Suzuki’s engines and engineering seem to frequently go under the radar .. their engines are reputed to be fantastic. Probably from their motor bike development. If Toyota use their engines - they can’t be bad !
Mechanically Suzuki are right up there with the best in terms of reliability. I got my dad an sx4 6 years ago and he hasnt had any trouble at all with it. Yeah they are cheap inside and you are spot on about the seats, they are dreadful, but they are good value and tend to look well. This certainly looks really good. Great value.
I bought to his exact same car brand new two weeks ago, it's a really good set of wheels. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant for long journeys and the car is a real character 😊 65mpg so far although I'm taking it easy running in the engine. I have had plenty of Suzuki motorcycles, my wife had a SX4 car for 5 years and we have never had anything wrong at all... Bullet proof!
I've got one ..the motorway can be noisy above 70mph TBF..but show it some b & twisty a roads ..and it's got a really sweet set up for fun .plus it's reliable af.
Windy windows!! Nobby I'm sold. Brings me back to my youth 😀 Less than a tonne? That makes a remarkable change these days and explains much of the economy with the go juice. And it's a hybrid too? With screens, aircon, radar cruise control and all that stuff? The Alpine A110 guys weighed every bolt and bit of trim to get it to an actual 1100kgs and Suzuki do it without breaking a sweat? Fair play. Drum brakes? 😲Ah here.. Mind you the screen on the dash is a little bit too modish for me, though in fairness I drive in the 90's on a daily basis and even that has leccy windows and disk brakes all round.
As you say would make a fantastic starter car, proving the insurance for it isn't too high. Amazed by how much detail you're actually able to cram in in 7 minutes!
Suzuki's are probably one of the best engineered vehicles on the market. Great value for money and cheap to fix. Other car brands over price their vehicles and it's a joke tbh.
The Swifts price is very similar to a spec'd up Sandero and the Swift is arguably a better long-term choice as Suzuki ranks among the top car manufacturers for reliability.
I did a test drive in this model at a main dealer a few years ago One major fault for me was the absence of a foot rest beside the clutch forcing you to put your foot under the clutch pedal. You did not mention this if it had a foot rest. Also wind noise was prominent on motorways.
Suzuki have always been good at producing motorbikes and not so much cars. It’s not the engineering that lets them down, so much as the design department. They have all the styling and street credibility of a fridge. Really only appealing to grandmas. Why don’t they employ some new designers to bring vehicles into the mainstream? If you can live with the styling, I’m sure it’s probably a good reliable budget motor.
Nothing at all wrong with the styling, what an utter load of nonsense, and what's all this 'starter car ," business about ??? Must be a wealthy starter if you can afford to spend £17,200 on a "budget first car" The irony is, I suspect most "budget" buyers can't afford one and so use finance !! 🙄
Suzuki’s engines and engineering seem to frequently go under the radar .. their engines are reputed to be fantastic. Probably from their motor bike development. If Toyota use their engines - they can’t be bad !
I read somewhere that the company who supply turbochargers to Suzuki (for their boosterjet engines) also supply to Ferrari!
Mechanically Suzuki are right up there with the best in terms of reliability. I got my dad an sx4 6 years ago and he hasnt had any trouble at all with it. Yeah they are cheap inside and you are spot on about the seats, they are dreadful, but they are good value and tend to look well. This certainly looks really good. Great value.
Bit more support in the seats would be good alright
I agree. Looks like a nice car for the money. Better than what I started out with as a first car.
Lovely colour
Regardless of price, the Swift is a fantastic looking little car. 👌
I have the earlier model and it doesn't seem like they've changed much. Lovely little car and great fun to drive.
It really is!
Had mine for 18 months and I absolutely love it!
Great to hear 👍🏻👍🏻
I bought to his exact same car brand new two weeks ago, it's a really good set of wheels. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant for long journeys and the car is a real character 😊 65mpg so far although I'm taking it easy running in the engine. I have had plenty of Suzuki motorcycles, my wife had a SX4 car for 5 years and we have never had anything wrong at all... Bullet proof!
Rarely hear a bad word about their cars to be honest 👌🏻
I would have loved something like that starting out. My first car was Toyota starlet.. no air con, no power steering, tape deck. No alarm, etc....
Dark days !!!
I've got one ..the motorway can be noisy above 70mph TBF..but show it some b & twisty a roads ..and it's got a really sweet set up for fun .plus it's reliable af.
This or mini?
Just bought one, now 2 years old, just 10k on the clock at two thirds the new price. Love it!!
Windy windows!! Nobby I'm sold. Brings me back to my youth 😀 Less than a tonne? That makes a remarkable change these days and explains much of the economy with the go juice. And it's a hybrid too? With screens, aircon, radar cruise control and all that stuff? The Alpine A110 guys weighed every bolt and bit of trim to get it to an actual 1100kgs and Suzuki do it without breaking a sweat? Fair play. Drum brakes? 😲Ah here.. Mind you the screen on the dash is a little bit too modish for me, though in fairness I drive in the 90's on a daily basis and even that has leccy windows and disk brakes all round.
Cracking little motor, good reliability ratings too.
It has superb visibility and the previously available 1.0 turbo was a special power plant
Have u seen there new s cross for 2022 u must do a review on it when it's launched here nice looking car
As you say would make a fantastic starter car, proving the insurance for it isn't too high. Amazed by how much detail you're actually able to cram in in 7 minutes!
Suzuki's are probably one of the best engineered vehicles on the market. Great value for money and cheap to fix. Other car brands over price their vehicles and it's a joke tbh.
I love this car.But suzuki had been gone in my country
I tell you what 18 grand for a car that changes colour from blue to red and back again is pretty amazing 🤩
ha!
I’m with you Mark. This is a terrific car. You asked what else for the same price range. I’d say the new Sandero is a reasonable competitor too.
It sure is, this feels a little fancier on the inside though
The Swifts price is very similar to a spec'd up Sandero and the Swift is arguably a better long-term choice as Suzuki ranks among the top car manufacturers for reliability.
The only gripe I have with it, is that it really should have a sixth gear available with the smaller engines.
Having no spare wheel is also a big issue
I have a swift automatic 2023 and experience a shutter when pul off.what can the problem be.
Awesome Review...
The swift is James may's favourite normal car and what car? survey's most reliable small car in 2023
I did a test drive in this model at a main dealer a few years ago One major fault for me was the absence of a foot rest beside the clutch forcing you to put your foot under the clutch pedal. You did not mention this if it had a foot rest. Also wind noise was prominent on motorways.
I didn’t notice it, even wearing walking boots 🤷🏼♂️
@@NobbyOnCars I take size 11 shoe so it’s nice to have a rest beside the clutch
Having no spare wheel is a big issue
You can buy a space saver wheel for about £140. There is a round indentation in the boot for the wheel to sit nicely.
Suzuki have always been good at producing motorbikes and not so much cars. It’s not the engineering that lets them down, so much as the design department. They have all the styling and street credibility of a fridge. Really only appealing to grandmas. Why don’t they employ some new designers to bring vehicles into the mainstream? If you can live with the styling, I’m sure it’s probably a good reliable budget motor.
Credibility of a fridge 🤣
The drive train is good but I bet this one rattles and clunks like the ones before it.
Nothing at all wrong with the styling, what an utter load of nonsense, and what's all this 'starter car ," business about ??? Must be a wealthy starter if you can afford to spend £17,200 on a "budget first car" The irony is, I suspect most "budget" buyers can't afford one and so use finance !! 🙄
One like for Irish review :D So is not enough for small 4 members family or can be?
4 would work, just not the biggest boot in the world.
@@NobbyOnCars Awesome! Thanks a lot probably I will buy it this car thanks to your review :) Cheers from Croatia