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Great little car I have a 2020 model in yellow in the UK and can confirm it’s a fantastic car for the money well equipped and fun to drive only fault is a slightly notchy gearbox in second which spoils traffic light Grand Prix Once the engine loosens up after 6k it’s really starting to fly and with the 975 kg makes it as nippy as my juke nismo and Impreza turbo well recommended for such a low price
MattBrandCars main thing is the thrust back in the seats 30-90 mph due to the light weight it feels so faster then the 0-60 claimed 8.1 seconds Seats grip you well there is slight body roll but that makes the handling more fun as you power out through the twistys
Well it can get chilly in southern parts of Australia and gets snowy in the Snowy Mountains which makes sense for it to have heated sideview mirrors. And I'm from United States and been my lifelong dream to move to Australia and I passed with a score of 80% for Australian citizenship with their practice test online and now I cannot wait to go take it for real at the Australian embassy in NYC!!!
I have the 2018 version of this uplifted swift sport. Im not that fussed on the digital speedometer or side mirror features. Would have been great though.
Hey Matt, loving your reviews keep them rolling love the hot or warm hatch segments and i also love seeing the break down of each part if people want to skip through the video which i don't suggest.
I test drove a Swift Sport for 24 hours earlier this year. My gripes were the same as yours. I couldn't stand that it (the old one) didn't have a digital speed readout. I found myself taking my eyes off the road for way too long to check my speed. The lack of armrest was also annoying. I really wished the stereo was a bit better as well and had digital radio. Finally those seats, I'm an average-large sized guy and those seats were just too small. My legs would be dead by the end of my 45 minute commute to work and I would be walking around in pain for the rest of the day. It's such a shame because if it wasn't for those seats I would have bought one. Such a fun little car. Hopefully the next one fixes the seats, the armrest and gives us a better infotainment system!
Thanks for the detailed comment! On reflection the seats were too bolstered for me around my legs, glad I'm not the only person with that issue 😉 It's liveable, but when you're buying a new car you probably want more than liveable!
Great review Matt. The orange and black combination looks great. At 32k for an auto it’s got such a “tinny” feeling, that’s a lot for this car. I’d at least want a centre arm rest and some soft touch areas.
Thanks Paul, I have to agree with you! The centre console or lack thereof is something you get on base model polos as a cost saving thing, so it's not a great look that it's not here on the most expensive Swift!
@@dandandan3515 a cerato gt is 35k driveaway and a N line is actually cheaper right now at 30, but if you want a auto, you have to step up to the premium, which is 39k . also the hyundai is not a proper hot hatch like this and the cerato gt.
@@codesilver8651 I got my gt for 31k, most people can get around 32k to 32.5k without try hard. the drive away price did go up 2000 since july 2019. N line is cheaper, but with less equipment . by the way, gt with 150kw and 265n, will quicker than suzuki .
First off, I love how every "sporty" car design incorporates the big front fascia opening to project a sporty intention. Others have done it for a long time namely, Audi, but most recently, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and everyone else did it after them. I drive a 2014 Generation 2 Forte5 SX which is a 5 door hatchback like this with the aforementioned front fascia. Using similar stylistic cues like fake carbon fibre texture crash bar and "rear difusser". The difference is, my car has 201HP and is probably just a few hundred pounds more than this. Both are probably very similar in driving dynamics. If these Swift were available in Canada, I would buy one.
Got the Auto model swift sport facelift great fun better than my old Z4's BMW and 100% more comfortable ... better plastics and overall finish. Oh and my pick the flame orange and black
@@CarSauce Bought mine from Emma Gilmor "Gilmor Suzuki Dunedin NZ", have had it for 6 weeks ,flame orange and black... use it as my daily commute 45k over some hilly country ... little rocket the turbo gives it that extra pep. Factory tyres a little noisy will chuck on some Pirelli's when they wear down
As per Tyre Reviews, PS4 are quieter, more grippy and comfortable than others (in class) but provide less feedback. Premium Contacts are the sportiest and provide more feedback but are noiser and not as comfortable (can confirm). In SA our models come with Yokohama Advans which felt comfy enough but I primarily drove the car on track (screeching tyres). I'm running Yokohama "BlueEarth ES 32s" on my i20 and are the best tyres I've put on the car (for the car). Good dry grip, fantastic wet grip and comfort + noise is insanely good. Changed the entire comfort levels of the car. Don't know about Pirellis in this 'segment' but they usually aren't the quietest or comfiest in class which may not work well with the cars natural lack of noise insulation.
Love your videos, I just happened upon it. I’m in Canada. Some constructive criticism,..perhaps lower the volume a touch,..It’s noticeable,..but everything else is fantastic,..I love how you don’t waste time on every detail and stick to the things we want to know. The very best cheers! New sub!
Can`t call it a Facelift unless its facelifted, the only change inside is the addition of the Digital speedometer and outside is the new paint job, simple things :1
i have buy the style version here in NL with all the option you can image. The cost was 24.999. And even your hand rest lol. Its the hybrid 1.4 smart engine. Its really not bad car.
It was added in mid-2020 in Australia, so a 2020 car may or may not have it depending on what month it was manufactured in. All 2021 cars will have it though.
Honestly - how many times you touched the dash of your car? :D It doesn't matter if it is hard plastics not nice to touch, what matters is the durability and washability. Suzuki always made hard plastic dashes and from my experience, they never break or start to squeak. And that's what matters... Oh, and the armrest is available in the official accessories. ;)
It's very much a car Journalist thing to point out 😉 But it does have a larger implication about where money is being saved! Good to know about the armrest, that would be my first mod haha
@@CarSauce I think that a car journalist should point out practical stuff, don't point out that it is just cheap to touch, but sturdy and wel built. And maybe some comparison - you said the boot is small, however it is much bigger than the previous Swift Sport. Keep up the work mate. :)
credo che nella vita ci siano cose più importanti che vale la pena di toccare. Sfortunatamente ci sono persone che evidentemente amano palpeggiare il cruscotto della loro auto ;-)
It’s a car, both hands on the steering wheel unless changing gears. Armrests are for passengers. Drivers leaning on armrest do NOT have proper control of their vehicle. Still love my 2012 Swift Sport manual better.
there are too much people interested in stupid things like the hard plastics, armrests or similar things. i agree. personally i find more interesting touching others things than a car interior.
It's something mostly car journalists notice, but it is a deeper underlying issue that material quality is worse than competitors - that matters for longevity, resale value, etc
brad smith I agree. I have the regular swift and the dashboard looks fantastic to me. And also of very good quality. I prefer it to many other I have seen. I think some reviewer started this comment and since then it is being reproduced.
I'll address this comment as it seems to address me. I love the swift, loads of fun. The dash is made of hard, brittle plastics. I sit in a new car every week - the quality of the materials are the worst in Suzuki's, it's where they save money and they are unapologetic about it. There's a reason a base model swift is one of the absolute cheapest cars you can buy, and they share the same dash. It's great you like yours, but for prospective buyers it's something they should at least be aware of.
@@CarSauce I have been thinking about buying one, (hence the RUclips search) and your video has certainly put a check mark against it - I currently drive a Suzuki Alto RS Turbo but I want to upgrade - I'll let you know.
I love this car. Whats better is that its way more cheaper in my country (South Africa) than the overrated Polo GTI. Infact its cheaper than the VW Polo TSI Highline R line with Beats. I'd choose the Swift sport anyday
I live in South Africa and decided to get a pre-facelift for 40K cheaper. I lose out on parking sensors and maybe a black roof but not much else that I can think of
The ecu on these cars lets you have more power at 925k and again at 1125k, a tune and HKS turbo will get you 125kw and 310Nm at 19psi/1.3 bar. Take the back seats out to lose 20kg exactly. HKS exhaust to lose another 8kg. For RS-R springs put down sus in the front, super down sus in the back. Get the 2nd gen HKS intake.
I really hoped Doug would’ve tested the Swift sport and not the 1.0 boosterjet auto 😟 its a completely different car. And they do sell the Swift Sport in Mexico as well
I have some questions brother Hope you will reply 1. What about the build quality of this car .....how much safety features are there?? 2. How much boot space is there (in liters)? 3. What about the power??
Depends where you are Abhishek! As a lot of people have said, the safety in Australia is fantastic but in India for example the build is different :) Everything else is answered in the review!
"Fantastic" review mate! Very thorough and really nice to see you provide your thoughts as you drive the car around. Makes it easy to see how much you're enjoying the overall experience. Have had the Swift on the shortlist but COVID-19 has deferred the need for a 2nd car for now. Test drove one last year and completely agree with your observations, the engine outputs are mediocre on paper but the thing just feels so much faster than it actually is. I'd argue that the shorter gear ratios contribute to this "go-kart" feeling and gives you the ability to feel like a hero nailing the 1-2 shift whilst staying well below the speed limit. Sad to see the price has gone up again though since the previous price was already pushing it IMO. Makes sense given the new safety features but all that was really missing from the previous car was the digital speedo.
Thanks for the fantastic cheap shot 😜 It's a great performing, value for money car. No doubt in my mind. The ratios is annoying but something you learn to live with, and if you enjoy rowing through gears, you might prefer it! Thanks for sharing your experiences, and goodluck with your future purchase! I hope to see you around the channel 😊
@@CarSauce thanks mate, will definitely see me around cos this video has me subscribed. Keep up the awesome content and having your reviews represent what it's like to live with the cars.
6 month service intervals just helping dealer profitability at expense of customers! 15,000km or 12 months is essential; today’s long drain synthetic oils have been proven to do double that) so if Suzuki wants to compete head on with its opposition, like VW Group and Hyundai/ Kia etc it needs to urgently address that issue.
I cut this part out for the sake of keeping time down and that this varies in different markets, but yes the 6-month servicing intervals are pretty short and that price will add up!
I think Suzuki is being cautious with a 6 month service interval. This engine is direct injected, and it's pretty much a known fact now that this type of injection clogs up intake valves horribly, because oil vapor reaches the valves via the PCV. One way to reduce the build up, is to have very clean oil. Going an entire year means oil loaded up with particulates will make its way to the intake valves. Whats really needed is the addition of port injectors to keep the intake valves clean... Toyota has started to do this with their direct injected engines. Until other manufacturers do it, shorter oil intervals will help save the engine in the long run
@@CarSauce Engine's fine.. 1.2 litre, 5 speed and no turbo. The build quality is just unacceptable, has got a 2-star rating from the Global NCAP for safety. looks very similar to the ones you get in Australia except for the dual exhaust
To bad ! Suzuki new generation has a GDI engine. So direct injection will build up carbon in the intake valve that leads to... 1. Loss of power especially when driving at higher speed 2. Poor acceleration 3. Cold stalling 4. Engine misfires 5. Reduced fuel efficiency 6. Check engine light turned on 7. Rough running 8. Engine judder at idle speed 9. With those issues keep driving with out ''very expensive repair'' will lead to engine failure. This process will accelerate if you have turbo. Those problems will happen start 5 years just when your warranty is out time.
@@Zim___ Sadly It apply to any Di/GDI engine will have those issues. with turbo it will accelerate even faster. It apply only to the new suzuki swift 2018~ the year before ( 2017 ) it uses port direct injection so you dont have those issues. it's even fast as suzuki new only the design is the same. i had friend, owns suzuki swift sport 1.4 2018 25,000km. ( in warrenty ) when the engine was cleaned he notice increased power and better fuel economy. *witch is bad sign because the carbon buildup was already fast progressing.* You can buy it but cleaning the enige every 10,000/20,000km. i heard of carbon deposit cleaning additives but it's proven in a lot of videos that does not really help much. best way of cleaning is taking the engine apart and cleaning part by part witch is ALOT of labour hours (walnut cleaning) I wanted to buy suzuki swift sport 1.4 but wont those expensive issues... so i focus on buying suzuki swift sport 1.6 2012-2017.
Hey everyone, just wanted to clarify I've had word from Suzuki that the Series II Facelift will be released in the MY20 year. The MY21 will officially start in the 4th quarter of the year (no changes to the MY21, just build compliance date)
That new color looks fantastic, but I don't get why Suzuki keeps these type of materials, it's a considerably cheap car, but not that cheap tho, also they keep making it expensier. must improve that.
I don't understand why car tester always complain about hard dashboard material............... When was the last time you need to touch it in day to day life ? Not like you would sit on it.
I think I've commented on a similar comment here, but it comes down to what it means for build quality. Cheap, scratchy plastics - they wear poorly over years, and it says a lot about where costs were cut.
Does anyone know if previous models can receive the digital speedo via a firmware update? The instrument cluster is exactly the same, so there's no reason why this can't just be updated to my 2018 model...
I have got the indian built 1.2GL AMT and the quality is good. No problems and nothing is falling apart. Car handles really well, is quiet and refined and is very economical
I’ve had 3 x Swift Sports in a row. Even allowing for those scratchy plastics, build quality has been superb each time. Currently driving a candy apple red 2019 manual and I’d agree with pretty much your whole review. The display is just OK, the stereo ain’t great and I think they sacrificed sound deadening at motorway speeds for lightness and performance. All that said, it’s HUGE fun to drive, and history tells me it will be reliable and cheap to run and maintain.
7" screen is small? I wished there was no screen at all. I don't know what all these people have with screens in cars. (I am 24 and a tech-nerd) Screens do not belong in cars. They ruin them. Some arrays of 7-segment displays is all you will ever need
@@naughtyUphillboy That car is just as bad as the swift we get in India. Soft suspension, understeers everywhere and is really slow. A very mediocre car in ever possible way
Hey mate considering this or a polo gti. In nz polo is around 40k without options, swift is around 31k. Do you think the polo is worth the extra cash or swift is as good for less money?
It's a tough one! How much do you drive? Do you need manual? The Polo GTI is better to live with everyday and is quicker - but the manual Swift Sport is a very connected, dynamic drive! If it was my money, I'd probably get the Polo 😊
@@CarSauce I don't drive heaps. Nah prefer an auto. Yea if I had a choice would be polo, just the extra 12-15k. As I'd want a sunroof and digital screen. If I can find a good 2018 or 2019 used then that would be ideal.
Eurgh, often borrow Swift Sports from the local dealer here in the UK (they store cars in our warehouse so it's a nice partnership) - LOVED the 1.4 turbo, thought it was a great little car and easily got 50mpg (imperial) on a decent run without trying too hard. At £18k not cheap but had a lot of equipment so fair enough... Just recommended one to my brother then saw they're now all hybrids in the UK, less power (130bhp), more weight, 9.1 0-60mph and £21k! FFS they've killed it, made it worse in every way - I doubt the economy is much better either. Idiots.
Yep we're pretty blessed in Australia to still get the standard Boosterjet, sucks that it's heavier and has less power, and the fuel economy was already fantastic! But this is the way of the future, electrified drivetrains with less emissions 🤷
@@CarSauce Too true! I changed from a Diesel Volvo S90 to a BMW i3 so fully get the electric thing (makes a lot more sense in the UK than Australia!) but really not a fan of hybrids, you just get all the negatives with few of the positives!
I owned a used 2018 model and just ordered a new 2024 model. It seems likely that these will be discontinued as early as 2025 so I'll probably hold onto it until the wheels fall off or the climate alarmists make it illegal to own a gas powered car.
Only the basic model of Suzuki swift might be a good buy, however this Sport is overvalued and I will rather buy Skoda Fabia RS or Monte Carlo for this money.
Having a giant screen instead of a real speed- and techoneter is a massiv turn-off. I don't like these massiv screens and i hope this trend will die as fast as it arrived
You are the first person I have heard to say that the swift is a safe car in india every suzuki exept for a few suv and mpv's is a bullshit car which crumbles entirely on even a small accident
Okay well this is not India and clearly the cars are built to different standards, not something I knew going into this. Very different here than there, I report on Australian cars.
VOTE on whether they have done enough for the new Series II "Facelift"!
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No, its almost like an end of life face life
It'll be around for probably another 4 years based on normal car generation lifecycles 😊
I would have liked nicer rear lights.
I would have liked nicer rear lights
I prefer the older face. 😌 The older generation looks round and 😍
Still probably the most fun you can have in a brand new car for not a lot of money - which is why I bought one 😀👍
Great little car I have a 2020 model in yellow in the UK and can confirm it’s a fantastic car for the money well equipped and fun to drive only fault is a slightly notchy gearbox in second which spoils traffic light Grand Prix
Once the engine loosens up after 6k it’s really starting to fly and with the 975 kg makes it as nippy as my juke nismo and Impreza turbo well recommended for such a low price
Yellow on the swift is the my favourite colour, nice choice! What's your favourite thing about it?
MattBrandCars main thing is the thrust back in the seats 30-90 mph due to the light weight it feels so faster then the 0-60 claimed 8.1 seconds
Seats grip you well there is slight body roll but that makes the handling more fun as you power out through the twistys
Is it smooth to drive? And would you recommend one over a fiesta?
Well it can get chilly in southern parts of Australia and gets snowy in the Snowy Mountains which makes sense for it to have heated sideview mirrors. And I'm from United States and been my lifelong dream to move to Australia and I passed with a score of 80% for Australian citizenship with their practice test online and now I cannot wait to go take it for real at the Australian embassy in NYC!!!
Chilly yes, but never crazy cold! Came in very handy today though on a 5 degree Celcius morning.
And Goodluck! It's a great country to live in 😊
The heated side mirrors come in handy when it's wet/cold/foggy. Doesn't need to get snowy to be useful
I have the 2018 version of this uplifted swift sport. Im not that fussed on the digital speedometer or side mirror features. Would have been great though.
Hey Matt, loving your reviews keep them rolling love the hot or warm hatch segments and i also love seeing the break down of each part if people want to skip through the video which i don't suggest.
Thanks Kian! Really appreciate it! Glad to know I'm not going to overboard with the timeline breakdown, and happy people are using them 😉
Man going to buy this beauty.😍😍😍😍
Good choice, I wish I was back driving it :)
I have one itsnice car
I’m not sure whether to go for this, a fiesta or a Mazda 2 pls help
Great review, this car looks very stylish. Love it! My question is would you recommend one over a Mazda 2?
I would also want to know. I am looking for my first car and the swift sport abs mazda 2 are my options are so far
I have the 2019 Swift Sport, and I can just tell you I absolutely love it! Superb little car
great content! if its possible, can you do a comparison in minicars , swift, polo, mazda2, jazz, and yaris, ?
After lockdown hopefully! Comparisons are hard though as I'm a one man band!
Gran Turismo series have featured the Suzuki Swift for a long time!
Great game!
I used swift sport on GT5 ps3 and it was best car to start with.
@@leethatsme1988 haha and it's like the same in real life, a great first entry into sports cars 😉
@@BAYBOSSMAN very interesting fact! And don't worry, I knew that haha! I play Forza myself 😁
I test drove a Swift Sport for 24 hours earlier this year. My gripes were the same as yours. I couldn't stand that it (the old one) didn't have a digital speed readout. I found myself taking my eyes off the road for way too long to check my speed. The lack of armrest was also annoying. I really wished the stereo was a bit better as well and had digital radio. Finally those seats, I'm an average-large sized guy and those seats were just too small. My legs would be dead by the end of my 45 minute commute to work and I would be walking around in pain for the rest of the day. It's such a shame because if it wasn't for those seats I would have bought one. Such a fun little car. Hopefully the next one fixes the seats, the armrest and gives us a better infotainment system!
Thanks for the detailed comment! On reflection the seats were too bolstered for me around my legs, glad I'm not the only person with that issue 😉
It's liveable, but when you're buying a new car you probably want more than liveable!
Great review Matt. The orange and black combination looks great. At 32k for an auto it’s got such a “tinny” feeling, that’s a lot for this car. I’d at least want a centre arm rest and some soft touch areas.
Thanks Paul, I have to agree with you! The centre console or lack thereof is something you get on base model polos as a cost saving thing, so it's not a great look that it's not here on the most expensive Swift!
for 32k, better with cerato gt or i 30 nline
@@dandandan3515 a cerato gt is 35k driveaway and a N line is actually cheaper right now at 30, but if you want a auto, you have to step up to the premium, which is 39k . also the hyundai is not a proper hot hatch like this and the cerato gt.
@@codesilver8651 I got my gt for 31k, most people can get around 32k to 32.5k without try hard. the drive away price did go up 2000 since july 2019. N line is cheaper, but with less equipment .
by the way, gt with 150kw and 265n, will quicker than suzuki .
@@dandandan3515 but you are comparing the msrp of the suzuki with a negotiated price for the kia.
Saw this car in the flesh this morning. Looks good
It does look great! The orange pops
You were at Dee Why
Living in the UAE and I still miss driving along Nepean Highway!!
Haha yes the good ol' Nepean highway, a hoons dream road 😅
First off, I love how every "sporty" car design incorporates the big front fascia opening to project a sporty intention. Others have done it for a long time namely, Audi, but most recently, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and everyone else did it after them. I drive a 2014 Generation 2 Forte5 SX which is a 5 door hatchback like this with the aforementioned front fascia. Using similar stylistic cues like fake carbon fibre texture crash bar and "rear difusser". The difference is, my car has 201HP and is probably just a few hundred pounds more than this. Both are probably very similar in driving dynamics. If these Swift were available in Canada, I would buy one.
Got the Auto model swift sport facelift great fun better than my old Z4's BMW and 100% more comfortable ... better plastics and overall finish. Oh and my pick the flame orange and black
Congrats!! When did you get yours?
@@CarSauce Bought mine from Emma Gilmor "Gilmor Suzuki Dunedin NZ", have had it for 6 weeks ,flame orange and black... use it as my daily commute 45k over some hilly country ... little rocket the turbo gives it that extra pep. Factory tyres a little noisy will chuck on some Pirelli's when they wear down
Can I recommend PS4s if they make it in the Swift's size? They are way more grippy than P-Zeros! Great purchase, I'm jealous 😊
As per Tyre Reviews, PS4 are quieter, more grippy and comfortable than others (in class) but provide less feedback.
Premium Contacts are the sportiest and provide more feedback but are noiser and not as comfortable (can confirm).
In SA our models come with Yokohama Advans which felt comfy enough but I primarily drove the car on track (screeching tyres).
I'm running Yokohama "BlueEarth ES 32s" on my i20 and are the best tyres I've put on the car (for the car). Good dry grip, fantastic wet grip and comfort + noise is insanely good. Changed the entire comfort levels of the car.
Don't know about Pirellis in this 'segment' but they usually aren't the quietest or comfiest in class which may not work well with the cars natural lack of noise insulation.
Absolutely fantastic!
Thanks Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Love your videos, I just happened upon it. I’m in Canada. Some constructive criticism,..perhaps lower the volume a touch,..It’s noticeable,..but everything else is fantastic,..I love how you don’t waste time on every detail and stick to the things we want to know. The very best cheers!
New sub!
Thanks for the feedback! I've started doing it better now, hopefully isn't unbearable! Thanks for subbing ♥️
Can`t call it a Facelift unless its facelifted, the only change inside is the addition of the Digital speedometer and outside is the new paint job, simple things :1
Lower trims get slightly revised bumpers 💁♀️
Polo and Clio Sport - no manual, no dice! At least this, and the Fiesta ST has a manual 🤘🏿
i have buy the style version here in NL with all the option you can image. The cost was 24.999. And even your hand rest lol. Its the hybrid 1.4 smart engine. Its really not bad car.
Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to drive it yet! We don't get that engine in Australia 🤷
the grill should have had a more aggressive look and it a little more horsepower and torque should have been added, apart from that the car is great!
I love the look, but agree more could have been done for the facelift!
Thanks for the review. So the 2020 model Sport didn't have the Center Digital Speedo Readout, is that correct?
It was added in mid-2020 in Australia, so a 2020 car may or may not have it depending on what month it was manufactured in. All 2021 cars will have it though.
Honestly - how many times you touched the dash of your car? :D It doesn't matter if it is hard plastics not nice to touch, what matters is the durability and washability. Suzuki always made hard plastic dashes and from my experience, they never break or start to squeak. And that's what matters... Oh, and the armrest is available in the official accessories. ;)
It's very much a car Journalist thing to point out 😉
But it does have a larger implication about where money is being saved! Good to know about the armrest, that would be my first mod haha
@@CarSauce I think that a car journalist should point out practical stuff, don't point out that it is just cheap to touch, but sturdy and wel built. And maybe some comparison - you said the boot is small, however it is much bigger than the previous Swift Sport. Keep up the work mate. :)
credo che nella vita ci siano cose più importanti che vale la pena di toccare. Sfortunatamente ci sono persone che evidentemente amano palpeggiare il cruscotto della loro auto ;-)
It’s a car, both hands on the steering wheel unless changing gears. Armrests are for passengers. Drivers leaning on armrest do NOT have proper control of their vehicle.
Still love my 2012 Swift Sport manual better.
there are too much people interested in stupid things like the hard plastics, armrests or similar things. i agree.
personally i find more interesting touching others things than a car interior.
I don't understand why you're going on about the feel of the dash. How often do you have the need to caress the dash?
Yup, the steering wheel is leather and has a nice feel - that’s the bit that matters the most
It's something mostly car journalists notice, but it is a deeper underlying issue that material quality is worse than competitors - that matters for longevity, resale value, etc
Dash mat sorts that out.
brad smith I agree. I have the regular swift and the dashboard looks fantastic to me. And also of very good quality. I prefer it to many other I have seen. I think some reviewer started this comment and since then it is being reproduced.
I'll address this comment as it seems to address me. I love the swift, loads of fun. The dash is made of hard, brittle plastics. I sit in a new car every week - the quality of the materials are the worst in Suzuki's, it's where they save money and they are unapologetic about it. There's a reason a base model swift is one of the absolute cheapest cars you can buy, and they share the same dash. It's great you like yours, but for prospective buyers it's something they should at least be aware of.
Fantastic use of adjectives. Very good review though, thanks.
Ugh I know, my apologies 😭.
Thanks for the kind words!
@@CarSauce I have been thinking about buying one, (hence the RUclips search) and your video has certainly put a check mark against it - I currently drive a Suzuki Alto RS Turbo but I want to upgrade - I'll let you know.
Did you plan the "big fan" when talking about aircon controls.. or was that just me?
hahahahaha I did not!
@@CarSauce Naturally punny man
Nicely presented but I heard the word 'fantastic' a 1000 time😁
Ironically, the least fantastic thing about the review 🤣
What a fantastic review! Entertaining and informative
I love this car. Whats better is that its way more cheaper in my country (South Africa) than the overrated Polo GTI. Infact its cheaper than the VW Polo TSI Highline R line with Beats. I'd choose the Swift sport anyday
I live in South Africa and decided to get a pre-facelift for 40K cheaper. I lose out on parking sensors and maybe a black roof but not much else that I can think of
The ecu on these cars lets you have more power at 925k and again at 1125k, a tune and HKS turbo will get you 125kw and 310Nm at 19psi/1.3 bar. Take the back seats out to lose 20kg exactly. HKS exhaust to lose another 8kg. For RS-R springs put down sus in the front, super down sus in the back. Get the 2nd gen HKS intake.
Where are you getting all this from , The stock car with a tune will get to 133kw.
Beautiful but only thing which bothers me it's ground clearance
You are without doubt the best, most entertaining car reviewer in Australia. Great job Matt.
I know Doug DeMuro reviewed a Suzuki Swift Boosterjet which a viewer from Mexico let him review his car. And driving it around southern California!
Haha yes he did! You Americans aren't lucky enough to get them 😉
I really hoped Doug would’ve tested the Swift sport and not the 1.0 boosterjet auto 😟 its a completely different car. And they do sell the Swift Sport in Mexico as well
What fantastic review.
At first I was like 😁, but then I remembered and I was 😢
Nice car , Nice review Luka.
Thank you!
I have some questions brother
Hope you will reply
1. What about the build quality of this car .....how much safety features are there??
2. How much boot space is there (in liters)?
3. What about the power??
Depends where you are Abhishek! As a lot of people have said, the safety in Australia is fantastic but in India for example the build is different :)
Everything else is answered in the review!
I'm in India ☹️
I love 2020 Suzuki Swift sport very cool hatcback car
Higher rev limit would be nice
Absolutely, that's it's bigger issue. Thankfully otherwise it drives great so it's not the end of the world!
MattBrandCars your not really making power anyway if you are limiter bashing
"Fantastic" review mate! Very thorough and really nice to see you provide your thoughts as you drive the car around. Makes it easy to see how much you're enjoying the overall experience.
Have had the Swift on the shortlist but COVID-19 has deferred the need for a 2nd car for now. Test drove one last year and completely agree with your observations, the engine outputs are mediocre on paper but the thing just feels so much faster than it actually is. I'd argue that the shorter gear ratios contribute to this "go-kart" feeling and gives you the ability to feel like a hero nailing the 1-2 shift whilst staying well below the speed limit.
Sad to see the price has gone up again though since the previous price was already pushing it IMO. Makes sense given the new safety features but all that was really missing from the previous car was the digital speedo.
Thanks for the fantastic cheap shot 😜
It's a great performing, value for money car. No doubt in my mind. The ratios is annoying but something you learn to live with, and if you enjoy rowing through gears, you might prefer it!
Thanks for sharing your experiences, and goodluck with your future purchase! I hope to see you around the channel 😊
@@CarSauce thanks mate, will definitely see me around cos this video has me subscribed.
Keep up the awesome content and having your reviews represent what it's like to live with the cars.
Hoping to have one someday🙏🙏
6 month service intervals just helping dealer profitability at expense of customers!
15,000km or 12 months is essential; today’s long drain synthetic oils have been proven to do double that) so if Suzuki wants to compete head on with its opposition, like VW Group and Hyundai/ Kia etc it needs to urgently address that issue.
I cut this part out for the sake of keeping time down and that this varies in different markets, but yes the 6-month servicing intervals are pretty short and that price will add up!
My sport is 12 months and 10000 k’s
Pretty sure they changed it last year
I think Suzuki is being cautious with a 6 month service interval. This engine is direct injected, and it's pretty much a known fact now that this type of injection clogs up intake valves horribly, because oil vapor reaches the valves via the PCV. One way to reduce the build up, is to have very clean oil. Going an entire year means oil loaded up with particulates will make its way to the intake valves.
Whats really needed is the addition of port injectors to keep the intake valves clean... Toyota has started to do this with their direct injected engines. Until other manufacturers do it, shorter oil intervals will help save the engine in the long run
In Mexico, the first service is at 5,000 Km or 3 months. Fortunately they offered to include 3 years of service in the 2020 model due to low sales.
It’s 12 month / 15k service interval in aus.
I love swift amazing milage 20 in 1 litter petrol
I just subscribed ur channel for ur honest review bro...and that accent I love it
Thanks mate! I really appreciate the kind words 😉
i have the 2018 modell and i love the car
It's a great car! What colour is yours?
@@CarSauce i have the Super Pearl Black
Indian Swift has minimum kerb weight of 850kg. I heard the sheet metal is very thin for Indian swift if compared to European or Australian one.
Oh wow really? That's crazy. I feel it must be less safe with even less body!
Go easy on "fantastic". Frequent use of repetitive vocabulary detracts from what is otherwise a sound and enthusiastic review. Cheers.
Couldn't agree more, something I'm working on!
Indian Swift 1.2L VVT Petrol Engine.
1.3 Fiat Scorched Multijet Diesel Now Discontinued.
Zero Built Quality.
Engine build quality or overall? Overall, it's not half bad for a budget hot hatch!
@@CarSauce Overall build quality!
@@CarSauce Engine's fine.. 1.2 litre, 5 speed and no turbo. The build quality is just unacceptable, has got a 2-star rating from the Global NCAP for safety. looks very similar to the ones you get in Australia except for the dual exhaust
To bad !
Suzuki new generation has a GDI engine.
So direct injection will build up carbon in the intake valve that leads to...
1. Loss of power especially when driving at higher speed
2. Poor acceleration
3. Cold stalling
4. Engine misfires
5. Reduced fuel efficiency
6. Check engine light turned on
7. Rough running
8. Engine judder at idle speed
9. With those issues keep driving with out ''very expensive repair'' will lead to engine failure.
This process will accelerate if you have turbo.
Those problems will happen start 5 years
just when your warranty is out time.
Does this apply on all type of Direct Injection engine or specifically on Swift Sport?
@@Zim___ Sadly It apply to any Di/GDI engine will have those issues.
with turbo it will accelerate even faster.
It apply only to the new suzuki swift 2018~
the year before ( 2017 ) it uses port direct injection so you dont have those issues.
it's even fast as suzuki new only the design is the same.
i had friend, owns suzuki swift sport 1.4 2018 25,000km. ( in warrenty )
when the engine was cleaned he notice increased power and better fuel economy.
*witch is bad sign because the carbon buildup was already fast progressing.*
You can buy it but cleaning the enige every 10,000/20,000km.
i heard of carbon deposit cleaning additives but it's proven in a lot of videos that does not really help much.
best way of cleaning is taking the engine apart and cleaning part by part witch is ALOT of labour hours (walnut cleaning)
I wanted to buy suzuki swift sport 1.4 but wont those expensive issues...
so i focus on buying suzuki swift sport 1.6 2012-2017.
Just Subscribed 😉
Thank you Shyam! Glad to have you onboard 😊
In Indian model suzuki has added a crome strip in grill
I hope they will also launch her in philippines
Here's to hoping that!
Wow Europe regulations really destroy a car
The Hybrid is just not as fun for sure!
Hey everyone, just wanted to clarify I've had word from Suzuki that the Series II Facelift will be released in the MY20 year. The MY21 will officially start in the 4th quarter of the year (no changes to the MY21, just build compliance date)
95 is premium fuel in australia? in germany there is 98 premium and even 102 at some stations. 95 is the baddest^^
98 is top premium here, everywhere you can get 95 you can't get 98 🙂
Not sure why Suzuki does not launch 1.4 T in India where the market is so huge
Swift in Australia ::safest car in its class
Swift in india ::: tin can in its class
I think you meant to say one second more than the standard non hybrid not less
That new color looks fantastic, but I don't get why Suzuki keeps these type of materials, it's a considerably cheap car, but not that cheap tho, also they keep making it expensier. must improve that.
Yeah love the new colour, but the interior feels very cheap which is sad. It's something you'd get used to tho I guess!
I don't understand why car tester always complain about hard dashboard material...............
When was the last time you need to touch it in day to day life ?
Not like you would sit on it.
I think I've commented on a similar comment here, but it comes down to what it means for build quality. Cheap, scratchy plastics - they wear poorly over years, and it says a lot about where costs were cut.
Isn't the whole idea of buying a sports car is to speed and be a bad ass? Nice vid cuz.
I wonder if this car has anything fantastic about it.
Only the driver 😉
@@CarSauce no. this is the worst part of the car
Fantastic!!
I’d like same looks wise but auto and hybrid
You are one of the only people I've come across who want the hybrid 😜
Hey gas is expensive
I like this allows ❤️
What a wonderful car
Old swift fuell meter was fake af. 6.6 was 8.6 prob same here. 2018 til 2021 had also lane, adaptive, and crash.
Mine is only 0.1-0.2 l/100km lower than what I calculate manually.
Large noise when drive? In Thailand version have 1.2 Dualjet engine , it not comfort and large noise (Tire noise and air noise)
oh my dream car!
Hopefully you get one soon! 🙂
Does anyone know if previous models can receive the digital speedo via a firmware update? The instrument cluster is exactly the same, so there's no reason why this can't just be updated to my 2018 model...
just get a heads up display
Your English is nice
I try 😜
It’s wait a minute.... fantastic 😂😂
☹️
How's the turning radius btw?
Very short
Loved it
Built quality of Suzuki? Safe ????
It's decent, not the best, not the worst! I've had no issues with the Swift, but had a rattling dashboard in the Vitara 😊
I have got the indian built 1.2GL AMT and the quality is good. No problems and nothing is falling apart. Car handles really well, is quiet and refined and is very economical
I’ve had 3 x Swift Sports in a row. Even allowing for those scratchy plastics, build quality has been superb each time. Currently driving a candy apple red 2019 manual and I’d agree with pretty much your whole review. The display is just OK, the stereo ain’t great and I think they sacrificed sound deadening at motorway speeds for lightness and performance. All that said, it’s HUGE fun to drive, and history tells me it will be reliable and cheap to run and maintain.
7" screen is small?
I wished there was no screen at all.
I don't know what all these people have with screens in cars. (I am 24 and a tech-nerd)
Screens do not belong in cars. They ruin them.
Some arrays of 7-segment displays is all you will ever need
When will it be launched in india?
Not sure sorry!
Never........only cheap cars for India
You want a sporty try FORD FIGO............drive 200 km & You will fall in love
@@naughtyUphillboy That car is just as bad as the swift we get in India. Soft suspension, understeers everywhere and is really slow. A very mediocre car in ever possible way
Swift in Australia: safe car in the class
Swift in India: tin can(unsafe) in the class
Hey mate considering this or a polo gti. In nz polo is around 40k without options, swift is around 31k. Do you think the polo is worth the extra cash or swift is as good for less money?
It's a tough one! How much do you drive? Do you need manual? The Polo GTI is better to live with everyday and is quicker - but the manual Swift Sport is a very connected, dynamic drive! If it was my money, I'd probably get the Polo 😊
@@CarSauce I don't drive heaps. Nah prefer an auto. Yea if I had a choice would be polo, just the extra 12-15k. As I'd want a sunroof and digital screen. If I can find a good 2018 or 2019 used then that would be ideal.
@@anthonymerrie5760 Beware of the DSG. Otherwise it should be good.
Anyone having idea about india launch ? Booster jet looks insane!
Not sure sorry! Ill write back if I hear anything 😊
Diwali 2020.
R u sure?
Eurgh, often borrow Swift Sports from the local dealer here in the UK (they store cars in our warehouse so it's a nice partnership) - LOVED the 1.4 turbo, thought it was a great little car and easily got 50mpg (imperial) on a decent run without trying too hard. At £18k not cheap but had a lot of equipment so fair enough... Just recommended one to my brother then saw they're now all hybrids in the UK, less power (130bhp), more weight, 9.1 0-60mph and £21k! FFS they've killed it, made it worse in every way - I doubt the economy is much better either. Idiots.
Yep we're pretty blessed in Australia to still get the standard Boosterjet, sucks that it's heavier and has less power, and the fuel economy was already fantastic! But this is the way of the future, electrified drivetrains with less emissions 🤷
@@CarSauce Too true! I changed from a Diesel Volvo S90 to a BMW i3 so fully get the electric thing (makes a lot more sense in the UK than Australia!) but really not a fan of hybrids, you just get all the negatives with few of the positives!
What is the safety ratings of global crash test of this car.
Not sure about global testing, but here in Australia it scored a 4/5 ANCAP safety rating 😊
I should mention that the last time the test was conducted it was 2017, it might score higher now with its new safety tech
@@CarSauce but in india not scored more than 3 stars.
Yeah as some people have said it uses a thinner metal which can't be good for crash testing!
@@CarSauce yes , plz watch out our Tata nexon , Tata altroz and mahindra xuv300 these cars got 5 star in crash test .
New Swift is vary .. wao
In a good way or bad way 🤔
I owned a used 2018 model and just ordered a new 2024 model. It seems likely that these will be discontinued as early as 2025 so I'll probably hold onto it until the wheels fall off or the climate alarmists make it illegal to own a gas powered car.
No mention of blind spot monitoring ?
04:56
Which country
price..
Towards the end of the video 🙂
Shame the pre 2020 didn't have heated mirrors, digital speedout. Why do manufactures do this kind of shit
Less ground clearance.
wth no arm rests?
Yes it's annoying!
You can get the armrest as an optional extra
Only the basic model of Suzuki swift might be a good buy, however this Sport is overvalued and I will rather buy Skoda Fabia RS or Monte Carlo for this money.
Gaaasss export to Indonesia please
Digital sped read outs are the single most annoying things ever invented. Along with ridiculously large tacho.!
UK review ?
As in for the UK hybrid model? Unfortunately we don't get that variant as well here in Aus :)
they changed the tires ?!!!!
Nope, still the same ContiSportContacts 😊
Having a giant screen instead of a real speed- and techoneter is a massiv turn-off.
I don't like these massiv screens and i hope this trend will die as fast as it arrived
Look like BMW Z4
Haha I can't unsee it now!
@@CarSauce 😂hahaha
@@BAYBOSSMAN look BMW Z4
You are the first person I have heard to say that the swift is a safe car in india every suzuki exept for a few suv and mpv's is a bullshit car which crumbles entirely on even a small accident
Okay well this is not India and clearly the cars are built to different standards, not something I knew going into this. Very different here than there, I report on Australian cars.
@@CarSauce just saying man nothing much pure respect to you and most of the Swift's that you get are from Japan so only they are of better quality man
Indian swift got 2 star safety ranking in global ncap . Poor body structure