Suzuki · Swift
Swift
A light supermini with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol engine and optional four-wheel drive, suited to buyers who want a frugal small car.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid
- Power
- 82 bhp
- Range
- –
- Boot
- 265 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Swift is frugal, light and fun to drive, with good visibility and more space than its size suggests. The engine needs working hard and the cabin feels built to a price; What Car? and Auto Express found it noisy on the motorway, and What Car? also found the ride jostling at speed and the touchscreen slow.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid
- Power
- 82 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 11.9–13.6 s
- Top speed
- 99–106 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E petrol with mild hybrid, 82 PS (61 kW) at 5,700 rpm; bhp converted from kW
- Torque
- 112 Nm at 4,500 rpm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual or CVT automatic (2WD); 5-speed manual with ALLGRIP
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive; ALLGRIP four-wheel drive on Ultra
Range and charging
- Economy (WLTP)
- 57.6–64.2 mpg
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 64.2 mpg (manual), 60.1 mpg (CVT), 57.6 mpg (ALLGRIP)
- CO2 emissions
- 99–110 g/km (WLTP combined)
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 265 litres
- Length
- 3,860 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Weight
- From 949 kg
- Boot
- 265 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up, 589 litres with them folded
- Towing
- 1,000 kg braked, 400 kg unbraked
- Size
- 3,860 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, 1,495 mm high (1,520 mm ALLGRIP); 2,450 mm wheelbase; 9.6 m turning circle; ground clearance 115 mm (140 mm ALLGRIP); kerb weight with full options 949 kg (manual), 984 kg (CVT), 1,037 kg (ALLGRIP)
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 9-inch display audio with navigation, DAB and wireless smartphone connection
- Driver assistance
- Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and prevention, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, driver monitoring system, traffic sign recognition, high beam assist
- Safety rating
- Euro NCAP 3 stars (2024; applies to right-hand-drive 2WD and 4WD variants)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Up to 64.2 mpg (WLTP combined)
- ALLGRIP four-wheel drive available, rare in a supermini
- Kerb weight from 949 kg
Cons
- 265-litre boot
- 82 PS; 0–62 mph takes 11.9–13.6 s
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating (2024)
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid | 99–109 bhp | – | 328 l | Sept 2024 | |
| Hatchback | Hybrid, Electric | 108–111 bhp | 199 mi | – | Sept 2025 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid | 113–191 bhp | – | 293 l | Mar 2024 |
Sources
- cars.suzuki.co.uk/new-cars/swift/specs-performance
- media.umbraco.io/suzuki-gb/zixiq3pu/suzuki-swift-ebrochure-uk.pdf
- cars.suzuki.co.uk/offers-finance/swift-offers-and-finance
- media.suzuki.co.uk/assets/applications/original/6713-new-swift-hybrid-pricing-s…
- cars.suzuki.co.uk/terms-conditions/new-swift-loyalty-offer
- euroncap.com/assessments/suzuki/swift/1036
- news.euroncap.com/safercars/euro-ncap-dusts-off-the-safety-priorities-of-well-k…
Photo: media.umbraco.io
