Suzuki Swift
ZC11SStock varies — page stays liveThe 1.3-liter variant of the second-generation global strategic Swift, known for its European-inspired handling, rigid platform, and clean styling.
Engine
M13A DOHC VVT
Displacement
1,328 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Suzuki Swift — representative 2nd gen (ZC) imageZC11S in stock now● 2 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the Swift
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
HT51SM13A DOHC VVT1,328 ccFF5MT / 4ATZC11SM13A DOHC VVT1,328 ccFF5MT / 4AT
ZC21SM15A DOHC VVT1,490 ccFF5MT / 4ATZC71SK12B DOHC1,242 ccFFCVTZC72SK12B Dualjet1,242 ccFFCVT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,695 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Weight
1,000 kg
Shipping volume
9.37 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
ZC11S-100001XXXXXXNov 2004 – Apr 2007Series 1 & 2
ZC11S-200001XXXXXXMay 2007 – Sep 2010Series 3 (Facelift)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZC11S was produced 2004–2010; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.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 ZC11S
What is the difference between ZC11S and ZD11S?
The ZC11S is front-wheel drive (FF), while the ZD11S is the four-wheel drive (4WD) equivalent.