The Lower, Louder Swift Sport Katana Makes Us Sad We’re Not Dutch

With coilovers, a new exhaust and a strut brace over and above the standard Swift Sport spec, we’re gutted that the Katana is limited to just 30 units – all for the Netherlands
The Lower, Louder Swift Sport Katana Makes Us Sad We’re Not Dutch

Suzuki has announced a limited run of just 30 special ‘Katana’ versions of its big-fun Swift Sport. With a lowering kit, a louder exhaust and a strut brace for tighter handling, it’s one we’d really love to get our teeth into. Except we can’t.

The Swift Sport Katana has been built for the Netherlands only, which is strange as it’s one of the EU’s few member states that is already travelling full speed towards electric cars. For our Dutch users, though, here’s what you can enjoy if you’re quick.

The Lower, Louder Swift Sport Katana Makes Us Sad We’re Not Dutch

It sits on adjustable HKS Hipermax Max IV GT coilovers, lowering the ride height by an unspecified default amount that’s nonetheless likely to be in the region of 30-50mm. Body roll and braking pitch will be reduced, with better grip on smooth surfaces the result.

Tightening the handling even further is a strut brace from Cusco, countering the extra stress on the suspension top mounts brought about by the stiffer springs and resulting sharper bump forces. Lightweight OZ Racing alloy wheels are offered in 17- and 18-inch styles that complement the aftermarket look of the thin-thick-thin offset triple stripe on the bonnet.

The Lower, Louder Swift Sport Katana Makes Us Sad We’re Not Dutch

Finally, Remus provides a cat-back sports exhaust system with twin 115mm ‘black chrome’ exhaust tips. It should be a fruity upgrade from standard without risking the wrath of the Royal Gendarmerie.

All that’s left at the ordering stage is to pick your colour: silver grey and black metallic are available, each with contrasting graphics.

The Lower, Louder Swift Sport Katana Makes Us Sad We’re Not Dutch

The engine is unchanged, making 138bhp from 1.4 turbocharged litres with 170lb ft through the midrange. A six-speed manual remains, thankfully, as it does on the Suzuki Katana motorbike from which the car derives its name. The bike features a 999cc inline-four with 145bhp and retro good looks.

Comments

Lauge

I really want one :O

05/08/2019 - 11:00 |
2 | 0
Martin Burns

Why does the bike have more power??

Why the Netherlands of all places? A country with the population of the city of Istanbul..

05/08/2019 - 11:26 |
58 | 0

thats why its just 30 units.

also the bike is more hardcore, so it can bore out more power due to more racy components while the swfit is more modest

05/08/2019 - 11:30 |
24 | 0

Suzukis are fairly popular here

05/08/2019 - 12:55 |
12 | 0
Matthew Henderson

Woohoo!!!

05/08/2019 - 12:55 |
0 | 0
Anonymous

Just import one from the Dutch

05/08/2019 - 13:34 |
0 | 0
CannedRex24

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

But its LHD

05/08/2019 - 16:32 |
0 | 0
TurboToddler (Straight-five)

What’s so special about us? :p

05/08/2019 - 14:42 |
0 | 0
5:19.55

Those mods would have been done on the regular car anyway. Why bother being sad over an attempt at creating a rare piece of car in a flat country.

05/08/2019 - 15:51 |
0 | 0
Basith Penna-Hakkim

I don’t know why but I love the Swift Sport so much

05/08/2019 - 19:07 |
0 | 0
Basith Penna-Hakkim

The Swift Sport and the Katana motorbike is a perfect Suzuki pair

05/08/2019 - 19:07 |
0 | 0
Dutchdirtbiker

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 i want one

05/08/2019 - 19:29 |
0 | 0
gir5432

Honestly i know this place isnt as poppin as it used to be; but i do love coming on and reading some news, even if its about the death of our beloved petrol engines

05/08/2019 - 23:14 |
0 | 0

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