San-El purchased a company car in May 2021.
What kind of carSuzuki Swift Sport!
Since I joined the company, I haven't had a chance to ride a company car, but this time I finally got the chance!
In this article, I will introduce what kind of car the Swift Sport is in the first place.
How the company car became the Swift Sport in the first place
purchased by usswift sportis an MT (manual car), not an AT (automatic car).
Moreover, the body color is strange yellow!
I think it's a choice that you don't hear much about as a company car.
When I asked Mr. Minami, the vice president of the company, how he became Swift Sports...
There are many married people in San-El, and he thinks that there are few opportunities to drive a sports car in private, so he wanted to be able to drive in the company.
By the way, when the company car was decided, everyone seemed to be quite surprised,"If I lightly agreed that a manual would be fine, it really turned out to be a manual car!"erupted in the office.
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener)Sanel's company car decided based on employee opinions!
What kind of car is Swift Sport?
Introduction of company car Swift Sport
- Sunel's company car is a yellow sports car.
- The interior is, of course, a sports model!
Sanel's company car is a yellow sports car!
This is the Swift Sport that became Sanel's company car!
The body color is a strange yellow, and the contrast with the tires makes it even cooler.
The size is about the same as a light car and compactbut,A design that combines the sharpness of a sports carIt is.
The photos used this time were taken in the parking lot of Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima on a sunny autumn day in October.
The color of the body stands out even against the clear sky, and it's cool! One word. You can easily find it anywhere.
What is Swift Sport?Simply put, it is a car model derived from Suzuki's Swift.It is.
In addition to driving performance, the body, mechanism, parts, etc. have a real feeling,It is gaining popularity among car lovers as an "adult sporty car"Yes.
It's a smart key, so it's very easy to unlock, lock, and start the engine just by approaching the car without taking out the key.
Well, the interior of such a cool Swift Sport should be even better!
Next, I will introduce the interior.
The interior is, of course, a sports model!
Here is the driver's seat!
The first impression of the interior is chic and cool! was.
The place where decoration using red is given everywhere,It strongly expresses the high performance of a sports car,I have an impact. It's so stylish that you can't believe it's a company car.
Of course the steering wheel is also a sports model!
The Swift Sport has a sports car-like design, especially in the handle.
Firmly gripped and feels like it will stick to your handIt was.
Unlike the normal type,The Swift Sport uses a more slippery materialIt seems that.
The driver's seat also has a different point from the normal Swift.
suzuki swiftIn addition to running function,We are also focusing on the driver's seat, and the standard Swift seat has a reputation for being highly complete.There are
However, the Swift Sport pursues even more, and the driver's seat is designed to support the entire body.Adopted a shape (bucket type seat) that wraps around the body, which is essential for sports carsThe company has been
Also, I had the impression that sports cars didn't have much storage,Plenty of storage around the seatswas doing.
There are drink holders not only in the driver's seat and passenger seat, but also in the back seat, so you don't have to worry about where to put your drinks.
However, the trunk has a small storage space, so it seems difficult to move with large luggage. I think it would be better to reduce the number of people riding and load it in the back seat.
For the difference between Swift and Swift Sport,this siteis written in detail.
I also read it to write this article, but it was explained in an easy-to-understand manner.
This time, the company car is a manual car, but I was wondering if the employees had a manual license, so I took a questionnaire.
Employee Opinions About Company Cars
Click here for the survey results!
Regarding the license acquisition rate, about 80% of people have a license, and 70% of them have a license without automatic transmission restrictions.
A considerable number of employees had a license to drive a manual transmission vehicle, but only 20% of them usually drove a transmission vehicle.
After all, there are many people who ride automatic cars on a daily basis.
Next, when I asked people who actually rode company cars about their future proposals and requests...
Future suggestions and requests
- I want ETC
- It would be better if there was a drive recorder
- I want tepra on the fuel lever and other places where I can see it when refueling so that I can tell it's high octane
And so on!
In the future, I would like to make improvements so that the company car is more comfortable for employees to ride in as much as possible based on their opinions.
How does the Swift Sport ride?
I introduced the interior and exterior of the Swift Sport earlier, but the important thing is the ride comfort! There must be some people who are worried about it!
Before getting on board, we asked employees who had already driven a company car what they thought of it.
We asked employees who used company cars about their impressions
- Impressions of the driver
- First manual car! My impressions of the ride
When I interviewed, in addition to the running function,Although it is a manual car, there are many opinions that it is easy to operatewas impressive. Even those who haven't ridden a manual car for a long time can ride with confidence.
There was another voice
- "Even though it only has a little less than 140 horsepower, it's light enough to give me the impression that it's surprisingly powerful. Also, the suspension was harder than I imagined."
- "It's a manual car, so there's a lot to do, and it's safe because you don't mess with your phone even when the car is stopped!"
- "I'm busy waiting for a traffic light and preparing to send a message, and I'm not used to driving a manual car, so I feel relaxed."
- ``It feels like a robot cockpit when you move it around.
Of course you can enjoy it while driving, but a manual car may be effective for concentrating on driving!
Now, I will finally tell you my impressions of actually riding the Swift Sport.
First manual car! My impressions of the ride
I was not allowed to drive a manual car with an automatic limited license, so I was asked to ride in the front passenger seat and the back seat.
First of all, the comfort of the seat,It was not too soft and just right, so I was able to spend comfortably while driving!
Actually, it was my first time to ride a manual car, so I was nervous, but I was impressed when I tried it! It was fun even though I wasn't driving.
I usually drive an automatic light car,The speed and smoothness of running were completely different!
The timing when the speed rises is like an attraction!
Combined with the sound of the engine when running at a fast speed, it feels like you are participating in a car race. Even though the windows weren't open, it felt like the wind was blowing on me.
It was a move from Matsusaka City to Shima City,I was able to spend a long time comfortably.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
When driving normally, there was no big difference from an automatic car. There were times when my body shook a little, but I don't think I would get drunk.
[Summary] Enjoy traveling during work with Swift Sports!
How did you like San-El's slightly unusual company car?
Not only looksSwift sports that you can enjoy while driving with driving functions and operations.
Thanks to this company car, I felt that I would be able to enjoy traveling on my way to work.
I think it's Sanel-like to choose a car model that is different from a normal commercial car.. When I see this car, I think there will be more people thinking "Oh, it might be Sanel!"
If you are interested in sports cars, please take a ride!
[Bonus] Specs of Swift Sport
For those who are interested, I will also list the detailed specifications of the Swift Sport.
| Body size (length x width x height) | 3,890mm×1,735mm×1,500mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450mm |
| Maximum passenger capacity | Five people |
| vehicle weight | 970kg |
| fuel consumption | WLTC mode: 17.6km/L |
| engine type | Water-cooled 4-cycle in-line 4-cylinder direct injection turbo |
| Maximum output | 103kW(140PS)/5,500rpm |
| Maximum torque | 230N・m(23.4kg・m)/2,500-3,500rpm |
| Drive system | 2WD (front two-wheel drive) |
| transmission | 6 MT |
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