The second generation Swift debuted at the Paris Motor Show in September 2004.

The design of the new Swift was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch.

Second generation
3-door (pre-facelift)
Overview
Production	2004–2010 2005–2011 (India) 2005–present (China) 2007–2012 (Indonesia) 2010–present (Pakistan)
Assembly	China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki) Egypt: Cairo (AAV) Hungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki) India: Manesar (Maruti Suzuki) Indonesia: Bekasi (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) Japan: Sagara, Shizuoka Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM) Pakistan: Karachi (Pak Suzuki)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door notchback sedan (Dzire)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Suzuki Splash Opel/Vauxhall Agila
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 (petrol) 1.3 L M13A I4 (petrol) 1.5 L M15A I4 (petrol) 1.6 L M16A I4 (petrol) 1.3 L DDiS I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,390 mm (94.1 in)
Length	3,695 mm (145.5 in) (Swift) 3,765 mm (148.2 in) (Swift Sport)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight	1,030–1,050 kg (2,271–2,315 lb)

ZA11S, ZC71S, ZC11S, ZD11S, ZC21S, ZD21S, ZC31S

This generation of the Swift marked a significant departure with the previous Cultus-based models, with Suzuki redesigning the vehicle as less of a "low price alternative" subcompact and more of a "sporty" subcompact. The Swift's design and driving characteristics focused on the European market with its chassis refined through a road-testing program across Europe.

The second generation Swift has received a four stars out of five rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. It also was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.

Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast sales in most markets. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many European markets the model has been a runaway success.

The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, rated at 92 metric horsepower (68 kW; 91 hp) and 102 metric horsepower (75 kW; 101 hp), respectively. It was produced in Hungary, India, Japan, Pakistan and by Chang'an Motors in China. In China and Japan, only the five-door body is available, and four-wheel drive is an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines. A 1.2-litre engine fitted with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) was offered in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was launched in three- or five-door hatchback forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and a 1.3-litre DDiS engine supplied by Fiat. The 1.3 petrol is also available with an automated manual transmission or with four-wheel drive. Both the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol models are available with four-wheel drive, and hold the chassis numbers, ZD11S and ZD21S.

Swift Sport (2005-2012) (ZC31S)

In October 2005, Suzuki launched the Sport version of the new Swift in Japan named Swift RS, and in September 2006 the model was introduced in most European markets. Named "Swift Sport", it is powered by an enhanced M16A unit, a high-revving 1.6-litre, naturally aspirated DOHC VVT four-cylinder engine with an 11.1:1 compression ratio, high lift cams, forged pistons, and strengthened valve springs. The 1.6-liter engine produces 125 metric horsepower (92 kW; 123 hp) and 148 newton metres (109 lb⋅ft) torque. At 3,765 mm (148.2 in), the car is 70 mm (2.8 in) longer than the standard Swift. The Swift Sport features sportier bumpers and spoilers, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust pipes, red sport seats (with Recaro seats optional) and four-wheel disc brakes on 16-inch wheels. The European Swift Sport features five-speed manual transmission, the three-door body variant, 17-inch wheels (16-inch also available) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in India in May 2005 with a 1.3-litre petrol engine. Later, in early 2007, Maruti introduced the Swift with a Fiat-sourced 1.3 L DDiS engine. In 2010, due to the new BS IV emission norms, Maruti replaced the 1.3 L petrol engine with a 1.2 L K-series engine.

DZire

The first generation Maruti Suzuki DZire is the sedan version of the second generation Suzuki Swift

Swift Range Extender

The Suzuki Swift Plug-in hybrid concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The Swift Plug-in concept has an all-electric range of about 30 km (19 mi) drawing on a lithium-ion battery pack. When the battery is running low a small 0.66 L engine kicks in to power a generator that charges the battery.

In May 2010, Suzuki announced a demonstration program with 60 Swift Plug-in hybrids in Japan scheduled to start by late 2010. Initially sales of the Suzuki Swift plug-in hybrid electric vehicle were scheduled to begin by 2013.

The plug-in car is powered by a 55 kW (74 hp) and 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Average fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 km/L on the JC08 cycle (88.4 mpg US, or 2.7 L/100 km). Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5 hours @ 100 V and 1 h at 200 V.

In March 2014, Maruti Suzuki announced that it will provide several copies of the production version, renamed "Swift Range Extender" as part of a pilot project to be conducted in partnership with the Indian government during 2014 to 2015. According to Maruti's tests, the Swift Range Extender delivers a combined fuel efficiency of up to 48.2 km/L (136 mpg_‑imp; 113 mpg_‑US), with an all-electric range of 25.5 km (15.8 mi). The battery takes nearly 90 minutes to get fully charged. Maruti is awaiting for the implementation of the India's National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020, which will define the government's purchase incentives for plug-in electric cars.