Excellent review. I have three questions though: 1. Was the aircon still switched ON when you were climbing in top gear on the steep incline towards Winnie Mandela Drive? 2. When you was in top gear (5th) traveling at the national speed limit (120 km/h), where was the rev counter sitting at? 3. Relating to question 2, how does this (the gearing) compare to the outgoing car? Does the rev counter sit higher or lower at 120 km/h on the outgoing car? Thanks.
1. The Aircon was switched off 2. The revs were at 3,500 rpm 3. Previous car was at 3,200 rpm That's just my opinion I doubt you'll get an actual answer it would have been very easy for him to glance the rev counter and tell us all on the video what the revs were sitting at 🙄 I can guarantee this will be better on fuel though especially if you swap the cheap nasty tyres out for premium ones 👌
Mine is not the latest generation but i don't notice any difference whether the aircon is on or off. I also don't notice any drop in consumption with the aircon on. Mine is geared at 33km/h/1000revs in 5th gear.
@@Johan95-d9cMy mother has a 2013 1.4L automatic Honda Jazz (technically it's a 1.3L engine) and that car is absolutely breathless with the aircon switched ON. On a flat road it goes well, but the slightest of inclines, and the speed drops like crazy. So Suzuki's engines are geared well then. Nice to know.
@@Johan95-d9c most cars in the UK would stall in 5th gear at 1000rpm best to keep the RPM at 2000 this will allow the car to go up a small hill but 3000rpn is better and 4000rpm for a big hill
It's striking to see the differences between the new Swifts in different parts of the world. In Europe (I'm from the Netherlands) all Swifts have the same 3-cylinder engine, but they are supported by a mild hybrid drive. They all have Adaptive Cruise Control with radar, AC, Lane Keep Assist, blind spot recognition, traffic sign recognition and a 9-inch multimedia screen from the basic version. It also has a good audiosysteem with 6 speakers. The dashboard has white parts, which makes everything look a bit fresher. Unfortunately, they are also more expensive than yours.
Yeah in Europe they load their cars but in SA it's bear bones. Bad sound systems and less noise reduction are just a few of the things we have to deal with😢
Older model with the hidden rear handles has the edge on looks but the new model is a street ahead on the interior and equipment but importantly lacks a Sport option. We test drove the new shape and it was nice and very economical as we had a UK SZL model with was well equipped anyway it was a difficult decision well we bought an old shape Sport turns out we were willing to forgoe mpg for the looks, ride and handling of the Sport. Spec wise the only thing the new model lacks is a heated steering wheel had the new model possessed that it might have swung it.
Though here in South Africa, we don't really have a need for a heated steering wheel in our market but then again with budget cars we can only have so much.
Great car. Feel sorry for youngsters who have to get saddled into quarter of a million Rand debt to get one. We are being robbed blind through taxation.
In UK the swift is a mild hybrid. And better equipped. We don't get a budget Swift like this one. Which is a shame as it could be quite the cheap buy. Also I own a Swift and it's made in Japan rather than India. So the minimum Swift is much higher specced.
It would be illegal to sell these models here in the UK even though we're no longer in the EU 😞 I laugh because a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa that drives past me doesn't even have ABS or Airbags yet you can still sell it to someone else 🤣
I disagree on the opinion on the rear lights. The previous gen has a more distinct and futuristic design with the C shaped led strip that wraps around. The hidden door handles on the previous gen also add to the sportier look. The new one looks basic and dull.
I get 16,5 to 17km/L In town and around 19 on the open road not exceeding 120km/h. I fitted aftermarket 15inch mags that has a negative effect on consumption
I kept trying to hear the sound of the 3 cylinder which you mentioned.Never heard it once throughout the video.Maybe look at this guys,the car sound in reviews is important.
Looks ugly, my honest opinion.....Most cars look ugly these days....I think bcoz fake designers, people who don't really have passion for art and design.....
Yes the looks threw me a curve ball.Then I saw one in dark grey on an English channel which made the car look not half bed..Went to a local dealer and they tell me there is no dark grey.So I turned around and behind me was a dark grey Baleno GLX manual.About 50K more than the Swift but I bit the bullet.Good looks to my eye and good power and the dark grey paint,All good now except for the extra spend which is not the most welcome.
Great review! I really enjoyed the comparison between the previous and new generation. Also, I know that looks are subjective, but I too prefer the look of the new car. Not that the old one is bad to look at in any way...
As for my hair doesn’t allow me to speak about styling…just legendary ❤😂😂 5.2l/100km that’s something but 3 cylinder engine with a full house might mess up the figures and overwork the engine Just my thoughts, amazing review non the less🎉
Nope. They ripped it out. Stick to a Baleno. Cruise control even on the lowest spec model. Unlike the 'Star'let - again, Toyota literally RIPPED out the cruise control from the steering wheel. Makes me so angry.
Saw a white GLX today,looks gorgeous from the front (not a fan of the bonnet line though) and horrendous from the back. Those tail lights hai khona! Seems they are angled wrong but besides that this new one looks modern. Wish previous gen had these new headlights.
Hey, no they are now larger on the GL Plus and GLX models. I was at Suzuki last week and saw that the new tyre size is 185/65R15, and I’m unsure if larger for the standard GL (now entry level Swift) - 165/80R14
I hated the look when I first saw it. Now, I think it looks very interesting. Stylish, even. The GLX in two-tone, in particular, looks decidedly upmarket and super-mini ish.
any small low power car has to gear down to make normal momentum up a hill though? it being able to overtake on a highway uphill is impressive because my grand i10 would need some more effort.
I have this car. In most cases, the engine is sufficient and does the job. I don't know the terrain in SA, but I have noticed that the car struggles to go up 60 degree inclines and its revs continue to drop to a point where it stops. So half way up, I had to put the hand brake on, rev up the engine to about 2k RPM and continue back on my way.
@@alileevil That is wild man, I have previous generation glx, I usually before the incline drop a gear then push up the hill at 2-3 rpm anything beneath these revs count car struggles
@ I’m talking about really steep hills. But the engine does struggle at low revs below 1 k which is why I suspect the models sold in Europe come with a hybrid system to give the engine an extra push. I don’t think the hybrid system is sold in SA tho.
I recently bought one and it's very nice, fuel efficient, specious. I just love it 🔥
How much mileage in city
🐐This car is about to grab some awards pretty soon, I love it - the all-new Suzuki Swift, 10 out of 10 🔥.
For the record guys, I've just bought the GLX and I'm extremely happy 😄 been a Suzuki man for many years 🎉
I own 2 Suzukis for many years with no issues. I plan to keep then till I move on😂
Very good, no BS, to the point reviews. Tx, I've subscribed.
Thanks for the kind comment!
These cars are getting very expensive. Consumers don't need more features in budget cars, they simply need cheaper cars.
We should probably Flintstone it
Excellent review. I have three questions though:
1. Was the aircon still switched ON when you were climbing in top gear on the steep incline towards Winnie Mandela Drive?
2. When you was in top gear (5th) traveling at the national speed limit (120 km/h), where was the rev counter sitting at?
3. Relating to question 2, how does this (the gearing) compare to the outgoing car? Does the rev counter sit higher or lower at 120 km/h on the outgoing car?
Thanks.
1. The Aircon was switched off
2. The revs were at 3,500 rpm
3. Previous car was at 3,200 rpm
That's just my opinion I doubt you'll get an actual answer it would have been very easy for him to glance the rev counter and tell us all on the video what the revs were sitting at 🙄 I can guarantee this will be better on fuel though especially if you swap the cheap nasty tyres out for premium ones 👌
Mine is not the latest generation but i don't notice any difference whether the aircon is on or off. I also don't notice any drop in consumption with the aircon on. Mine is geared at 33km/h/1000revs in 5th gear.
@@oliverskinner8962Thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it.
@@Johan95-d9cMy mother has a 2013 1.4L automatic Honda Jazz (technically it's a 1.3L engine) and that car is absolutely breathless with the aircon switched ON. On a flat road it goes well, but the slightest of inclines, and the speed drops like crazy. So Suzuki's engines are geared well then. Nice to know.
@@Johan95-d9c most cars in the UK would stall in 5th gear at 1000rpm best to keep the RPM at 2000 this will allow the car to go up a small hill but 3000rpn is better and 4000rpm for a big hill
It's striking to see the differences between the new Swifts in different parts of the world. In Europe (I'm from the Netherlands) all Swifts have the same 3-cylinder engine, but they are supported by a mild hybrid drive. They all have Adaptive Cruise Control with radar, AC, Lane Keep Assist, blind spot recognition, traffic sign recognition and a 9-inch multimedia screen from the basic version. It also has a good audiosysteem with 6 speakers. The dashboard has white parts, which makes everything look a bit fresher. Unfortunately, they are also more expensive than yours.
Yeah in Europe they load their cars but in SA it's bear bones. Bad sound systems and less noise reduction are just a few of the things we have to deal with😢
@@2Mortal our base model is twice the price of yours though ! How many people in SA would pay R450,000 for an entry level Suzuki Swift 🤣🤣🤣
Worth mentioning also that Euro cars do come with more spec but ultimately will cost more in SA due to a myriad of factors to consider.
Older model with the hidden rear handles has the edge on looks but the new model is a street ahead on the interior and equipment but importantly lacks a Sport option.
We test drove the new shape and it was nice and very economical as we had a UK SZL model with was well equipped anyway it was a difficult decision well we bought an old shape Sport turns out we were willing to forgoe mpg for the looks, ride and handling of the Sport.
Spec wise the only thing the new model lacks is a heated steering wheel had the new model possessed that it might have swung it.
Though here in South Africa, we don't really have a need for a heated steering wheel in our market but then again with budget cars we can only have so much.
Great car. Feel sorry for youngsters who have to get saddled into quarter of a million Rand debt to get one. We are being robbed blind through taxation.
Is GL+ is same VXI+ in India ..also here the guarantee is for 2 year
I like the older design.
In UK the swift is a mild hybrid.
And better equipped.
We don't get a budget Swift like this one. Which is a shame as it could be quite the cheap buy.
Also I own a Swift and it's made in Japan rather than India. So the minimum Swift is much higher specced.
It would be illegal to sell these models here in the UK even though we're no longer in the EU 😞 I laugh because a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa that drives past me doesn't even have ABS or Airbags yet you can still sell it to someone else 🤣
Interesting how the spec differs. Though the Indian built Suzuki's are getting closer in quality to the Japanese built ones. Pretty cool.
I disagree on the opinion on the rear lights. The previous gen has a more distinct and futuristic design with the C shaped led strip that wraps around. The hidden door handles on the previous gen also add to the sportier look. The new one looks basic and dull.
Styling is always going to be a subjective thing
My swift is doing 57mpg so that's about 5 litres per 100km
I get less than that out of my 2020 Toyota Yaris hybrid self charging electric ⚡
That's some pretty good mileage there
I get 16,5 to 17km/L In town and around 19 on the open road not exceeding 120km/h. I fitted aftermarket 15inch mags that has a negative effect on consumption
@@Johan95-d9c can u put that in old money please. We don't do km or litres round here.
@@JamesNetwood you can easily Google it 🤦♂️ it shouldn't matter in 2024 and I hope you never say anything like that again next year in 2025 !
I like the new grill ; reminds me of the fiesta
Did drive a few rental swifts (3rd gen). It’s good
What about the reliability of a 3 cylinder engine vs a 4 cylinder engine?
Well it's a new engine so only time will tell.
New one is ugly
i'll stick with the old one honestly
y tho
I try to like the new design but i can't. Its looks weird from every angle.
I kept trying to hear the sound of the 3 cylinder which you mentioned.Never heard it once throughout the video.Maybe look at this guys,the car sound in reviews is important.
Looks ugly, my honest opinion.....Most cars look ugly these days....I think bcoz fake designers, people who don't really have passion for art and design.....
that's true hey.. i prefer the old one
I like it. The 3rd gen looked too much like a mini. 2nd gen was peak swift, 4th gen is like a cross between 2nd & 3rd gen..
It actually really striking in real.
Yes the looks threw me a curve ball.Then I saw one in dark grey on an English channel which made the car look not half bed..Went to a local dealer and they tell me there is no dark grey.So I turned around and behind me was a dark grey Baleno GLX manual.About 50K more than the Swift but I bit the bullet.Good looks to my eye and good power and the dark grey paint,All good now except for the extra spend which is not the most welcome.
@spandel100 Glad for your purchase. The Swift is a feminine car, feminine design.
Great review! I really enjoyed the comparison between the previous and new generation. Also, I know that looks are subjective, but I too prefer the look of the new car. Not that the old one is bad to look at in any way...
They could have designed the new one better,it looks like a space ship.the previous one is better looking
Nice review, please compare Hyundai Grand i10 Top of the range and Picato top of the range and Swift GLX.
Yes please. I also need to know. It's between this and the Picanto for me.
Let's see what we can do
Very ugly but well specced for the price. Not a fan of 3 cylinder engines in general. The engine wear will be significant over the short term.
in Europe they charge us 17k for this micro car
As for my hair doesn’t allow me to speak about styling…just legendary ❤😂😂
5.2l/100km that’s something but 3 cylinder engine with a full house might mess up the figures and overwork the engine
Just my thoughts, amazing review non the less🎉
It's well put together budget car. I love it ❤️💯
Looks like a facelift - apparently the fuel economy is phenomenal though. Definitely the best small economical hatch out there
Just knowing they're made in India is a definite No!
Give it a shot
The old glx doesn’t have cruise control ?
Does not
@@JamesBrown-lq5nnso why say it does ?
Apologies here, I didn’t articulate this properly and meant the new GLX has cruise control whereas the GL+ does not.
Nope. They ripped it out. Stick to a Baleno. Cruise control even on the lowest spec model. Unlike the 'Star'let - again, Toyota literally RIPPED out the cruise control from the steering wheel. Makes me so angry.
Proof is in the eating
Saw a white GLX today,looks gorgeous from the front (not a fan of the bonnet line though) and horrendous from the back. Those tail lights hai khona! Seems they are angled wrong but besides that this new one looks modern. Wish previous gen had these new headlights.
Styling is always going to be a subjective thing
Are the tyre sizes the same as previous model?
Hey, no they are now larger on the GL Plus and GLX models. I was at Suzuki last week and saw that the new tyre size is 185/65R15, and I’m unsure if larger for the standard GL (now entry level Swift) - 165/80R14
@@duncanjacobs402 Oh no. I do like a high profile tyre for South African road conditions !
Nah different sizing and different spec tyres
The 2nd generation Swift is still the best looking for me but my guess is this one will sell well. The Interior is very modern
I hated the look when I first saw it. Now, I think it looks very interesting. Stylish, even. The GLX in two-tone, in particular, looks decidedly upmarket and super-mini ish.
I cannot wait for Suzuki to win a COTY title, I think next year it's coming.
Hill test is inaccurate would suggest starting on hill or driving up the hill at 60-80 kmh
any small low power car has to gear down to make normal momentum up a hill though? it being able to overtake on a highway uphill is impressive because my grand i10 would need some more effort.
I have this car. In most cases, the engine is sufficient and does the job. I don't know the terrain in SA, but I have noticed that the car struggles to go up 60 degree inclines and its revs continue to drop to a point where it stops. So half way up, I had to put the hand brake on, rev up the engine to about 2k RPM and continue back on my way.
@@alileevil That is wild man, I have previous generation glx, I usually before the incline drop a gear then push up the hill at 2-3 rpm anything beneath these revs count car struggles
@ I’m talking about really steep hills. But the engine does struggle at low revs below 1 k which is why I suspect the models sold in Europe come with a hybrid system to give the engine an extra push. I don’t think the hybrid system is sold in SA tho.
They fucked up rear look of new swift
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's not a new car, it's just a mid life upgrade.
Look weird alone but arguably way better looking next to the old one
...nahh just you
Previous model looks far better