Suzuki Swift

Advertised as best value hybrid but it isn't. It should be advertised as the cheapest hybrid. The MG3 Hybrid is much better value for money. MG3 has better hybrid battery, bigger engine, more features, 4 wheel disc brakes for just $3k-$5k more plus a 10 year warrant instead of Suzuki's 5 year warranty. Show details

New swift had major oil leaks at only 2300 kms! – At only “2300kms” our Suzuki Swift Navi Plus had an engine sump oil leak (very surprised to find oil all over the garage floor) Took it in to the Suzuki service centre and told not to drive it. As soon as it could be booked in it was taken to the Suzuki service centre to fix the engine sump oil leak, I was told while they were fixing that problem… Read more

they found another one. A seperate oil leak was found coming from the timing cover. The car ending up staying even longer to be fixed, almost 4 weeks without a car in total from not being able to drive it to getting it repaired. Very disappointing that a car with only 2300 kms on it has these major issues, it makes me wish we didn’t purchase this vehicle as I feel I don’t know what is going to go wrong with it next! I thought that by purchasing a brand new vehicle we would of had a reliable car we could depend on, it has been the very opposite. Disappointing that Nundah Suzuki where it was purchased from, didn’t want to talk to me about the lemon car they sold me!

8.5 out of 10 Well done Suzuki – Everything this car does it does amazingly well. The seating is firm and supportive and comfortable. The stereo is clear and loud. The Bluetooth and satnav are great. The handling and acceleration is great. The stance and aesthetics are great too. Servicing is capped and the car is very reliable. I've owned this car for over three years and 50000… Read more

klm and if feels like it's getting better than when I bought it. So a message to suzuki if your listening. The car desperately needs more traction. It does burnouts in second gear. It also sways a little. And its a victim of potholes. Also it needs a bit more umph up to 2500 rpm. This car needs a LSD, ECU upgrade wider tyres with better grip. Stiffer sway bars and a sportier shocks. This could be added at the dealer. Plus a premium stereo. This car is bonkers and will need those small upgrades to make it 10 out of ten. Like the GR Yaris this could be the Swift Type S. This car truly has the makings of a cult classic. It was made for a price point. Could not the enthusiast have that little bit extra fitted at the dealer? Let me know how much. I'm interested.

GREAT SMALL CAR – Have owned this from new and now have about 2,000kms on the clock. Usual drive is in to town (30km return)..... bit of shopping and the odd longer weekend drive !! Getting approx 5.3L per 100km on E10 - so very economical. This car is very smooth, lots of low down torque, and is quiet around town. Bit of tyre noise at speed on certain road surfaces...... suspension is tight and well-sorted. Show details

Great – My 2015 Suzuki Swift is great with excellent fuel efficiency (around $70 to fill up), making it a cost-effective choice for daily commuting. Its nimble maneuverability allows for easy navigation through tight spaces, but its low height raises concerns about scraping on uneven surfaces, particularly in the country side where I live. While it excels… Read more

in practicality and fuel savings, cautious driving is essential to avoid potential ground clearance issues. It has no issues, however it hasn’t been driven a lot. Brakes work really well.

Only owners will know – It's a granny car but also a rally car, I'm no a granny it has some small flaws but for a 12-15 year old car the amount of them around is a testament to its resilience. I own two auto and manual, on oil changes and break pads they'll go for at least 300km, not a Prado obviously but money well spent on getting from a to b. Show details

Stylish and Agile – The Suzuki Swift AZ GLX Turbo is a compact hatchback known for its sporty design and agile handling. Its turbocharged 1.0-liter engine provides peppy performance while maintaining good fuel efficiency. The cabin offers a modern layout with comfortable seats and intuitive controls. The car is well-equipped with features such as touchscreen… Read more

infotainment, smartphone connectivity, and a range of safety systems. While it may have some minor drawbacks in terms of cabin materials and rear-seat space, the Swift AZ GLX Turbo offers a stylish and fun-to-drive option in its class, providing good value for money.

Beware of warranty limitations – I have now owned three Swifts - 2015, 2019 and 2022 models. Basically, we have teen-agers and have bought and then 'sold' them to the girls as safe-ish first cars. However, the most recent purchase (2022) has had significant issues with the paint job. We still have the 2019 car (2015 was written off in a hailstorm) and this car is in great nick.… Read more

Within a few months of purchase the 2022 car had SIGNIFICANT damage to the paintwork on the bonnet and front side panels. This is way beyond what you would expect for a lightly driven, new car. The dealer's response? Disinterest and 'not covered by warranty'. I'm flabbergasted! I find the Swift great to drive, but this is so disappointing, as the paint job is crucial to the car's longevity. Long and short of it is we will get bonnet resprayed and ceramic coating applied before selling car to daughter #2, but for daughter 3 and for future cars we will not consider Suzuki's or affiliated brands. Disappointing.

Suzuki fan who wants to love this car but there's a problem Suzuki can't/won't fix – I bought my car second hand. It was in better condition than a dealer demonstrator, it was as new, only 2500kms on the clock, and 1 year old. Looked like it just came off the showroom floor, it was basically new. The car has some awesome acceleration, and great handling, the seats are nice and hugging and looks fantastic in red. Previously I… Read more

owned a 2007 Swift S and kept that for 14 years and loved it, nothing ever went wrong. The sound system (CD player) in my old Swift S however was way better than the sound system in the Swift Sport MY2020. That's the only thing I miss from my 14 year old Swift S. The Swift Sport has much thinner internal plastic and if you crank up the volume on the sound system, a number of panels in the car with start to vibrate. I suspect the speakers are also smaller, and possibly worse quality than me previous Swift. You have to tone down the bass to reduce the vibrations. I've considered replacing the sound system, but I don't think that will stop the internal plastic panels vibrating.

But there is one other problem in my Swift Sport that Suzuki can't/won't fix and it's a complete buzz kill, to the point where I'm beginning to not want to drive the car. There's a metal sounding vibration/rattle coming from the engine bay whenever the accelerator is touched. Foot off the gas, the rattle goes, foot on the gas, rattle comes back. Doesn't matter what speed, it's there when the car is in neutral if you rev the engine. Feather the accelerator on and off and you can easily tell it's there. It's there everytime I drive it, it never goes away. My Swift Sport has been back to the local dearler 3 times, and they reckon they can't find where it's coming from. This is my 4th Suzuki, I currently own 3, and to refer to Suzuki slogan of "for fun's sake", it's not always fun to drive. I try to forget and block out the vibration/rattle, but it's hard to escape.

I'm going to go back to Suzuki again to see what can be done, but as I previously said, this issue is a complete buzz kill.

UPDATE: all Suzuki turbo models will develop a rattle from the Turbo Wastegate, and this will start anywhere from 1000-3000kms. So if you buy any current Suzuki with a turbo, even the 1.0L, don't be surprised to start to hear a rattle from the engine bay over time. Suzuki say this is expected & normal, but they don't tell you that before you buy. Google "suzuki swift sport boosterjet engine rattle"

Suzuki Swift experience – Bought the car in 2022, with 90,000 km mileage at that time. It is now with 124k km in Feb 2025. Real life combined fuel efficiency to be 6.3L/100km. Great car for small family and city driving. No major issue, regular oil/filter change. Major service in 2024 to replace brake, battery and spark plugs. Very happy with the car and I hope to drive it for another 10 years. Show details

Miss fire after battery died overnight full dead dead and bump start, map sensor shenanigans need help with battery – How do you reset/reprogram the map sensor, had the battery die a few times and iv had to bump start it by myself, it’s not got a miss fire, but as for reprogramming the map I have a bigger intake pipe that fits the map sensor but isn’t getting the same velocity of air as inside the airbox it necks down for the map/maf sensor to like 1 inch factory wise it’s a pretty big restriction, I want wooshy induction sound. MCM club me member. ✌ Show reply

Simply military – This is a tough car, well built car for the price definitely gave more, you can use it anywhere. You can floor it everyday. Passed 300k km Show details

Poor customer service Suzuki Australia – My mother purchased a Suzuki Swift In July 2013.The vehicle has been serviced for the entirety at Ballarat Suzuki Approximately 1 week ago she drove the vehicle and realised something wasn't right with the steering and drove it straight to the dealership. 2 days later she was informed that the steering column was gone and would need replacing at… Read more

a cost if $3000. The car may be 9 years old but has only travelled 32000km and this should not occur. The customer service she has received from Suzuki Australia is well below average Luckily for her and other road users that this did not occur while travelling at speed as it could of ended in one or several fatalities. To be told there is nothing they can do to honour the fault is appalling. As a pensioner $3000 is alot of money but it's also the inconvience of not having a car for a minimum of approximately 8 weeks. All she can do is now spread the word of the poor product and customer service from Suzuki Australia. This review does not even warrant 1 star. Poor service Suzuki Australia!!

Forget euro cars this isthe benchmark – Ok I purchased new my first Suzuki Swift around 2010. 1.5 Litre manual five speed. Quick enough. Robust construction. Confident handling stopping. Easy on the eye. Nothing ever goes wrong with the car. Totally reliable. I sell the car after 3 to 4 years. The residual value is impressive heaps superior to any euro car. Frugal on gas. Fixed price… Read more

servicing. Safety features aplenty. My use is mainly two people however two adults plus two kids easy. The car does not stress. Model changes shape features etc over 10 years minimal. I have owned 4 Swifts over twelve years the last two cars being Swift Sport. One manual and now an auto. What a joy a real gem of a car. Gutsy fast sure footed uber build quality. The auto is solid torque converter traditional transmission no buzzy CVT or euro gyro gear loose stuff. Turbo slick motion effortless. I like them. Patrick

Underpowered rental car – Rented this car out at Apex car rentals Cairns and look if its the last car on the lot well so be it. I rather a bigger car for the Suzuki Swift felt underpowered esp going along the Bruce highway and Captain Cook Highway i had my foot down on the Accelerator and we weren't going anywhere 66kw is not really going to cut it but once the car is on… Read more

the highway theres cruise hold and a speed limiting function . I took it up the range towards Kuranda and i had to change gears to L the was two people in the car there is also a S mode on the gear shifter Sports mode perhaps? The CVT transmission of 0 gears yeah its up to the buyer the S mode It made going up the mountain easier i guess. Going down the Range its very nimble but hey what car isnt nimble going down a steep range the Swift it hugged the corners. Petrol wise it goes well economically but i question the computer fuel monitor i had to fill $2 worth of petrol because that bar wasnt showing full for the rental car company returns procedure. Technology wise it had Google Auto and Apple carplay function that was finicky and its operation was connected to the drive shifter, i had more trouble then ever trying to work both Android and Apple to the car unlike other cars radio systems this system refuse to accept connections until the drive shifter was shifted from one to a other i forget how it works, but the touch screen and sound and fm radio was ok basic sound, the Rear parking camera from the bumper was another feature . Anyway the inside of the car was ok a little small basic everything no auto head lights that annoyed me at night, front seat driver support basic for a entry model. Some cup holders, the car remote key for a 2019 car looked 2000 ish. The boot area can fit one large luggage bag and one cabin sized bag both bags must be on their sides, rear seats space well more for the kids. Finally parking the little thing was simple with the rear camera be aware any raised parking areas for this underpowered car in reverse parking mode theres just not enough 66kw you be struggling. My honest opinion this car the Swift looks like any other compact car if the badge wasn't there it could have any brand placed on the car the looks were pretty generic.

My car is excellent – My car is excellent it’s fuel sufficient and very reliable it drives very easy and steers very easy it’s is basically perfect I love my car it takes my everywhere . Show details

Great package for the money – Have had the car for almost 3.5 years and no issues whatsoever. Very reliable. Engine performance from the little turbo engine is adequate and returns good fuel economy. GLX includes more features then the base model for not much more money. Car primarily used for local trips with occasional longer drives. Car is regularly serviced in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation, with intermediate oil changes undertaken by choice. Show details

Great little car. Economic on gas. I drive alot and I find it safe and suitable for my needs – I drive 65k a day and find the car reliable and economical. It handles easy and the cruise control keeps me in the speed limit. Boot is big enough for what I need.  Show details

Almost brilliant – I love the handling and fuel economy of this car (light weight helping both of those factors). It has lots of great options and is very smooth at any speed, relaxing to drive etc. The only thing that lets it down is the cheap interior build quality - edges are sharp, surfaces hard but worst of all there are squeaks and vibrations from the dash and… Read more

door trim which is a real shame. If they had added just a small bit to weight of the vehicle and made the interior more solid and better fitting it would have rivalled a lot of small European cars.

The BEST HATCHBACK – When I bought they said. Small on the outside big on the inside. HOW TRUE.!!!! I have a larger body but it fits snugly and comfortably in the drivers seat. WOW......Goes like a rocket except for the local speed limit. Lovely white colour. I am smiling.  Show details

Great little car! Just a few small manufacturers faults though – Take care of this little thing, and it will go and go and go! I bought it brand new in 2008, currently sitting at 175,000kms and overall it's been a brilliant car. If you're looking to buy a second-hand one, make sure you ask about these things and whether or not they've happened, which are apparently very common in these swifts and of course it… Read more

all happens outside of warranty:

1. The heater core suddenly blew in 2018, dripping hot liquid over my foot while driving. The part, while very cheap, is located in a stupid place under the engine - so it cost me around $2200 to replace.

2. The instrument cluster started playing up around 150,000kms. Again, while the part is cheap ($100) and quick/easy to install, apparently you have to send the car away to have the speedo recalibrated. I'm in the process of finding a D.I.Y solution.... until then, it gets four stars.

I'd still buy another one! Much better than any other car I've ever owned...

I love my little car – I love my little Swift. We have the Sport edition and it is just so much fun! It reminds me of my youth spent in hot hatches! My husband uses it to commute to work 30km up a winding mountain road and loves the performance. We have the bright yellow one and it makes me smile everyday. We have the 2015 edition with 50kms on the clock. Bought 2nd hand 4 months ago and so far, so good Show details ·  1

power – power at 80 klms till reached 4500 is very slow of mark at 80. Klms till reached 4500 revs when cold could of had more power but it is not Show details

Exceptional – Bought new in January 2020 fuel efficient excellent performance from.a tiny 1.2 liter dual jet engine. Highly recommended car for a small price of $18990 drive away. Only problem.the boot is a little too small Show details

Amazing!! Everything original – I have a 2012 FZ Suzuki Swift manual. Bought the manual as the auto was gutless - wouldn't even consider it. I'm coming up to 300,000km today and everything is original. I drive 110km everyday and it hasn't missed a beat. Clutch is original. I changed the brakes maybe 40,000km ago, but they really didn't need it. Nothing else has needed to be… Read more

replaced except for battery, which is a consumable. I do have an on-going issue that I manage that started at around 250,000km - it will go into limp mode but you can reset this by cycling the ignition. It usually happens once a month when I drive over a big bump and the engine and stability control light will come on.

Swift runs well and is very reliable. Great but for a few tiny annoying Suzuki things – Second owner of this 2015 Swift GLX since early this year. Car had around 38000km and it is now at 45,000. Compared to my old Kia, this car is very fuel efficient and built better even though it is much smaller. Great for everyday use. No serious mechanical trouble. Battery died with no warning. A few other things have annoyed me as well. The… Read more

inbuilt Garmin GPS sucks. I just paid $125 for an updated map. They don't tell you the map has not been updated since 2018. What a waste of money. Suzuki, fight for a better deal for your customers. You can't really turn the radio off. It just comes on automatically and you have to turn the volume down. Took the car in for servicing at Suzuki centre. Cost was $286. But the centre claimed the car needs its engine cleaned at $260 extra and something to do with the AC cleaned as well for another $200. At 45,000km? I turned these down. Not sure I will keep taking my car there. This is not just a Suzuki thing but I hate the keyless start. Battery in remote died and was so expensive to get someone out. For a small cheap car, keyless is not needed and just causes problems. Replacement key fob is over $500. Cup holder size is too small. All my drink bottles won't fit. Overall, for a good reliable every day city car, it is great. But it is not cheap to service and there are a few annoying little things.

Perfect small car – I use my swift for grocery shopping, dropping and pick up kids. Short commutes. Very handy and powerful car. Good room inside. Very good door design. Mileage is excellent. Its a all rounder. Show details

Great little car – Bought a 2007 Sport new. Drove it 3 years (60,000km) and it had no issues, only standard servicing. 5 gear was a bit short and needed 6th gear (bit buzzy on highway) and no speed control. Handling was a highlight. Show details

Great little car, built to a price – Built in 2012. Plated and registered in Jan 2013 and May 2013 respectively. GLX Auto bought as a demonstrator late 2013 with 1500ks on the clock for $17K when rrp was close to 22K+ on roads. Only issue under warranty was a dodgy fuel filler release, fixed at first service. 1.4 auto is a bit gutless, but comfortable in traffic and good for the… Read more

10-15k a year I do in Sydney traffic averaging 30km/h. 6 month/10K service interval is a pain, fixed prices of $189, and $289 for major, and thankfully they’ve changed this recently on the newer model. Standard warranty was 3 years with an extended 2 year Suzuki thrown in if you serviced with dealer. Now over 70Ks with a set of tyres a battery, belts and normal services the only inputs. Although built in Japan it is built to a price. As an example chrome around the start Push button started peeling off 2 Month out of its 5 year extended warranty Overall happy with our purchase and we bought a newer 2018 turbo GLX version as well recently.

Love my car – My little blue Suzuki Swift has been just perfect. Small and quick, easy to maintain with lots of space, perfect for small and long trips, ideal for a small family and even work. Exceptional for petrol consumption. Show details

Amazing Little Car – This is my second Suzuki Swift and it is amazing. I never have any issues with it, fuel saver and it may look small but I can fit so much in this car! I bought it new so I have 5 years capped servicing and the Suzuki dealership I deal with it amazing, helpful and timely. If you want a cheap, affordable and reliable car, this is it! Show details

Zippy little machine – The Swift is driven several times daily around the suburbs for commuting to work, shopping and taking the dogs out. It had low kilometres at the time of purchase. It has to be serviced every 15,000 kilometres according to the instructions manual but I change the engine oil and filter every 5,000 kilometres no matter what the dealership says. It… Read more

runs well on normal ULP91 and very economical in any traffic. So far I have had one flat tyre and it was easy to replace it using the spare tyre. It is very easy to park, the factory sound system has AM FM radio with CD player and USB port for music. There's a port for charging my mobile phone. After snapping off the side mirror at a shopping mall I found that second hand parts are so easy to source as wreckers strip a lot of this model.

Good car Bad comfort – Recently had 8 days in Tassie in a brand new rental Swift. As a mechanical device, it's great, but as an all-round car, it has two significant failings. 1) Comfort - drive 200kms and see if you can stand up straight, let alone walk. Totally debilitating. I got to the point where I hated getting into the drivers seat. 2) Handling - this is not a… Read more

car for inexperienced drivers. I don't know if the poor handling is due to the lack of weight or ineffectual steering geometry, but it squirms around corners and feels unstable cornering at moderate speed. Add a few bumps and a bit of speed and it's downright scary or exhilarating depending on your own fear factor level. On the plus side, plenty of internal space and fuel efficient. On the quirky, took me two days to realise in fact there were door handles on the rear doors (high up at the top of the fixed rear quarter panel windows) and the GPS can't be set while moving. This is definitely not a car I'd buy or would want as a rental again.