Suzuki Swift hybrid plug in could be a 2013 entrant

A report on Nikkei (Japanese newspaper) highlights Suzuki’s intent on taking their hybrid powertrain tech forward, and that points to the possibility of a Swift hybrid production coming into being in 2013.

According to KHABAR KHODRO, The company had showcased a hybrid version of the previous gen Swift at the 2009 Tokyo auto exhibition, which fueled talk about a production variant possibility.

There is no certainly about whether or not VW plays a part in the hybrid hatchback’ development that’s too be a Japanese market entrant in two years. The Suzuki Swift hybrid would be fitted with the lithium-ion battery set, an effective and costlier option, and can be recharged with a household socket. Though there’s no displacement report on the small petrol engine that comes fitted with the Suzuki Swift hybrid, a charged battery would travel to around 30 kms.

The original hybrid showcased previously ran on a 658cc gasoline engine to power the front drive electric motor and can produce 74hp at the front axle. Weight reduction came in the form of light weight seats similar to your office chair. Cost expectancy for the Suzuki Swift hybrid stands at 500 thousand yen for the petrol model and export plans will come into effect in later years.