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- Perhaps the perfect blend of price, practicality and performance
- Legitimately roomy back seat
- Sport variant is very fun to drive
- Loaded with features (if you buy the right one)
Launched in 2017, the Suzuki Swift made its mark as a prominent contender in the Australian light car market. The model underwent various updates and revisions between 2017 and 2022, enhancing both its features and performance.
Offered a range of engine choices, including a 1.2-litre Dualjet and a 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo petrol engine. Some models, like the sportier variants, were equipped with a more spirited 1.4-litre turbo petrol. Both manual and automatic transmissions were available, depending on the variant.
Recognised for its commendable fuel efficiency, the Swift averaged around 4.6 to 6.1 litres/100km, contingent on the engine and transmission configuration.
Featured an array of safety technology, such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control in select variants. It achieved a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, underscoring its reliability and safety on Australian roads.
It included a modern infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It has a practical interior layout with ample head and legroom, making it suitable for both city drives and longer journeys.
The exterior sported a contemporary design with distinctive headlights and a bold front grille and was available in various vibrant colours.
Positioned as an affordable option in the light car segment, the Suzuki Swift catered to a broad audience, from first-time car buyers to those seeking a reliable city car.
The performance-oriented Sport version, equipped with the 1.4-litre Boosterjet turbo petrol engine, offered sharper handling and a sportier aesthetic.
Between 2017 and 2022, Suzuki introduced a few revisions, primarily in terms of technological enhancements, safety features, and slight design tweaks, ensuring the Swift remained contemporary and competitive.
The 2017-2022 Suzuki Swift maintained its reputation as a reliable, stylish, and economical choice for motorists. It effectively combined modern features, safety tech, and commendable performance, making it a standout in the light car segment.
From what we have been able find, there aren’t many ‘common’ issues with the Suzuki Swift. There are some reports of oil leaks, so if you’re looking at one, be sure to check the engine bay for signs of oil.
Besides that, there are some sporadic reports of the power windows not working, infotainment glitches and some interior materials deteriorating.
Recalls:
From what we have been able find, there aren’t many ‘common’ issues with the Suzuki Swift. There are some reports of oil leaks, so if you’re looking at one, be sure to check the engine bay for signs of oil.
Besides that, there are some sporadic reports of the power windows not working, infotainment glitches and some interior materials deteriorating.
Recalls:
From what we have been able find, there aren’t many ‘common’ issues with the Suzuki Swift. There are some reports of oil leaks, so if you’re looking at one, be sure to check the engine bay for signs of oil.
Besides that, there are some sporadic reports of the power windows not working, infotainment glitches and some interior materials deteriorating.
Recalls:
There’s so much to love about the Suzuki Swift. Hoards of owners praise the Swift as the perfect little city car. Obviously, if you need a car to tow, win drag races, or carry five adults and their stuff, it’s going to fall well short of that. But, buy it for the purpose it was made for, to zip around the city, and it could be perfection on four wheels.
Here at ReDriven, we think small city cars like this are criminally underrated. There’s something so charming about driving a car that has only the bare minimum to get the job done. That’s not to say it’s missing any crucial features, it’s still loaded with all the mod cons you’d want from a city car, plus, in some models, plenty of safety kit. The Suzuki Swift goes about its work with a such a sense of purpose, and if you can stretch the budget to the Swift Sport, if driving it doesn’t put a smile on your face, there’s a good chance you’re dead inside.
There are one or two caveats, however. Be on the lookout for any signs of oil leaks, as there are some owners who have reported them, and check for any electrical glitches. Plus, try and get a post-October 2019 model, this is when Suzuki upped the warranty to 5 years, so depending when you’re reading this, you’ll have some factory support left on it. And, maybe avoid the base GL model if you want Apple
There’s so much to love about the Suzuki Swift. Hoards of owners praise the Swift as the perfect little city car. Obviously, if you need a car to tow, win drag races, or carry five adults and their stuff, it’s going to fall well short of that. But, buy it for the purpose it was made for, to zip around the city, and it could be perfection on four wheels.
Here at ReDriven, we think small city cars like this are criminally underrated. There’s something so charming about driving a car that has only the bare minimum to get the job done. That’s not to say it’s missing any crucial features, it’s still loaded with all the mod cons you’d want from a city car, plus, in some models, plenty of safety kit. The Suzuki Swift goes about its work with a such a sense of purpose, and if you can stretch the budget to the Swift Sport, if driving it doesn’t put a smile on your face, there’s a good chance you’re dead inside.
There are one or two caveats, however. Be on the lookout for any signs of oil leaks, as there are some owners who have reported them, and check for any electrical glitches. Plus, try and get a post-October 2019 model, this is when Suzuki upped the warranty to 5 years, so depending when you’re reading this, you’ll have some factory support left on it. And, maybe avoid the base GL model if you want Apple CarPlay.
Also, given they’re a city runabout, that doesn’t cost the world to buy and maintain, some might have been thrashed around town, or have a few battle scars from shopping centre car parks, so go over the exterior with a fine-toothed comb to check for signs that it’s been abused.
Besides that, get a pre-purchase inspection done to make sure it’s mechanically sound and you’ll have a cracking little car.
There’s so much to love about the Suzuki Swift. Hoards of owners praise the Swift as the perfect little city car. Obviously, if you need a car to tow, win drag races, or carry five adults and their stuff, it’s going to fall well short of that. But, buy it for the purpose it was made for, to zip around the city, and it could be perfection on four wheels.
Here at ReDriven, we think small city cars like this are criminally underrated. There’s something so charming about driving a car that has only the bare minimum to get the job done. That’s not to say it’s missing any crucial features, it’s still loaded with all the mod cons you’d want from a city car, plus, in some models, plenty of safety kit. The Suzuki Swift goes about its work with a such a sense of purpose, and if you can stretch the budget to the Swift Sport, if driving it doesn’t put a smile on your face, there’s a good chance you’re dead inside.
There are one or two caveats, however. Be on the lookout for any signs of oil leaks, as there are some owners who have reported them, and check for any electrical glitches. Plus, try and get a post-October 2019 model, this is when Suzuki upped the warranty to 5 years, so depending when you’re reading this, you’ll have some factory support left on it. And, maybe avoid the base GL model if you want Apple CarPlay.
Also, given they’re a city runabout, that doesn’t cost the world to buy and maintain, some might have been thrashed around town, or have a few battle scars from shopping centre car parks, so go over the exterior with a fine-toothed comb to check for signs that it’s been abused.
Besides that, get a pre-purchase inspection done to make sure it’s mechanically sound and you’ll have a cracking little car.
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Body Styles
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Power
Torque
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Fuel Consumption
Length
Width
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Tare Mass
Kerb Weight
Towing
ANCAP Ratings
Body Styles
Engines
Power
Torque
Transmissions
Fuel Consumption
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Tare Mass
Kerb Weight
Towing
ANCAP Ratings
Warranty
3 years / 100000 km
5 years / unlimited km (from October 2019)
Service Intervals
10,000 km / 6 months, 15,000 km / 12 months or 10,000 km / 12 months – depending on variant
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Information correct as of August 29, 2023
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