Suzuki Cultus
| Suzuki Cultus | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Production | 1983–2003 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM M platform |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Suzuki Cultus Crescent (Japan) Suzuki Aerio Hatchback (United States and Canada) Suzuki Ignis (Europe) |
| First generation (SA) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Suzuki SA310/SA413 Suzuki Swift Suzuki Khyber Suzuki Forsa Holden Barina Chevrolet Sprint/Sprint Metro Pontiac Firefly (Canada) Isuzu Geminett (JDM) |
| Production | 1983–1988 |
| Assembly |
Kosai, Japan Bogotá, Colombia (GM Colmotores) Quito, Ecuador () Nairobi, Kenya Bekasi, Indonesia (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) Pekan, Malaysia (DRB-HICOM) Trentham, New Zealand (GMNZ) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 2,245 mm (88.4 in) 5-door: 2,345 mm (92.3 in) |
| Length | 3-door: 3,585 mm (141.1 in) Export: 3,670 mm (144.5 in) 5-door: 3,685 mm (145.1 in) Export: 3,770 mm (148.4 in) |
| Width | 1,530 mm (60.2 in) Export: 1,545 mm (60.8 in) |
| Height | 1,350 mm (53.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 620–750 kg (1,367–1,653 lb) |
| Second generation (SF) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Suzuki Cultus Esteem Suzuki Swift Geo Metro Pontiac Firefly Maruti Suzuki 1000/Esteem (India) Holden Barina Chevrolet Swift (Colombia, Ecuador) Suzuki Forsa II (Ecuador) Chevrolet Sprint (Canada) Subaru Justy (Europe) Suzuki Amenity (Indonesia; HB) Suzuki Esteem (Indonesia; Sedan) Changan Suzuki Lingyang (China) Suzuki Margalla (Pakistan) |
| Production | 1988–2003 1999–present (China) 2000–present (Pakistan) |
| Assembly |
Kosai, Japan Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Chongqing, China (Chang'an Suzuki) Bogotá, Colombia (GM Colmotores) Quito, Ecuador () Esztergom, Hungary Gurgaon, India Bekasi, Indonesia (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) Pekan, Malaysia (DRB-HICOM) Karachi, Pakistan, Valencia, Venezuela (GM Venezolana) |
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| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,265 mm (89.2 in) (3-door/conv.) 2,365 mm (93.1 in) (5-door/sedan) |
| Length | 3,745 mm (147 in) (3-door/conv.) 3,845 mm (151.4 in) (5-door) 4,095 mm (161.2 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,575 mm (62.0 in) (3/5-door) 1,590 mm (62.6 in) (sedan/conv.) |
| Height | 1,350 mm (53.1 in) (3-door) 1,380 mm (54 in) (5-door/sedan) 1,340 mm (52.8 in) (conv.) |
| Maruti 1000 | |
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2004–2007 Maruti Esteem
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maruti Suzuki |
| Also called | Maruti Esteem |
| Production | 1990–2007 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 970 cc F10A I4 1298 cc G13BA I4 1298 cc G13BB 16V EFi I4 1527 cc TUD5 diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,365 mm (93.1 in) |
| Length | 4,075 mm (160.4 in) 4,095 mm (161.2 in) (Esteem) |
| Width | 1,575 mm (62.0 in) |
The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki from 1983 to 2003. It was first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced to Japan in 1983 and ultimately sold in seven countries across three generations and marketed worldwide as the Suzuki Swift. An alliance formed in 1981 between GM and Suzuki (and Isuzu) allowed GM to market the Cultus as a captive import internationally under more than a dozen nameplates including the Geo Metro, Chevrolet Sprint, Pontiac Firefly and Holden Barina. It was also known as the M-car within GM.
Offered across its lifespan in four body-style variations with engines from the Suzuki G engine family, the second generation Cultus still remains in production in Pakistan. The Cultus family of vehicles has been marketed in Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe. While never formally marketed in New Zealand they were imported and sold on the secondary market.
The name "" is Latin meaning "care" or "adoration."
The first generation was a project begun by General Motors as the M-car. When they realized that the project was not going to be profitable enough, the entire unfinished design was sold to Suzuki in return for a five per cent stake in the company. Suzuki completed the design and development work and put the car on sale from October 1983 in the Japanese market, as the Cultus. This is also why the car's design was such a natural fit in the General Motors lineup, with a clear GM corporate look. The model was also exported worldwide by Suzuki and assembled by a number of General Motors franchises, often undergoing badge engineering. The first-generation Swifts all share the SA model code prefix and was Suzuki's first earnest entry into a class of car with larger dimensions and engines than of the kei class Suzuki Fronte. Three- and four-cylinder versions of the G engine family were available.
Early export models were sold simply by the model code, SA310, the name shortly thereafter changed to a variety of names depending on the market. In Japan the car was always known as the Cultus. The SA310 initially featured leaf sprung rear suspension and was originally marketed with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine. The SA310 had its European premier in southern Spain in late 1983. The original model was available as the base GA, the GL, and the more expensive GLX models. Only three-door versions were available for the first few years. The 1-liter turbo and a three-speed automatic transmission were introduced in Japan on the last day of May, 1984. The turbo's power was raised to 80 PS (59 kW), and it received 165/70 HR12 tyres. In August the 10 cm (3.9 in) longer five-door body was introduced, as was the 1.3-liter four-cylinder version (SA413).
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