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Decision summary
Suzuki New Swift vs Isuzu Next-generation mu-X: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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Specification
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Maximum Power
New Swift60 kW
Next-generation mu-X-
Maximum Torque
New Swift111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Next-generation mu-X-
Engine Size
New Swift1197 cc
Next-generation mu-X-
Combined Fuel Economy
New SwiftNot Officially Disclosed
Next-generation mu-X-
Ground Clearance
New Swift145 mm
Next-generation mu-X-
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Model Introduced Year
Not Officially Disclosed
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Generation
Not Officially Disclosed
Long-range Kenya forecast for a future mu-X lifecycle replacement in 2029-2030; Isuzu has not announced a Kenya model or generation specification.
Facelift History
Not Officially Disclosed
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Facelift Launched Since
Not Officially Disclosed
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Facelift Version Ending
Not Officially Disclosed
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Body Style
Compacts
SUV
Model Year
2026
2029
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Compact hatchback
Future seven-seat SUV watchlist
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger SUV
Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Length
3860 mm
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Width
1735 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Wheelbase
2450 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
130 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
265 l
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Kerb Weight
960 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1390 kg
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Payload Capacity
430 kg
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Towing Capacity
1000 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
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Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Engine
1.2-litre petrol engine
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Engine Code
Z12E
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1197 cc
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Cylinders
3
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel System
multipoint injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
60 kW
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Maximum Torque
111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
CVT
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Top Speed
165 km/h
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Gearbox
CVT
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Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
CVT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
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City Mileage
17.2 km/l
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Highway Mileage
23.3 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
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Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
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Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
37
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Airbags
6
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
ESP
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Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
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Child Safety Lock
Yes
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
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Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
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BA
Not Officially Disclosed
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Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Yes
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Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Side Airbags
Yes
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Stability Control
ESP
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TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
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Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Parking Sensors
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
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Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Seat Material
Fabric
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Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seat Trim
Fabric
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Climate Control
Manual
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Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
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Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
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Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
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Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
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Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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AC Type
Manual
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
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Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
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USB Ports
Yes
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Infotainment Screen
7
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Touchscreen
7
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
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Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
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Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
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Departure Angle
Not Applicable
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Wading Depth
Not Applicable
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Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Tyre Size
165/80R14
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
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Rear Brake Type
Drums
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Spare Wheel Type
Steel
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Wheel Rim Size
14
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Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Torsion bar
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Service Interval
Use derivative maintenance booklet
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Service Plan
Manufacturer maintenance packages; duration/mileage not universally published
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Ownership Role
Confirm Kenya warranty, service plan and registration costs with the authorised distributor.
Kenya warranty service plan and delivery terms not announced
Pricing Role
Hagalu planning estimate
Announced price not publicly listed
Spec
New Swift
Next-generation mu-X
Warranty
3 years / 100000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This New Swift and Next-generation mu-X comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Kenya. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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Fail closed
Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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