Around the Web : First Spy shots of facelift for the second generation Suzuki Swift sedan in China

The very first spy shots of the facelifted second generation Suzuki Swift sedan (Suzuki Esteem) testing in China, it will debut on the April 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The second generation Swift sedan, known locally as the Suzuki Lingyang (Antelope), is still in production in China at the Changan-Suzuki joint venture.

Recent spy shots from carnewschina suggest that Suzuki is developing a local model to succeed the aging sedan, and its not going to be the Dzire’s job

Lingyang is one of the cheapest sedans on the China car market. According to reports, the M16A 1.6-liter VVT engine (which powers the SX4) will be used in the Lingyang successor. Power and torque outputs are expected at 107 hp and 144 Nm, with transmission options being reserved to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic unit.

Chinese media speculate Changan Suzuki to unveil the car at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, which commences for the media on 20th of April, 2014.