Although the style of the current car has been largely retained, the new one is slightly longer, wider, and higher.
A completely new 1.2 petrol engine has emissions of 116g/km, down from 140g/km in the current car and putting it into the Band A category for taxation purposes.
Two grades will be sold at launch, GL and GLX. All cars sold here will have ESP and seven airbags as standard.
A 1.3 diesel will be available later in 2011.
Suzuki Ireland is planning to sell 500 units in 2011.