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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 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 Swi...
Read morefts 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. PatrickPurchased in for $27,000.
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Only just recently bought this car and at the time, I was looking for a hybrid . Hybrids in any make had an 8 to 12 month wait which I was unwilling to wait for. I test drived a 2022 Toyota Yaris mid range with a petrol engine . Disliked the rough ride and clunky feel it gave. Also , their top range model had only drum brakes on the rear. The Yaris I tested clearly was slower at braking and I had to adjust how I would normally drive. The Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo comes standard with dics brakes all round. The Swift handled well on the road for a s...
Read moremall car and was great at obsorbing bumps; better than the Toyota Yaris. Also cause of the discs brakes front and back , the Swift of course had superior stopping. I can't.....I was going to say I can't understand why they still use drum brakes but of course it's to save money. I really feel that in these modern times drum brakes should be ch in the tip. In the short time I have owned the Swift Turbo , I can tell you it has good fuel economy and early signs are 5.8 litres/100kms with a good portion of City driving. However as with all cars it greatly depends on how you drive . I am sure I can get better fuel consumption over time and I can see it would be really low over long open road trips. Electronics is not lacking in this model of the car with a large infotainment screen ( no Satnav but phone connection via phone lead and then you can access your phone apps including google maps)electric mirrors, electric windows ,blind spot warning signals in the mirrors, out of lane warning and cruise control. Cruise control is not the normal run of the mill one either. It's the new type which monitors the cars in front of you and applies the brakes when you are getting too close; which can be adjusted. I feel that the distance even at its least setting still gives way too big a gap but in saying that , do we really want to completely leave it up to a machine to make a closer judgement! The one thing I was not able to duplicate is poor handling and steering at higher speeds as one reviewer on here mentioned. The only thing I can put that down to is poor tyres or their car was in bad need of repair ! Perhaps some earlier year models had an issue which I don't know about but has clearly been sorted now. When I have had the car for 6 months or so I may add to this review. The price I payed was before trade. I traded a 2020 Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport .Purchased in at Suzuki Dealers for $32,598.
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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 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 shif...
Read moreter 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.- Build Quality
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Love my little zippy sporty car!
Cheap on petty like half a tank $30 to $40 on fuel not too bad. The only thing is the boot just a tad bit small :( but all goods. Zippy and cheap to maintain. My service is so good mechanically no problems. Runs well. Trust me it maybe small but it’s fast ;) reliable little sporty car :) just make sure if your tall double check your height because tall people tend to bump there heads when they get in my car haha :) my sons nearly 6.ft and he kinda fits lol . But still love the car.
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- 13 reviews
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 .
Purchased in for $6,000.
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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.
Purchased in for $17,000.
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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.
Purchased in for $20,000.
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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 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.
Purchased in at Westpoint Autos for $16,498.
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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.
Purchased in at Brian Gardener for $16,000.
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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 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 - s...
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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
Purchased in for $14,000.
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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
Purchased in for $12,000.
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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
Purchased in at Newspot suzuki for $18,990.
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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 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.
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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 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 ca...
Read moren'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.Purchased in .
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Will a 2005 model suzuki swift rear bumper fit on a 2010 model?
Hi there my first Swift was 2008 model. I have noticed that four Swifts later the rear section does not seem to change. Contact a Suzuki dismantler they will advise
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Could you tell me about my 2015 Suzuki Swift after a short run where should the temp Guage Sit
I’ve changed the battery on a 2006 1600 swift and I have no power to anything,What’s wrong?
I don't pretend to know a lot about cars. However my Brother always told me to make sure the terminals are hooked up the correct way. Positive to Positive and negative to negative. Sorry if that offe...
Read morends but sometimes it can be the most basic of mistakes that can cause the issue. Another can be corroded terminals that need cleaning or a battery that is lacking in power or a short in the system or something touching the terminals which is shorting the system out. If you haven't done it already and none of this fixes the issue ; bite the bullet and take it to a mechanic. Sometimes we have to admit we can't fix an issue and we need a professional to fix it.Get an answer from our members and Suzuki representatives
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Category | Hatchbacks | Hatchbacks | Hatchbacks | Hatchbacks |
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Starting Price | $15,990.00 | $16,990.00 | $16,990.00 | $17,990.00 |
Transmission | Manual | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual | Automatic and Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Steel | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 4 Stars | 4 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L | 37 L | 37 L |
Engine | 4 Cylinder 1.2L | 4 Cylinder 1.2L | 4 Cylinder 1.2L | 4 Cylinder 1.2L |
Max Power | 66kW @ 6000rpm | 66kW @ 6000rpm | 66kW @ 6000rpm | 66kW @ 6000rpm |
Max Torque | 120Nm @ 4400rpm | 120Nm @ 4400rpm | 120Nm @ 4400rpm | 120Nm @ 4400rpm |
Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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