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A Suzuki’s compact car “Swift” was awarded a Special Achievement Awards “Most
Fun” in the Car of the Year Japan 2005-2006 (run and sponsored by the COTY Executive
Committee) in the final ballot on 8th-9th November 2005.
Suzuki “Swift” was developed with a concept of a Bold Style & Dynamic
Drive.It pursued high levels of Styling and Dynamic Performance through the
repeated tests in Japan and Europe, and is found to be a globally attractive
model.
The “Swift”, produced since November 2004 in Japan, Hungary, India, and China
accordingly has been produced accumulated around 168,000 units until October
2005, and has been well-accepted worldwide.
Furthermore, as a flagship of “Swift”, “Swift Sport” with higher grade of dynamics
was launched in Japanese market in September 2005.The “Swift Sport”, developed
with a concept of Real Sports Compact achieved a combination of sporty design
and the dynamic performance, adopting newly developed 1.6L Petrol engine and
specially tuned suspension system.It also meets the demand for Fun to Drive of
various customers.
| Outline of Car of the Year Japan 2005-2006 |
| Candidates: |
All the passenger cars released or launched in Japan during 1st November 2004 through 31st September 2005 |
| Prizes: |
Car of the Year Japan/Import Car of the Year/Special Achievement
Awards(“Most Fun”, “Best Value”, “Most Advanced Technology”) |
| COTY Jurors: |
60 jurors |
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