Suzuki Cultus - "Mk" Nomenclature

"Mk" Nomenclature

Mk nomenclature varies by region, emphasizing local marketing distinctions, restylings, and market adaptations

North America:
Mk1 – 85–88 (Boxy body) — Corresponds to First generation
Mk2 – 89–91 (Round body + Boxy dash) — Corresponds to Second generation
Mk3 – 92–94 (Round body + Round dash)— Corresponds to Second generation (first restyle)
Mk4 – 95–97 (Guppy mouth) — Corresponds to Third generation Metro/Firefly/Swift
Mk5 – 98-01 (Razor mouth) — Corresponds to Third generation Metro/Firefly/Swift (first restyle)

Europe:
Mk1 – '86 to '88 — Corresponds to First generation
Mk2 – '88 to '92 — Corresponds to Second generation
Mk3 – '92 to '96 — Corresponds to Second generation (first restyle)
Mk4 – '96 to '01 — Corresponds to Second generation (second restyle)
Mk5 – '01 to '02 — Corresponds to Second generation (third restyle)

Australia:
MK1 – SA310 / SA413 (1984–86). — Corresponds to First generation
MK2 – SF310 / SF413 / SF416 (1989–92) — Corresponds to Second generation
MK3 – SF310 / SF413 / SF416 (1993–99) — Corresponds to Second generation (first restyle)

MK1 Introduced March 1984, the SA Swift was front wheel drive, with a solid axle and drum brakes on the rear, with front disc brakes.

• Models: GA, GL, GC, GLS and GTI.

MK2 New rounder body shape with mechanicals similar to the SA model and the solid rear axle replaced by a trailing arm setup.

• Models: GA, GL, GTi 3-door hatchbacks; GL and GLX Sedans, with 4WD available between 1990–91.

MK3 Remodeled interior, revised front and rear bumper fascias. New rounded dashboard.

• Models: GA, (later replaced with the City Car), the Cino, GL and GLX Sedans, and the GTi