Suzuki Swift S Concept Shown At Australian International Motor Show

The headline act on Suzuki's stand at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year is now starring at this week's Australian International Motor Show: say hello to the Swift S-Concept.

Based on the current all-new Swift hatch, the Swift S Concept offers a glimpse at what we might see if Suzuki elects to bring a new Swift Sport to market - although that big rear wing might not make the production cut.

Power for the concept is provided by a 1.6 litre four-cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Output has not been revealed, although it is likely a version of the 92kW four-cylinder M16A engine used in the current Swift Sport.

The considerably less-lary Australian-delivered 2011 Swift draws power from a new 1.4 litre engine, delivering 70kW and 130Nm of torque.

On the styling front - which has largely been the focus for this concept - the S-Concept gets a new front bumper, side skirts, brake ducts behind the front wheels and a new rear bumper with brake ducts, a diffuser and a dual-exhaust setup.

The concept's external tweaks are rounded out with a big roof-mounted wing and 18-inch wheels in front of a performance braking package.

The theme continus inside with a more performance-styled steering wheel, Recaro sports seats and a contrasting black and yellow trim with yellow stitching.

Whether we'll see a new Swift Sport remains to be seen. Suzuki describes the S-Concept as a design study only, and has offered little in the way of what the concept holds for a future model.