by Ed Davies
Joining the Bolero and Kon-tiki ranges in the Swift lineup, the Rio is set to be rolled out next year with a new black look
The Rio’s new look will see it sport a glossy metallic cab and new graphics tied into the white body shell.
All 2017 models also come with access to Connect Direct, Swift’s online customer service portal.
Powering all three ranges is the new, more environmentally friendly, Euro 6 engine.
All Rio models and the smaller Bolero models come with a 2.3 litre 130bhp engine with 6-speed gearbox, whilst larger Bolero’s and Kon-tiki’s come with a 2.3 litre 150bhp engine with 6-speed gearbox as standard.
All ranges have the option of the Fiat Comfort-Matic automatic gearbox and a power upgrade on selected models.
Inside each range receives soft furnishing upgrades with the Rio sporting a new ‘Cordone’ scheme.
This features an expresso textured fabric to the seat edges with a pebble coloured ‘SwiftShield’ infill.
‘SwiftShield’ is a soft suede like fabric that has been cleverly treated during manufacturing to resist stains, it simply cleans using water and a damp cloth.
The fabric panels surrounding the windows are in an etched honeycomb platinum design and there are faux fur cushions.
The Bolero has an updated scheme called ‘Ritz’ which retains the sumptuous feel and colour ways introduced last year with a simple change to one of the seating fabrics.
The main oyster and mahogany seating fabrics are now both ‘SwiftShield’ and the crushed velvet platinum band is retained in the backrest which ties in with the etched honeycomb platinum curtains.
The shaped foam bedding allows a more intricate fabric combination with the three fabrics combining to give a luxury feel along with the faux fur effect scatter cushions.
