For 2006, the Suzuki Swift+ drops the top-line SX trim designation it adopted in 2005, and returns to its original line-up of Swift+ and Swift+ S. All models now receive side airbags and advanced front airbags as standard equipment; the S model gets cruise control, heated mirrors, and power passenger mirror. The anti-lock brakes that were standard on the 2005 SX are not available in 2006. Five colours can be splashed on the exterior: Red, Silver, Black, Orange and Blue.
 
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Available in Canada only, the Swift+ is also found at General Motors, as the Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac Wave. Those two are also available as four-door sedans, but the Swift+ is strictly a five-door hatchback. All are built in Korea by GM-Daewoo Auto and Technology.
Both Swift+ models use a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can be optioned up to a four-speed automatic.
The base Swift+ includes power steering, tachometer, digital clock, tilt wheel, floor mats, CD player with four speakers, 60/40 folding rear seat, manual exterior mirrors, fixed intermittent wipers, rear wiper/washer, and rear defroster. Air conditioning can be added as an option.
The Swift+ S adds power windows, power locks with keyless entry, anti-theft alarm, air conditioning, CD/MP3 player with six speakers, cruise control, passenger side power mirror, heated mirrors, front and rear mud flaps, body-coloured mirrors and door handles, fog lamps, and rear spoiler.
Although it’s definitely an entry-level vehicle, the Swift+ generally feels like value for its price-tag: its 103 hp engine feels peppy when hauling around such a little package. It’s surprisingly quiet for an econo-box, thanks to extra sound-deadening material. Although U.S. government tests didn’t target the Canada-only Swift+, the 2005 Aveo received the highest five-star rating for both driver and front passenger for frontal crash performance.
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