1999 Suzuki Swift Named One of Top 12 Environmentally Conscious Cars
17 February 1999
1999 Suzuki Swift Named One of Top 12 Environmentally Conscious Cars
BREA, Calif.--(AutomotiveWire)--Feb. 17, 1999--American Council For an
Energy-Efficient Economy Identifies Swift Among the ''Best of 1999''
Greenest Vehicles
The 1999 Suzuki Swift was named one of the top 12 "greenest" vehicles in 1999 by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) today, for the second year in a row. In fact, for 1999, the Swift placed third for gasoline powered vehicles.
Providing comprehensive environmental ratings of all cars and light trucks on the market this year, ACEEE's 1999 edition of the Green Guide to Cars & Trucks assigns a Green Score to every 1999 vehicle make and model sold in the United States. It named the Swift as one of the top 12 environmentally conscious vehicles. Ratings are based on the vehicle's environmental impacts including exhaust emissions, fuel economy, air pollution, global warming and other relevant specifications.
The 1999 Suzuki Swift Three-Door Hatchback appeals to a wide range of buyers and offers exceptional value for its price. Starting at just under $9,500, the Swift fits nicely into many lifestyles and almost any budget while offering high quality and performance.
Consistently ranked among the most fuel efficient cars in America with some of the best EPA-estimated mileage ratings of any vehicle available, the Swift's fuel economy achieves 39 mpg city and 43 mpg highway (manual transmission).
The Automotive Division of American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC), Brea, was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC). ASMC markets automobiles in the United States through a network of 300 automotive dealerships in 49 states.
ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1920, SMC has 134 distributors in 175 countries.
