28 - Friday, May 26, 1989 - North Shore News 1989 SUZUKI PASSENGER CAR Swift combines economy HAVING BUILT a reputation for designing small cars combining economy and flair, Suzuki chose to stick with the winning formula for its 1989 passenger car series known as Swift. Though one of the most fuel ef- ficient vehicles available in Canada, Swift is anything but a plain vanilla econo-box. Dramatic styling and a thoroughly modern, special alumi- num-alloy four cylinder engine set this sub-compact apart from the competition. In addition, a com- parison between last year’s top- of-the-line Forsa Turbo and this year’s base Swift is dramatic. Swift’s standard powerplant this year is a four cylinder 1.3 litre single overhead camshaft engine pumping ovt 70 horsepower, which is identical to last year’s high per- formance three cylinder Forsa Turbo. Curb weight for the larger, more highly styled ’89 Swift is ac- tually the same as last year’s five- door Forsa, weighing in at 755 kg (1,654 Ibs.). The GTi version with £00 horse- power on tap is far quicker than either, traveiling from 0-62 mph in little more than eight seconds. Even with the more power four cylinder engine, the base Swift delivers an impressive 6.2 litres/ 100 km of fuel economy in the ci- ty, and 4.8 litres/100 kim on the highway. Transmissivn choices in- clude a five-speeci manual or three-speed automatic. Power assisted, front-wheel disc and rear drum brakes make for sure stop- ping. Styling for the front-drive Swift features a sloping hood that tapers oon 7 ls FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS 44 YEARS HONDA EXPERIENCE to a pair of low-profile, flush- mounted headlight and sidelight clusters mounted over an in- tegrated bumper and front air dam. This creates one of the smoothest, most aerodynamic looking front ends on the market. Suspension includes MacPher- son struts in front and an in- dependently sprung rear with coil springs. Steering is precise rack and pinion. Tires are low profile P155/70R13’s. Overall length of the Swift is 3,710 mm (145.8 ia.), up slightly from the Forsa’s 3,670 mm (144.5 in.). Width, at 1,575 mm (61.9 in.), has also been increased by 45 mum, although height remains iden- tical at 1,350 mm (53.1 in.). Suzuki haven’t forgotten the in- terior styling either, fitting an ultra-modern backlit instrument panel and controls that were designed on ergonomic principles to make sure driver and car com- bine in an easy, and comfortable telationship. Controls for the side view mirrors and light controls are all mounted readily to hand. - Included in the interior package are a centre console that features four handy storage compariments, slide-out beverage carrier, and a fold-down rear seat that expands the generous cargo area. Suzuki expects the Swift with its contemporary styling, high per- formance, and economical price to appeal to younger buyers of both sexes. Swift is available in both three- and five-door models. 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