Suzuki to revisit iconic model

The concept car was debuted in Geneva earlier this year, and Melbourne will be just the second outing for a design study of what a sports version of the newly released Swift could look like.

As with any Suzuki hot hatch, enthusiasts across the land will naturally cast their minds back to the iconic Suzuki Swift GTi from the 1990s. The recent Swift Sport also received much critical acclaim, ensuring that any new hot Swift model will be met with considerable anticipation.

The Swift S Concept is the embodiment of a premium, light sports car with no compromise on performance. Sitting lower and wider than its standard sibling, the aggressive look is enhanced by dynamic front and rear bumpers, 18-inch wheels and a rally-inspired rear spoiler.

The interior features black and yellow leather Recaro sports bucket seats, a specially-designed carbon-fibre centre console, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, alloy sports pedals and premium chrome highlights on the instrument cluster.

Australian International Motor Show event director Russ Tyrie said the Suzuki concept was likely to be well-received in Melbourne.

"Everyone loves going to motor shows to see the supercars and the latest technology," said Mr Tyrie.

"However, hot hatches are often a person’s first taste of a performance car – perhaps their first step on the path to a supercar later in life. Certainly, many people will have fond memories of their younger years at the wheel of cars like the original Suzuki Swift GTi – they have a joyous and youthful spirit to them. Cars like the Swift S Concept will always be popular with showgoers – especially given this little Suzuki genuinely looks like a rally car for the road."

The Australian International Motor Show opens at 6pm on Friday 1 July and runs through until Sunday 10 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Keep up to date at www.motorshow.com.au or via Twitter at #themotorshow.