Suzuki Swift
ZC72SStock varies — page stays liveThe ZC72S represents the third-generation global Swift (FF configuration). It featured a longer wheelbase, improved safety features, and a lighter structure. Later models introduced Suzuki's innovative 'Dualjet' dual-injector technology for superior fuel efficiency.
Engine
K12B 1.2L DOHC Dualjet
Displacement
1,242 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Suzuki Swift — representative 3rd Gen (Global 2nd Gen) imageChassis variants of the Swift
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
HT51SM13A 1.3L DOHC VVT1,328 ccFF5MT / 4ATZC71SK12B 1.2L DOHC VVT1,242 ccFFCVTZC72SK12B 1.2L DOHC Dualjet1,242 ccFFCVT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,850 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,510 mm
Weight
970 kg
Shipping volume
9.85 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
ZC72S-1XXXXXXSep 2010 – Jun 2013Pre-facelift
ZC72S-2XXXXXXJul 2013 – Dec 2016Facelift / Dualjet Update
Import eligibility by country (2010–2016)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the ZC72S
What is the difference between ZC72S and ZD72S?
The ZC72S is the front-wheel-drive (FF) layout, whereas the ZD72S is the four-wheel-drive (4WD) JDM model.
What is Dualjet technology on the late ZC72S models?
Dualjet technology utilizes dual fuel injectors per cylinder along with a redesigned combustion chamber, increasing thermal efficiency and fuel economy.