Suzuki Swift review
Suzuki’s stalwart supermini promises tech, style and an engaging drive. Does it deliver? In the current automotive landscape, the business case for bigger cars is easier to justify than that of smaller ones, which makes vehicles like the Suzuki Swift all the more unusual. The small car sector might seem alive and well in other countries, but in the UK all of the little Suzuki's conventional rivals have been consigned to the history books; there's no longer a Ford Fiesta, the Mazda 2 never saw production beyond 2025, and who remembers the Nissan Micra?It's not all bad news, though, because there are a few survivors like the Hyundai i10, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio and Skoda Fabia, alongside a few EV alternatives like the Hyundai Inster and Renault 5. It helps, then, that the Swift is a car that we would recommend to buyers in such a market. Read on to find out why...The Suzuki Swift range at a glanceAll Swifts come generously equipped as standard. Entry-level 'Motion' models get heated front seats, keyless entry, a rear view parking camera, 16in alloys, and a 9.0in infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Step up to 'Ultra' trim and you get automatic air conditioning, 16in alloys with a polished finish, rear-seat air vents and electrically-folding mirrors.Prices start from just over £19,000 and rise to just over £20,000 for top-spec models.There is only one engine available: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol with mild-hybrid assistance. It's only as powerful as the non-electrified unit in its predecessor, but it's faster to 62mph and Suzuki claims it’s around 7% more fuel efficient. Cars fitted with the standard five-speed manual gearbox get from 0-62mph in 12.5sec with a top speed of 103mph, while those fitted with the optional CVT gearbox are a little faster at 11.9sec to 62mph and 106mph at the top end.Suzuki’s Allgrip four-wheel drive system, like the one you will find on the Ignis, is available with the manual only. It adds 25mm to the ground clearance and overall height.Suspension is by MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. The brakes are ventilated discs at the front and drums at the rear.
Suzuki’s stalwart supermini promises tech, style and an engaging drive. Does it deliver?
In the current automotive landscape, the business case for bigger cars is easier to justify than that of smaller ones, which makes vehicles like the Suzuki Swift all the more unusual. The small car sector might seem alive and well in other countries, but in the UK all of the little Suzuki's conventional rivals have been consigned to the history books; there's no longer a Ford Fiesta, the Mazda 2 never saw production beyond 2025, and who remembers the Nissan Micra?It's not all bad news, though, because there are a few survivors like the Hyundai i10, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio and Skoda Fabia, alongside a few EV alternatives like the Hyundai Inster and Renault 5. It helps, then, that the Swift is a car that we would recommend to buyers in such a market. Read on to find out why...The Suzuki Swift range at a glanceAll Swifts come generously equipped as standard. Entry-level 'Motion' models get heated front seats, keyless entry, a rear view parking camera, 16in alloys, and a 9.0in infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Step up to 'Ultra' trim and you get automatic air conditioning, 16in alloys with a polished finish, rear-seat air vents and electrically-folding mirrors.Prices start from just over £19,000 and rise to just over £20,000 for top-spec models.There is only one engine available: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol with mild-hybrid assistance. It's only as powerful as the non-electrified unit in its predecessor, but it's faster to 62mph and Suzuki claims it’s around 7% more fuel efficient. Cars fitted with the standard five-speed manual gearbox get from 0-62mph in 12.5sec with a top speed of 103mph, while those fitted with the optional CVT gearbox are a little faster at 11.9sec to 62mph and 106mph at the top end.Suzuki’s Allgrip four-wheel drive system, like the one you will find on the Ignis, is available with the manual only. It adds 25mm to the ground clearance and overall height.Suspension is by MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. The brakes are ventilated discs at the front and drums at the rear. 
