2022 Suzuki line-up to feature new Jimny Long and Swift Sport

Suzuki's model line-up is set for a minor shake-up throughout 2022, with both the Jimny and Swift expected to gain new variants.

According to Japanese publication Best Car, the two Suzuki models will gain an extra variant each, with the five-door Jimny Long expected to finally break cover while the Swift's range-topping Sport will gain hybrid power.

The idea of the Jimny Long isn't new, as it has been rumoured for just over half a year, but it seems the possibility of one hitting the showrooms is gaining traction as more details emerge about the popular model's larger sibling.

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The report states the Jimny Long could be up to 3850 millimetres in length, a 370mm increase over the existing three-door body, while the wheelbase could grow from 2250mm to 2550mm, providing a bit more space for those in the cramped back seats.

It's unclear as to whether the Jimny's 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine would be retained to power the longer and heavier body – although earlier reports suggested a turbo or even hybrid powertrain could find its way into the Jimny Long, mated to a choice of the existing four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions.

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For the Swift, Suzuki's popular city car could be up for a power increase in its flagship Sport variant, as the nippy five-door hatchback is set to gain a mild-hybrid motor in conjunction with its 1.4-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

The 48-volt mild-hybrid system could increase the Swift Sport's fuel efficiency – which is currently rated at 6.1L/100km on a combined cycle – as well as boosting its power and torque outputs, standing at 103kW and 230Nm respectively in its current guise.

It's understood the six-speed automatic and manual gearboxes will remain, but it's not out of the question for Suzuki to potentially introduce a continuously variable transmission for the Sport – as currently found in the 1.2-litre, naturally-aspirated variants.