Suzuki has unveiled the pictures and details of its all new Swift city car, which is expected to go on sale by the end of the year.

The new Swift has new platform, the car has increased in size overall. The wheelbase is now 50mm longer at 2380mm, and the car’s length has been increased by 90mm to 3850mm. The new Swift is also 5m wider and 10mm taller than before, with the front and rear tracks increased by 10mm and 5mm respectively.

According to Suzuki, the new Swift has a more lightweight and stiffened frame due to the use of extensive higher strength steel, which makes the body shell lighter and stiffer, while also helping improve impact safety for pedestrians as well as occupants.

A new 1.2-litre petrol engine with Dual VVT Variable intake and exhaust valve timing is available, which replaces the existing 1.3-litre unit. The new engine produces 94bhp and 118Nm of torque, while returning a fuel consumption figure of 5 litres per 100km.

With the latest Euro-5 emissions standards, there is also a 1.3-litre diesel that complies, and produces 75bhp, which will be made available for sale in 2011. Suzuki is also planning a replacement for the Swift Sport hot hatch model. The new Swift will be built at Suzuki’s plant in Esztergom, Hungary, and will go on sale by the end of the year.

Volkswagen has revealed an all new Exclusive trim level for their Passat CC four door coupe with extra premium features.

The features of the Volkswagen Passat CC Exclusive includes a two-tone leather finish for the interior and a Black Piano or Moonlight Blue pearl-effect paint finish for the body, with the latter being available only to the Exclusive trim level.

Interior, the two-tone “Cool Leather” is finished in Black Nappa and Nougat colours, with the stitching done in Nougat as well, and the inside door panels also finished in the same leather material.

Illuminated strips, ambient lighting and chrome touches provide the cabin with a lounge-like feel, while “Black Piano” lacquer trim completes the Passat CC Exclusive’s interior look, while Volkswagen is also offering unique 18-inch “Chicago” rims for the special edition trim level.