2023 Suzuki Swace gains power and tech upgrades that mirror its Toyota Corolla Twin

The truck benefits from a more powerful hybrid powertrain, new LEDs and more technology inside the cabin.

by thanos potatoes

February 2, 2023 at 4:31 p.m.

by thanos potatoes

The Suzuki Swace is nothing more than a rebadged Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with a redesigned bumper, so it’s no surprise that the model gets an update following its twin brother’s recent facelift. The truck benefits from a more powerful hybrid powertrain, new LEDs and more technology inside the cabin.

Starting with the most important change, the self-charging 1.8-litre hybrid system now produces 138 hp (104 kW / 140 PS), which is an increase of 18 hp (13 kW / 18 PS) compared to its predecessor that was introduced in 2020. Power is transmitted to the front axle via an eCVT gearbox. Thanks to the power increase, the model can now accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 9.4 seconds, while the top speed remains at 180 km/h (112 mph).

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The exterior of the Suzuki Swace remains instantly recognizable as the changes are barely noticeable. In fact, they’re so small that it looks like Suzuki didn’t bother to take new press photos, but rather retouched the existing ones. A side-by-side comparison reveals redesigned LED graphics for the headlamps and new chrome pieces on the lower portion of the rear bumper.

Inside, the Swace gets a new digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch screen and cleaner graphics, plus an updated 8-inch touchscreen for infotainment. The latter loses the physical buttons with the shortcuts on the sides but retains the volume knob. Notably, the Suzuki isn’t available with the larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.5-inch infotainment system found on top-spec versions of the Toyota Corolla. However, most buyers will be more interested in the 596 liters (21 cu ft) of cargo space, which can be expanded to 1,606 liters (56.7 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down.

The Swace is available in two versions. The base-spec model comes standard with the aforementioned digital cockpit, heated seats, automatic climate control, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, and a generous ADAS package. The high-spec trim adds bi-LED headlamps, a wireless charging pad, ambient lighting and more sophisticated ADAS, including all-speed dynamic radar cruise control and a blind-spot monitoring system that has been updated with the addition of Safe Exit Assist.

The 2023 Suzuki Swace is available now in the Netherlands, priced at €35,795 ($39,378) for the entry-level Select and €37,795 ($41,578) for the higher-spec Style. As reported by Autoweek, this is €3,500 (3,800 USD) more expensive than before. For comparison, the Toyota Corolla Sports Tourer starts at €32,495 ($35,746) in the same market, though the base-spec model comes with slightly less kit than the Suzuki.

Suzuki has yet to update its official websites with the refreshed Swace in other markets, including Germany, France and the UK, but we’re guessing that will happen soon.