Vital Statistics: 1999 Suzuki Swift
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 1999 Swift is manufactured in CANADA for Suzuki. It is Suzuki's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $9,099 USD in 1999.
Swift Dimensions
The 1999 Swift has standard length of 149.40 inches and a width of 62.60 inches. The Swift rides 54.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.30 inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Swift a radius of 31.20 inches. It uses 155/80R13 tires with a wheelbase of 93.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Swift comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 3-Speed Automatic transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 1895 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Swift's generous 1.3L L4 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 30 - 39 miles/gallon city driving with a 10.30 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Swift retails for $9,099 USD with a invoice price of $8,553 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Rear Window Defogger. Leading optional equipment includes Air Conditioning, AM/FM Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Mercury Silver, Polar White, Sapphire Blue, Victory Red with interior choices of Gray Cloth. The Swift seats 4 people with 42.50 inches front leg room.
Suzuki Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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