One-off Suzuki Swift AllGripFX off-road version revealed

It is based on the standard all-wheel-drive Swift sold in Europe.

A Jimny like Swift? Well that’s exactly what it feels like. Suzuki has revealed a one-off Swift with rugged looks and taller suspension. This model has been created by Suzuki Netherlands, and will not see a commercial market launch.

Named the AllGrip FX – for "Fun" and "eXplorer", it is based on the standard all-wheel-drive Swift sold in Europe. It gets new, taller 195/55 profile "coarse" all-season tyres on. There 172 mm ground clearance, 32 mm more than the regular Swift Swift AllGrip.

Other features include black alloy wheels, black cladding for the wheel arches, a Thule roof rack, black Suzuki badging, a rubber rear bumper guard, AllGrip decals, and a Tralert front LED light bar.

On the interior, it gets leather upholstery with AllGrip embossing, rubber floor mats, and a Dometic cooler and storage box.

The Swift AllGrip FX is powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 12-volt mild hybrid tech.  It develops 81 BHP and 112 Nm torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox mated to an all-wheel drive system. The system activates a clutch pack that sends drive to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected upfront.

Source: The Drive Australia