Suzuki Swift

ZC72SStock varies — page stays live

The third-generation global Swift featured a stiffer, slightly larger layout. It used the refined K12B engine, which later featured Suzuki's Dualjet double-injection setup for stellar fuel efficiency.

Engine
K12B Dualjet
Displacement
1,242 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Suzuki Swift ZC72SSuzuki Swift — representative 3rd gen (ZC72S) image

Chassis variants of the Swift

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-100001XXXXXXSep 2010Jun 2013Pre-facelift
ZC72S-200001XXXXXXJul 2013Dec 2016Facelift (Dualjet Introduction)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZC72S was produced 2010–2016; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

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 Suzuki Dualjet technology on the ZC72S?
Dualjet features dual fuel injectors per cylinder, improving combustion efficiency and significantly increasing thermal efficiency.