2021 Suzuki Swift Sport Series II review
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- The Suzuki Swift has been updated! While most of the 2020 Suzuki Swift range gets styling changes, the 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport Series II just gets a new colour and a couple of minor interior changes. Is it enough to take it to the Ford Fiesta ST and the Volkswagen Polo GTI? Paul Maric finds out! It's also known as a Maruti Suzuki Swift Sport in India!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:53
Interior: 02:43
Infotainment: 03:55
Features: 06:02
Practicality: 07:05
On the Road: 09:41
Verdict: 13:17
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A Swift Sport without a manual, is like a dance without music.
I’m 6 months into ownership of my 3rd Swift Sport. They ain’t perfect but they score highly for me for their reliability, practicality and their ability to turn even suburban driving into a fun experience. Here in NZ the price increase of the current model was only about $1,500 over the outgoing one, from memory, and you get a lot more torque and kit for your bucks. I’m enjoying its slightly larger interior, the additional safety kit, the touch screen and the huge torque increase. I could care less about scratchy plastics (don’t touch ‘em much), but I wish Suzuki had sacrificed some weight loss for better sound deadening at highway speeds.
Steve Robinson You are 100% correct. I've had 2 Swift Sports, the current one and the last N/A ZC32S version. I even owned a 1993 Swift GTI and 1996 Baleno GTX. With all these all I remember the great driving experiences and couldn't even tell you what the Interior was like. If you are looking / worrying about the Interior you're not driving fast enough.
Thanks for the feedback!
Have you still got your swift? Im looking at buying one here in NZ, i just dont knw if its worth the "upgrade" from a 2018 to a 2021 brand new? 2018 with lets say around 30k kms go for like 23k 24k? Brand new is around 30k, pretty big jump id say. What is all changed on the 2021 vs 2018 model?? Is it worth the extra money? Thanks
let me start ruining your mood by issue of suzuki swift sport lest gen.
Has GDI engine will leads to carbon buildup leads to massive bill repair if left untreated.
And it's hybrid car now, so you dont wanna meet the time of battery replacement.
So reliability has kinda lost there at the lest gen.
GET the manual, because auto-transmission is horrible bad in terms of reliability.
I still own the 2016 1.6 one.
@@Duijnkillerin Australia and NZ we still get the JDM spec not the Euro spec, so no hybrid aspects to the Sport yet here.
I absolutely love my 2023 Swift Sport auto. The torque & power to weight ratio is amazing. Such a FUN car on windy mountain roads. Suspension is firm but not uncomfortable. The seats are superb. A perfect daily driver. It's a great looking car from every angle. I couldn't give a shit about "hard plastics". The four things I would improve are:
1. Add a spare wheel.
2. Improve sound insulation.
3. Add a centre console.
4. Give the exhaust note more character.
The thing about Suzuki is that it is a no nonsense brand. The hard to touch platstics are in areas you actually never touch. All the equipment you touch, from the seat, to the steering wheel, to the arm rest all feel comfortable and soft. Suzuki is a brand that mostly does function over style with the Sport version here making some minor styling exceptions, which I personally like. Also, the buttons, handles and levers all feel snappy and with durable quality. Suzuki makes engines as reliable as Toyota, and while they may lack that luxery finesse honestly when actually using Suzuki's you never feel like you miss those luxery materials as all you interact with feels sturdy and high quality. The only negative of this model is the price, as the old ZC32S was much cheaper when bought new.
Not enough reviews of cars talking about Build Quality. Thats the biggest factor for me and a Massive Shout out to you guys for Always mentioning it!!!!
Amazing review. I loved your light comparison video a lot. Like the way you tell the negatives with a smile. Love you work. Keep it up!
In the Netherlands the Swift is €25k vs the fiesta ST €38k and the polo GTI €38.5K (Same trim when u look at specs)
This is due to our taxes on cars are made with the c02 output. So the swift hybrid makes a lot of sense.
It's funny how this "hybrid" battery only helps with start-stop and some edge case scenarios, but it's still enough for the government to close their eyes and say "yes, that's a very eco friendly car".
Such a great review, Paul. Definitely the best on RUclips - engaging, comprehensive and very informative. Getting me through lockdown, no doubt! 👍🏻
Thank you mate!
Been waiting 4 this review 👌👏👏👏
I've got one of these in a manual. The road test on the open road is all wrong, what it really is, is an inner city street fighter. They duck and dive in traffic, wins at the lights, hold the gears 0-80K and they are so much fun to accelerate. Out on the open road I'd agree its a bit unrefined and unimpressive,. I choose ours because it was only fun, affordable small car I could still buy in a manual, the best replacement for an ageing 2.0 litre Mazda 3. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it (around town like a lunatic).
Thanks for the feedback, Kyle!
Totally agree with your take Kyle. I got one as it's (for me) the perfect "around town warrior". 90% of my driving is around the city or short journeys sub 2hrs to nearby towns, often on fairly winding roads.
Here in NZ the roads are fairly crap, and I found the higher end "proper" hot hatches that I tested (used Peugeot 308 GTI 270, Megane RS, and Astra VXR all for similar price to a new Swift) were too harsh and cumbersome around town. I also tried the 595 Competizione Fiat but that was just horrendous in terms of comfort.
Sure they are all better when you really rip into it and have the right road, but what makes the manual Swift so great is the way you can drive it around town. It's quick enough and has sufficiently good handling to be fun when I need it, but can also settle down to be a comfortable and sensible commuter.
For that kind of driving the manual Swift Sport is perfect - provided you can live with the relatively small boot and interior dimensions.
I've got a beat up old 4x4 for long road trips, skiing holidays, taking the dog out etc so the Swift is the perfect "80/20" car for me.
I do agree that the pricing has gone up a bit too much on these, but then again the dealer I got mine from has excellent bundled servicing at no extra cost (5 year servicing, 5 years WOF/vehicle safety check etc) so it worked out ok. This is doubly so when a new Polo GTI costs $40k NZD, and you can't even get a Fiesta ST for love nor money.
@Les Sure am, and still loving it.
That's what I want. Is it still going good?
@@pluckyclucky2618 Going great, but I must admit the servicing costs are a little eye-watering.
Just some reactions for this Paul, so much negative comments for this Swift but the problem is, you're expecting too much from a cheap, hot hatch-ish car that still ticks the right boxes. Agree as well, might be not as fascinating as the VW or Ford but hey, at least it'll last hella longer than the two competitors especially if we're talking about reliability(sorry Fiesta, I'm badly referring to you on this one). Overall for a car this size and price, I don't see any major letdown for anyone not to settle for a Swift Sport. Not the best but it definitely far from being the worst.
Good review nevertheless, am always tuned in to your reviews 👌
P.S. Pajero Sport over the Everest any day, might not have all that excess luxury of the Ford but at least it has the right amount of everything with peace of mind that it'll really last longer 😁
Problem is it's not that cheap.... It's approaching 30k. It's got good features and performance but interior quality is very ordinary considering the asking price.
I agree and a buyer for the Swift Sport may not be looking for interior / quality trim and finish etc...! It’s intention, I believe was and still is a Sports car that is no frills, fun and with an affordable price tag. I often hear people comparing built quality of an A Class to say a Toyota Corolla, when they should be comparing apples to an apple.. I would take reliability over quality any day but that’s my opinion. Great review nevertheless 👍🏻
I have no issues with cheap and cheerful and the Swift Sport is a stack of fun to drive, it's just the new pricing that pushes it a little out of where it should be. Outside of that, there isn't too much wrong with it 😄
What I don't get with Ford is the quality of a EUDM Fiesta is heaps better than a USDM version.
(I am talking about the MK7, not the MK8 since normal cars are no longer a thing in the US because they all have an insecurity complex, J/K)
How?
Then again, BMW, VW and Mercedes have the same thing.
One, for what it is. It's not cheap. It needed to be around the $24,000. For that price the Hyundai N-Line would be a better bet.
There looks to be nothing wrong with the car itself. It's just priced to high..
Bought an 18 in white when they came out. The manual solves all the problems you mentioned with the auto. It was also one of the only cars at the time that had adaptive cruise on a manual transmission.
You're right - they were also much cheaper at launch too, so I think you bought at the right time.
@@CarExpertAus I somehow (must have just bought at the right time of the month) got mine for 25k drive away. It's not the sportiest in the sector, but it does the day to day car stuff much better than its rivals. It's also the best option for tall people, as it's got significantly more leg room in the footwell, than even cars in the next size category up.
I Love the perfection of your interwievs.
Thanks!
Love your reports
Imagine they put this engine in the jimny
Now THAT would be cool!
That might be dangerous...is the jimny not prone to body roll?
I own the new jimny! Would be good at times, but a NA engine for 4x4ing makes the thing reliable AF 🤗
Please someone prevent me from selling my excellent 2017 1.2 lt N/A suzuki swift to buy this one and spend money. It looks great though and the engine is so much more powerful
Just discovered this channel and subscribed. I have 2019 one of these and love it. A manual would be much better for the type of driving you enjoy. Hard plastics are of no concern but I’d back it’s reliability against its rivals. Pricing world wide seems to vary a lot. Here in NZ it cost me $Nz 29000 whereas a polo of same spec and a fiesta are at least $5000 dearer. In the UK it was initially 18000 pound which was nearly $36000 NZ.
I don’t think it should be thought of a hot hatch rather a warmed up small car with tons of torque for passing and on the highway. Agree with you about road noise over 100ks, due to Continental tyres.
Finally I like your reviews as opposed to the puffery of many so called experts. Even if I don’t always agree with you at least you have an opinion which you give both positive negative.
Thanks for the feedback, it's greatly appreciated! Glad you're enjoying your car too. I agree that the manual would be the ultimate choice :-D
The fiesta st and polo gti are now $40k in nz - so a $10k price difference is huge!
Good Report Mate.
Just picked mine up- 6MT version. My only criticism is that it's quiet as a mouse🤣 grips and handles really well, and plenty of midrange punch. The infotainment system is just fine. Android auto works without any glitches. Scratchy plastics? Not bothered, - I don't drive stroking the dash🤣 it's refined enough to be comfy over a long trip:) stereo? Just fine:) overall- pretty bloody pleased
What color?
They sound absolutely beautiful with an HKS L exhaust
Polo GTi is now over $40K and comes with a 2 litre engine that came from it's bigger brother the Golf GTi so I don't think it really is a fair comparison with a Suzuki Sport. Ford Fiesta ST is also a premium Euro Hot Hatch which in the past competed with the Peugeot 208 GTi, I guess on performance the Suzuki Sport may not have a Japanese, Korean or Chinese rival so as a Japanese light performance it is therefore in a class of its own.
It's jumped up in price because they have given it a limited slip differential and bespoke engine, wait, what?
Well at least they added a bit of polystyrene where the spare tyre should be, so that's nice.
I drove this in manual form at it was pretty damn good.
Only pretty damn small engine with turbo and gdi ( not good )
Don't expect 10+ years
I own a Suzuki Swift Sport , but the previous model (the 1.6L naturally aspirated 136cv). I bought it brand new 0km for 17.500€ , so cheaper than this one. This is a good car for the price, but this guy is right, the engine and stock exhaust noise are pretty bad. But once you give it some upgrades like an exhaust and a good air filter, it starts to be a pretty good. I gave mine some more upgrades for trackdays (big brake, engine map, semi slick...) and now it is really good (because very light weigh and good chassis), and can compete with much more expensive cars like clio RS. Sorry for my english btw.
The N/A Swift Sport was good fun!
I got the 2018 Suzuki swift sport in manual and absolutely love. I get 5.6l/100km but I do mainly freeway driving.
Very nice! Is it expensive to run and maintain?
CarExpert Very cheap to run. Cost me between $43-50 to fill up full tank of fuel and I alway fill with 98octane, get me about 550-600km on a full tank. I getting it survived my my local Suzuki Dealer and if I can remember correctly only cost $120.
Paul does awesome job
Thanks!
I'm in nz. I'm considering this or a polo gti. I havnt driven either yet. In nz this is 31k and currently a finance deal of 3.9%. Polo gti around 39k with no options. Id want the info display and sunroof on polo so probably closer to 43-44k and 9% finance.
Do you think the polo gti is worth the extra 10-15 k or swift is the better option? Would consider cerato gt if the sedan model was in nz.
I love the new swift!! Had the 20212 RS is definitely change to this .
Should have tested the manual version mate. I'm sure that would have been so much more fun.
Yeah I agree - the automatic is the volume seller, which is why it was made available to us.
Nice one mate 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Paul, I might have been late to see your video but a fairly good review of the Swift Sport. TBH I love this car, we don't have it in sunny Seychelles which is too bad, we do have the less sportier version and for a small island, I think it's quite adequate, I use to own the less powerful previous version 1.2 L 2014 Swift, I loved it as it was adequate, we don't have massive roads and motorways, but there are quite a bit of bands and going around in mine was a treat, nowadays I own a 2017 Hyundai i20, it is more comfortable and has a 1.4L engine which is a step up but lacks the Swift's handling and athletism, I kind of miss that, I may consider the new Swift as my next car as VW Golf, or Ford Focus is not common here.
Another great review.
Any chance you are looking at reviewing the Subaru Levorg GT 2.0?
We will see if we can get our hands on one. There is a facelift coming soon!
You nailed it Paul. I had a look and test drive of the pre-upgrade model about 8 months ago. Nice car, but about 3k over priced. At least they have gone to 5 year warranty and 1 year service intervals. I ended up buying my wife a Picanto GT Line auto. I know it's in a different class, but saved 11k on the drive away price.
Gee, that was good, they dropped the price from $17k driveaway to $6,000! You should have bought 2.
love you reviews as they are true and dont worry about what car company wants u to say but wondering if there is any chance u can do a review on a MG Z series,
Thanks! We will have our first MG review in the next few days - it’s a review of the HS 😁
Strange i got the swift luxe 2020 edition (max out or full option version) and my interior dont have those lose ends..... Why?
Also a note i got way more option then this car you got. Its however not the sport version. But looks the same because of the extra i pay for it.
It will be very good to make a detailed review of Suzuki Vitara Hybrid!
Looks ok......😴 Good & thorough review nonetheless Paul.👍🏼
Thanks 👍
please review the Honda Jazz / Fit as well
If only Honda had built a true competitor to this, sadly the Jazz/Fit is now a full on commuter car, truth be told, the Swift Sport is its own segment based on its power and price point
Always thought these looked the part, just always seemed to seriously lack power😬
The seats are pretty good for a swift
I’ve own one hybrid sport and this car is just a pocket rocket 🚀 in city and in open roads puts fire 🔥
great review Paul, would prefer the ST all day long, and add the cheeky Mountune kit for extra giggles 😎
I drove a Mountune Fiesta once and it was a stack of fun!
How is the build quality of it ?
I know it maybe to protect the engine and/or the transmission, but when I use manual mode on a car, I'd like to be able to hold it in a specific gear for as long as I'd like.
Agreed, I'm in the same boat. Generally they use a soft limiter anyway, so you won't do a great deal of damage if you grab the limiter occasionally.
Great review and nice car there. I really love the interior, very simple with nice colors. Thanks.
Is there a diesel version of this?
' I am a mini cooper', said the exterior
oh boy... 28k now you get these qualities. I remember Honda Jazz would have better quality.. and a centre console!
Thank you 🙏
Wish the same specs were there on the India version. India’s Swift is a tincan on wheels!
Bro it's too expensive as swift
It's half price in india..
Malaysia got Japan version but its overprice. Swift sport in 2009 only 90k ringgit but now is 140k.
With this price, we prefer to buy honda civic which is bigger, more power and has AEB technology.
Suzuki really doing suicide in Malaysia.
Singapore Swift sports 1.4 T USD 90 000 on road price. Sgd 120k.. yes...120k
India always gets garbage products
Suzuki's used to be ok for the price, Ive owned one or the other for years but you've nailed it. They have gone up in price but the quality hasn't. I will be looking elsewhere for my next car definitely.
I feel the same. I have a Swift Sport and i actually like the car and i like this one too but i just can't excuse buying it at the price they sell it. They should cut 3000 from it.
@@SIPEROTH hi, I have gone with a Mazda CX-30 GT sport tech, Sky ActiveX SUV
Brand new last month got a good deal at £27k. It has adaptive cruise, adaptive matrix headlights, a beautiful full leather interior (with hardly any plastic on show). Electric memory seats, sunroof, reversing cam etc etc really very well equipped. You can get auto and all wheel drive as well. 0-60 8.2 and 49mpg. Suzuki are taking on the likes of this at this price bracket and they're going to lose. I've had a 413, a Santana, a Vitara MK1 a grand Vitara sport and a Vitara MK2 but they've all been "competitively priced" shall we say.
@@Beorn.Mazda has problems with its rust protection. The Suzuki has 12 years rust protection warranty.
Yes, they compete in a way, but a CX-30 is like a traktor to drive and the engine also behaves like that. Yes, in term of cabin quality, the Mazda upps the Suzuki, but the suzuki offers better dynamics and reliability.
There is no car "that slays them all", they all are compromises, unless you put huge amount of $$$ on the table.
I remember the swift gti from the early 90s that was a great hot hatch back in the day.
The G13 B came with all forged internals and was turbo ready from the factory. That was a specific built engine to be high performance. Suzuki has never followed up with the G13B which is such a shame. The 1.4 BoosterJet is a great engine but in relative terms the 1.4 BoosterJet is a "do everything" type of engine whereas the G13B was performance specific and very unique for it's time. With the relentless cost cutting, tight wad Osamu Suzuki finally having retired, I hope the new leadership of Suzuki have the vision to recapture the performance side of the company which has laid dormant since the discontinuing of the Swift GTi.
Thought this would be a winner, but sadly it’s half baked and overpriced.
Nevertheless your reviews are the best and I always look forward to watching them.
Thanks mate!
It seems ok but overpriced
Thank you very much, I appreciate your review. We have just purchased this car 2023 in yellow (Auto) it is for my wife $33,500 (AUD) and looking forward to collecting it this coming weekend.
I am keen to feel how this car drives using the paddle shifters and with its sporty turbo it should be fun.
Personally I own the exact opposite a 1969 Pontiac GrandPrix 455 stroker it runs at about 12litres per 100km 👀 But Man O Man it’s a real luxury Muscle car for sure! (Yes, I am a crazy mad old school petrol head car lover).
Take CARe. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺🤘🏻😎
Swift is the most reliable and Long lasting choice when compared to it's equivalents. Swift is a Suzuki after all.
It would be more helpful if you included where the jack is located and how to remove it
Great review Paul I think for my hard earned pesos I would stretch to the FiST
Me too!
Interior aside, this shouldn’t be written off (mind the pun) given the price. Also, with Covid, second hand prices for cars seem to be falling away so the option to buy something for not much is a bonus and for my money, I would buy the runout as the saving vs the update isn’t worth the cost
Suzuki needs to change its strategy. No way this is going to compete with a Golf Comfortline for the same price. They need to spice this car up like i30n or Gti. or keep it closer to 23k at least people would buy it for price. Its not worth the cost and not even a centre console !!! are we in the 90's ??
Outside good, inside Is okay.. but I really can’t stand those air vents! They just look outdated
Soft touch plastics are easily scratched and look worse when scratched.
sorry , how much again?
How many stars got this in the crash test?
I took a quick look at some Suzuki websites here in the EU. We can only have Swift Sport with 1.4 BoosterJet Hybrid. Prices quite vary depending on country from about 20k to 24k €, which is in my opinion too much for such a small car. Anyway, I don't mind. I do mind though that we can't buy Jimny here anymore (axed because of emmissions), asking why Suzuki doesn't fit the same engine there (already used in Swift, Vitara, and SX4 S-Cross; Ignis has smaller 1.2 BJ Hybrid).
They're working on precisely that, the newest Jimny will be fitted with an emissions compliant new power plant including 48 volt mild hybrid assist. Took a bit of re-configuring to fit in the Jimny engine bay. I just hope they factor-in a bit better highway performance with the re-fit since the previous Jimny was miserable at highway speeds, a combination of the gearing and and tiny engine, the revs up around 4000 rpm. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Just wondering to see 0-100km acceleration drag test
My wife's manual Sport consistently get's 6.1 l/100kms and that's even with me driving...
Almost 60.000 kms and no issues, but that's typical Suzuki.
Can anybody tell me what you can buy for the same price which is equal to this, 'cos I can't find anything...
Ground clearance?
I own a 2018 Swift turbo. Its the driving thats the selling point for me. Its just a great car.
2018 is cheaper but this new one is overpriced
Getting pre-facelift Audi S3 vibes from that steering wheel.
I love it
Great driving road, where is this, Paul?
It's in outer Melbourne.
Why would you buy this as an automatic?
not everybody is a ricer !! modern auto gearboxes are way better.
@@pummyy this car is made to be fun. A manual transmission makes sense. Were I live we can't get the automatic in the swift sport and what does that have to do with being a Ricer?
Good question! The automatic is the volume seller in Australia.
@@kekchup6288 there is still a myth that you shud be driving a Manual to be a purist. Whjch is really not the case any more.
@@pummyy mOdErN AuToMaTiCs ArE BeTtEr derp derp derp, they are boring. Had a DSG GTI and now manual, the manual is far better.
Excellent Hot Hatch ... Pricing point is spot on at or under $30K ... anything above that enters performance hatch territory. The previous Fiesta ST was king of the hill and under $29K drive away - the new one is FAR too expensive - I don't care what extra creature comforts, bells and whistles it has ... If your testing a hot hatch - forget the auto ... manual!! Also cheap and cheerful performance is the mantra of a hot hatch - don't expect plush living or you'll pay the price the Fiesta did. Cars evolve one of two ways from that point ... The manufacture listens too much to the "critics" and "softens" it up ... adds a load of extra "Features" ... but the price goes up - breaks the "Hot Hatch" pricing barrier ... or ... the pricing stays the same - and the extra "Features" come at the expense of decent performance and you lose the "Hot" part of the deal ... You cannot have everything ... I'd rather have a purpose built Hot Hatch any day.
Nice detailed review but you shoulda driven the manual!
No maters what teethless 4heads pro say on youtube, this is simply a FANTASTIC CAR! The ford and the polo are way more expensive, and the interior of the polo is no longer what WW used to do, since the diesel gate! Ford has never been really good with the interior too. So for the price, the fun, the unique look, this is definitly the smart choice...
At this price point it's too expensive and feels cheap inside. You can haggle the dealers, but you're better off with a Polo or a Fiesta ST if you want performance.
@@CarExpertAus But you forget to say that the ford miss several options, like LED beam, rear camera...ect You have to add many option and up the price to get the full options one.
Personal taste but the look of the ford is ugly, it looks like an average small suv..Early 2000s design tbh
As for the inside, do you really find the ford or the polo premium inside ? Common... laughing in german..
So for the full options ford it's around 28K, the polo around 30k...The swift is already bord with all options..at 22k and you can EASY haggle to 19k/18k... (europe)
You can't haggle the polo/ford options ;)
PS : Fuck wait you did a ford st review and it cost TWICE THE SIWFT WTF LOL
Honestly stick with ridding kangoorooss :D
Myo Pie You're correct. In Australia the Fiesta ST is AUD $6,000 more expensive and the Polo GTi is AUD $10,000 more expensive. That is a significant Percentage Increase. Also I'm pretty confident the Swift Sport will have better Resale.
I own an early manual version, I don't think this car is supposed to be rip roaring fast it's supposed to be fun and with a punchy engine and light weight with communicative chassis I think it is
Come to new zealand and you will see swift on every corner they everywhere
Not the Sport, though 😅
come to india then 😎
I have gotten the 2019 model. With a boost up and better tyres, both the Fiesta ST and Polo GTI would not be close at all. Surprised so many MX5, BRZ and S2000 owners on track and mountain roads. The lightweight and turbo power really make all the difference. Obviously coilovers to get rid of that ugly wheel gap.
That can be said about any car tbf. A simple remap on an ST will put it in GTI Clubsport territory in the 100-200 times. It's not really fair to compare the Swift Sport to the ST and Polo GTI anyway IMO. More relatable to the Up GTI etc.
@@Twoodmedia For the driveaway price of the polo GTI and ST in Australia, you will be surprised to know that you can put 15k of mods into a swift sport, so if you looking for performance, it's a better deal. A lot of people overlooked the effect of a lightweight car. This car weights the same as a Nd Miata yet seats 5 and boot space. But gonna admit the interior is not as nice but rather practical.
@@dennislam234 What I did not realise is that the Swift Sport is actually quite a lot cheaper in Australia compared to the GTI and ST. Over here starting price of a Swift Sport is almost 2k higher than the starting price of an ST.
And the effect of a lightweight car is tremendous no doubt! My GF's 90bhp Mazda 2 was quite a bit quicker up to about 100km/h than my previous Fiesta 140bhp!
Haha what a joke. Even if you did all that to get the power up, you could easily remap a Fiesta ST or GTi and it would easily destroy this swift
Here in Europe, they've made it heavier, given it a mild hybrid system and cut the power. It now takes 9.1 seconds to get to 60mph (Over a second slower than before) and it has gone up £4k in price 😔😔😔😔😔
Suzuki is often too conservative with the numbers. The hybrid has also been tested and made the 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds.
I've tested it and it's around 7sec. Weird in France it took like 1k more only
I tested it in Hungary and the zero to 60 was 7.2 but that was the manual. Price difference was about 1k more than previous. Sounds like the U.K. importer is being greedy.
Who would have thought a Suzuki Swift would be less prison like in the back then a Mazda 3.....just saying.
I don't think you'll find a better overall package for the price. You mention the main competitors, I'd be worried about reliability, after sales support and the on-going servicing costs with those 3 other vehicles. Dare I say you'd find the Suzuki still running flawlessly 10 years after purchase. Could the same be said about the rivals? hmmmm
Would you though? that 1.4 engine doesn't raise my trust as the 1.6 natural aspired one.
Hello Paul your right the price is getting up there . I was in the UK last year and the Swift Sport was 19 , 000 pounds or 38 , 000 dollars a ridiculous price..In the 8 months I was there , I didn't actually see one on the road..It was truly highway robbery..
Oh wow, that's crazy expensive! How much is the Polo GTI and Fiesta ST in comparison in the UK?
interior should be light weight and ultra thin materials should be used, if you re-name a car to a sport version. Normally sport cars dont have passenger seats, be glad Susuki gave it free.
I think Melbourne airport is Hume or Moreland
Hey Paul, great review. But, this is not available in India. We just get the normal 'Swift' here. And, the domestic Swift's build quality isn't that great :(
I own one, so I know 😅
Oh no, why isn't the Swift Sport on sale in India?
@@CarExpertAus Plain economics. It'll be just too expensive for the Indian market, or too thin a profit margin for the manufacturer.
I, being an enthusiast, would definitely buy one of these but people like I are like less than 5% of Suzuki's customer base.
:(
Nice car
So I have the previous (pre-Update) model of the swift sport auto. Purchased in Feb 2020 and now at approx 8000Km. One of the things about the swift that is different to its peers is the design just doesn’t try to be upmarket/Luxo/euro. It is about simplicity, usability and lightness. The plastics are hard and basic - there isn’t a centre console and a heap of cabin appointments that you would expect in more premium brands / higher price points.
This has always been the case with the swift. My 2005 model is exactly the same. The point is that this simplicity means that the car is light, economical, accelerates well and handles beautifully. It’s a different balance than the Ford or VW.
I looked at all the options before going for the swift, purely based on its ability to generate smiles. It’s a fun car that has you coming up with meaningless excuses just to go for a drive. The increased price is a concern, but give it a few months post launch and there will be discounts.
You're spot on there Frank, which is why this is a great car at the previous price point. The new pricing pushes it far too close to the new Fiesta ST and the Polo GTI.
@@CarExpertAus yep, that's a fair comment.
I've not looked at the pricing of the competition recently, but there's a big gap between what I paid and the new pricing point.
Thanks for the review!
Τhe 2015 had lsd in front. Why the new sport hadn't?
ZC32S did not have a LSD. I had one and definitely didn't have one.
In the UK, the Swift Sport is a 48V mild Hybrid and is listed at (wait for it...) £21,575. I feel Suzuki are off the pace these days: almost-good cars are okay when cheap but not at full price. Will Suzuki go the same way as Mitsubishi in the UK?
But you forget to say that the ford miss several options, like LED beam, rear camera...ect You have to add many option and up the price to get the full options one.
Personal taste but the look of the ford is ugly, it looks like an average small suv..Early 2000s design tbh
As for the inside, do you really find the ford or the polo premium inside ? Common... laughing in german..
So for the full options ford it's around 28K, the polo around 30k...The swift is already bord with all options..at 22k and you can EASY haggle to 19k/18k... (europe)
You can't haggle the polo/ford options ;)
@@-Reb- Perhaps you are replying to someone else , because I didn't mention Ford or VW. But anyway, I'd say the Polo was a lot more premium inside than the Swift, and more spacious in rear seat and boot. Personal taste again, but this latest Swift seems ugly with its elongated nose - the old one was nicer. In general, small hatchbacks are terribly expensive in the UK - I was amused to find that on buyacar (online site) a basic Mercedes C-Class is cheaper than some versions of the Honda Jazz!
@@piglet5287 You were saying that suzuki is off the pace talking about the price. A friend of mine got a t-roc R at 60k euros and he wants to change because it feels incredibly cheap inside for that price. The polo is like one of the swift "rival" and for a 30/35k car (adding options to match the Swift, like LED-REAR CAM...), wich is far from the suzuki, you feel that WW suffered the diesel gate and made their interior cheaper. I tried one and and i would never buy one tbh. Rather have the fun and many options of a 20k swift.
As for the design you said it, it depends on taste, but i found the swift fantastic and the polo got the 2010s design that never change.
As for the ford ST is looks like an early 2000s mini suv.
Again yeah, personal tastes.
Edit : To add something about the price, the swift is closer to an WW UP gti than a Polo, so really not that expensive
@@-Reb- yes the testers say the T-Roc is cheap inside. The Polo I understand, is still okay in that respect. My older Polo's interior is built like a rock (and the seats can feel that way too...). I don't really care about options as much as you, but do like cruise control and parking sensors as I can be a bit daft at times. The Up GTi shouldn't be more than £16.5K in the UK according to What Car but I 'm not keen (Suzuki more reliable).
I bought one last week and it's sooooo much fun to drive and there is so much electronic stuff for this money. I don't like the look of the VW and the Fiesta, it's a boring car without any personality, but ok that's a personal thing.
Yes the plastics are not great in the Swift, but hey it's not a Polestar 2 category, for me it's not a big deal.
Don't forget, you also have 6 years warranty (Netherlands) and the costs are very low for this car.
What type of auto gearbox is this
It’s a six-speed automatic torque converter.
Most of my friends love VW Golf but I chose this small beauty.
Are your friends enjoying the coffee at the VW service department?
@@jimmyb4982 😂😂😂 good one
Number 1 best selling hatch in India
I wish that was the price, for the auto it's 35k now
The swift sport is a good looking car
ZC32S manual, it's all you'll ever need.
Of course! 😎
Noooooo.... Don't skip ahead, watch it all 👍
😄
Can you get this in a manual transmission?
Yes they come in a 6 speed manual
Yes :-D the automatic is the volume seller in Australia.
The biggest drawback is no spare, not even a Space Saver. If you're going on a road trip, buy another alloy and have a tyre fitted. If you have a tyre issue out in the country somewhere you're buggered. The Tyre Repair Kit won't solve sidewall damage. Additionally, the Sealant in the Tyre Repair Kit has a limited shelf life. Naturally the Sealant isn't sold separately, you have to buy an entire new Tyre Repair Kit, which is very expensive.
Export to Indonesia please
I test drove both this and the Fiesta ST. The Ford is in a completely different league
And in a completely different price range... atleast where I'm from.
Paul this car with the manual gearbox would be so much better.
I hope so! The automatic is the volume seller in Australia.
built quality it´s a shame for a Japanese brand.
their reputation has been way overrated for a while now.
May as well pay a bit extra and get the Cerato GT
Exactly.