I have had a 600hp falcon, fiesta st, i30n, you name it…. And i own this swift and let me tell you. It surprises everyone. 970kg. Sticky front tyres, tune, and its a blast
This review nails EXACTLY why I’ve had 3 x Swift Sports in a row, including the current model. My driving is principally around town with the odd weekend road trip and a Swift Sport makes every drive a pleasure. It looks good, feels fast, and it’s cheap to run and service. I’m already looking forward to the next model 👍
It’s a great car , most fun I’ve ever driven. Love the manual, I have the 2018 model and only bad thing is road noise a bit loud but not unbearable and looks great.
I like how he says service intervals are only 10,000kms like its a bad thing. As a mechanic of many years i can say long service intervals may sell vehicles but kill them at the same time. Max 10k on any car.
@@michaelhart5886 100% I really don't get the complaint with 10000km/1 year service intervals. Lots of moving parts to a car, Less expensive to take care of it and service then have it fail at warranty end and have to get a new one especially if you get a car like this. There are still swifts on the road today with 200km+ and nearly 20 years old just due to the bare minimum of taking care of them.
Naturally Aspirated RWD Mazda MX-5 vs. Swift Sport's turbo FWD setup? Yep, the "big" similarities are that both are Japanese cars, with 4 wheels, low weight, very short gears, old school feeling etc. I own a Miata ND2 RF Top Revolution, there are huge differences when compared to the Swift Sport (that is a very nice car, but nowhere close to a legend).
Absolutely one of my all time favourites, going way back to the original 3 door GTi of the late 80’s. Yes the GTi name is gone , but the little Japanese legend lives on. If only we got the 3 door 🤔.
And just like the current MX5, the Swift Sport has no spare tyre (not even a space saver). I vacillate between selling/keeping my 1500cc ND MX5 to purchase one of these practical beauties. Lusted after a Swift GTi in my 20's. Purchased one when I turned 40. Now pedal the MX5. Great video. The reviewer really hones in on the essence of this little fun machine. Every drive is an event.
I understand comparing the Swift Sport with a similar (but not that reliable) car like i20N. But comparing it with a RWD naturally aspirated Miata is pretty dumb.
will probably be my next car. my suzuki celerio carried me to italy from germany without a hickup and served me well for 9 years and 100.000km. this car never broke down or had any issues, but a defect A/C ONCE.. thats it.. i will most defintely be loyal to suzuki, because that car was loyal to me
I daily my flame orange 2022 Swift Sport for 2 years now. This is a very accurate review. What car can you compare with the same value as this that’s new? It may be the last affordable hot hatch after all.
Had a brand new sport swift in metallic black 2021 . Had it remapped to give 162bhp and torque to 280lb/ft . Made a world of difference and truly put it in hot hatch class . 0 -60 mph went from 9 seconds to just under 7 seconds with improved fuel consumption due to remap type . Certainly turns a few heads when blasting away of the lights with BMW and Audi drivers thinking "ok whats going on there " lol . And its the 1.4 mild hybrid as well .. Why they couldnt do this as a standard set up beyond myself . Remapping was done in accordance with manfacturers recommended bhp/ torque curves and ramp parameters so as not to cause premature component failure .. wonder what a 2024 updated sport spec will be ?
I got the swift 2023 CNG Indian version. Similar specifications, but Indian swift has 0 gncap ratings! Nonetheless, there is virtually zero difference when driving in petrol or cng because of amazing tuning of the engine. It gives me a fuel efficiency of, let's say in petrol terms, 34.5 kms per litre in cng (actually it's measured in kgs, but for petrol reference I've used 'litres'). That's mind blowing fuel efficiency, better than most bikes in India. The immediate consequence of this is I visit the cng fuel pump once every 20 days. Great ROI. You gotta respect swift to not have major accidents as the car races from 0 to 60 in city traffic rapidly. You gotta respect the car to keep yourself and others safe too.
Then plz compare the prices in Indian Currency .... In India u can get the same Swift design with 1200 cc Engine for less than $8000 on Road Price (including that 58 percent tax and 2 percent Cess) !
I dunno, maybe because I've driven mostly NA cars that top out at 6000rpm i dont mind that. Plus its doing the job of paying homage to the old M16A it had with its power band higher in the rev range while still giving you the business low in the rev range. If you want thrills at 7000rpm get a type R or a Golf R, but those cars arent as good for the day to day as this.
@@sushant3196 but the main question remains if the amount of metal is same by weight then what is the difference, why is maruti missing the opportunity to bring this here
I had 3 Swift Sports , two 1.6 and This one - This one didn't have the Hot Hatch feel - Was more 'warm ' Gt. Great for a 1000km drive with all the tech . Nothing ever went wrong - Most of these off the shelf in dealers aren't $30000 they are more like $34000-$37000. Having said that the servicing cost are more th. Moat my I20N along with insurance costs . Great car , I put a Remus Cat back on in that made it complete though . Had all the tech you need though. But more fun than an I20N or I30N (I own both) ... nope , not at all
I have to wonder whether a hatch that can't get near a 6 second 0-100 can really be called a hot hatch. Sure a warm hatch or sporty hatch but hot is a bit over the top.
17" wheels.. not 18. Also, good luck pricing one under $33k at any dealership in Australia. Also, the i20n you mentioned being $6k more.. try about 10-12k. I often wonder if these journalists even do any sort of market research or just slap together a review with a GPT script basing all their "facts" on 2-3 year old data.
I didn't hear anything nice about the car lol, you are not alone my friend I feel the same about the car, short comings from every aspect I'm not sure if I would consider it even if it was 10000 cheaper
@@carsales I have a 2007 Swift Sport and I like it but over 30000 with not much performance improvement is a little too much. I bought mine at 16000. Sure inflation exists but not almost double the price. With all this car payments banks schemes etc they think they can charge whatever this days. Maybe a good condition used one will be a better option.
Obviously, you have no idea of what is affordable. Just like car manufacturers. People want a car that has running costs. If car makers want to increase prices, they had better make them very fuel efficient and low maintenance.
$30k for a supermini hot hatch is affordable when the average new car sale price is over $50k. Get with the times. Inflation is a thing. Can't afford it, buy used.
I have had a 600hp falcon, fiesta st, i30n, you name it…. And i own this swift and let me tell you. It surprises everyone. 970kg. Sticky front tyres, tune, and its a blast
875 kilos
I have an i30n too and wonder how it compares to this? Guessing I’ll only miss the exhaust and 0-60?
What kind of tune,
Is it Shistralia street legal?
@@BambotbRegular Swift 875
Swift sport 970
This review nails EXACTLY why I’ve had 3 x Swift Sports in a row, including the current model. My driving is principally around town with the odd weekend road trip and a Swift Sport makes every drive a pleasure. It looks good, feels fast, and it’s cheap to run and service. I’m already looking forward to the next model 👍
Let's hope it's not that ugly as the regular one.
Hi! I just got a ZC31S with only 12K on the odometer. I always liked the older generation. What's your take on that one???
@@YuichiTamaki I really loved my ZC31S, except for the high revs on the motorway. I had mine for 6 years and it was always fun and super reliable.
was told at the suzuki dealers that they were stopping the manufacture of the swift sport / hope it's not true
@@frankmckenna2290 Nooooo! I'm hanging out for the new model!
It’s a great car , most fun I’ve ever driven. Love the manual, I have the 2018 model and only bad thing is road noise a bit loud but not unbearable and looks great.
I like how he says service intervals are only 10,000kms like its a bad thing. As a mechanic of many years i can say long service intervals may sell vehicles but kill them at the same time. Max 10k on any car.
Interesting take, appreciate the feedback.
@@carsales just a fact
@@michaelhart5886 100% I really don't get the complaint with 10000km/1 year service intervals. Lots of moving parts to a car, Less expensive to take care of it and service then have it fail at warranty end and have to get a new one especially if you get a car like this. There are still swifts on the road today with 200km+ and nearly 20 years old just due to the bare minimum of taking care of them.
@sirjarko8762 servicing yearly or 10,000kms which ever comes first or sometimes even earlier is cheap insurance
Long life oil bro, get with the times.
My dad has an ND Mazda MX-5. When he drove this car he actually commented on the similarity in feeling between the Swift Sport and the MX-5.
Naturally Aspirated RWD Mazda MX-5 vs. Swift Sport's turbo FWD setup?
Yep, the "big" similarities are that both are Japanese cars, with 4 wheels, low weight, very short gears, old school feeling etc.
I own a Miata ND2 RF Top Revolution, there are huge differences when compared to the Swift Sport (that is a very nice car, but nowhere close to a legend).
I heard the same thing about the NA versions. Moog from Mighty Car mods talked about that.
Absolutely one of my all time favourites, going way back to the original 3 door GTi of the late 80’s. Yes the GTi name is gone , but the little Japanese legend lives on. If only we got the 3 door 🤔.
"Last affordable Hot Hatch?"
Indeed a brash and bold comment there Scott!!
just purchased another one last month, great little car
And just like the current MX5, the Swift Sport has no spare tyre (not even a space saver).
I vacillate between selling/keeping my 1500cc ND MX5 to purchase one of these practical beauties.
Lusted after a Swift GTi in my 20's. Purchased one when I turned 40. Now pedal the MX5.
Great video. The reviewer really hones in on the essence of this little fun machine. Every drive is an event.
I understand comparing the Swift Sport with a similar (but not that reliable) car like i20N.
But comparing it with a RWD naturally aspirated Miata is pretty dumb.
600$ for paint for a small car, its the same price for a larger car. Paint per sq cm is expensive. Yet per decibel it offers great value.
will probably be my next car.
my suzuki celerio carried me to italy from germany without a hickup and served me well for 9 years and 100.000km. this car never broke down or had any issues, but a defect A/C ONCE.. thats it..
i will most defintely be loyal to suzuki, because that car was loyal to me
Have it from 2019 and still love it so much ❤
Great review!
Thanks!
I have Suzuki sport it’s great experience
Interesting review that does justice to what this car stands for!
This is one happy-face car with charm and charecter!!!!
I daily my flame orange 2022 Swift Sport for 2 years now. This is a very accurate review.
What car can you compare with the same value as this that’s new?
It may be the last affordable hot hatch after all.
fun little car. btw they should put that engine in the jimny!
Agreed, would be a fun little package!
jimny transmission has a 130nm input limit that's why the k15b in the jimny has been detuned to 130nm from 138nm i think
It has a 660cc turbo in Japan
And the ignis!!
Had a brand new sport swift in metallic black 2021 . Had it remapped to give 162bhp and torque to 280lb/ft . Made a world of difference and truly put it in hot hatch class . 0 -60 mph went from 9 seconds to just under 7 seconds with improved fuel consumption due to remap type . Certainly turns a few heads when blasting away of the lights with BMW and Audi drivers thinking "ok whats going on there " lol . And its the 1.4 mild hybrid as well .. Why they couldnt do this as a standard set up beyond myself . Remapping was done in accordance with manfacturers recommended bhp/ torque curves and ramp parameters so as not to cause premature component failure .. wonder what a 2024 updated sport spec will be ?
I got the swift 2023 CNG Indian version. Similar specifications, but Indian swift has 0 gncap ratings! Nonetheless, there is virtually zero difference when driving in petrol or cng because of amazing tuning of the engine. It gives me a fuel efficiency of, let's say in petrol terms, 34.5 kms per litre in cng (actually it's measured in kgs, but for petrol reference I've used 'litres'). That's mind blowing fuel efficiency, better than most bikes in India. The immediate consequence of this is I visit the cng fuel pump once every 20 days. Great ROI.
You gotta respect swift to not have major accidents as the car races from 0 to 60 in city traffic rapidly. You gotta respect the car to keep yourself and others safe too.
3:07 Where's the 360 camera?
Just been on a speed awareness course in the UK this week,in the new 20mph zones its suggested that you drive in 2nd gear only.
17" alloys
Is it that noisy? Whats its official dB figures? What are some figures to compare with?
A little bit however it's not unbearable.
Where are these reviewers getting their info on prices? In Melbourne a manual is 31k and auto 35k depending on when there's specials on.
We quote Recommended Retail Price as on-roads depend on which state you're in.
1:29 Safety in swift in other countries ;💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥😈😈 In India: 🤡🤡🤡🤡💅🏼💅🏼
Then plz compare the prices in Indian Currency ....
In India u can get the same Swift design with 1200 cc Engine for less than $8000 on Road Price (including that 58 percent tax and 2 percent Cess) !
I dunno, maybe because I've driven mostly NA cars that top out at 6000rpm i dont mind that. Plus its doing the job of paying homage to the old M16A it had with its power band higher in the rev range while still giving you the business low in the rev range. If you want thrills at 7000rpm get a type R or a Golf R, but those cars arent as good for the day to day as this.
this is 5 star safety rated 😲😲, indian version is 1star for the same kerb weight
I thought it was zero rated.
@@sushant3196 but the main question remains if the amount of metal is same by weight then what is the difference, why is maruti missing the opportunity to bring this here
@@shivamx008 Australian import models of swifts are made in Japan.
Who knows what the Indians cheap out on with this “Maruti” name.
We need this in India
How can i import that alloy wheel to India?
I had 3 Swift Sports , two 1.6 and This one - This one didn't have the Hot Hatch feel - Was more 'warm ' Gt. Great for a 1000km drive with all the tech . Nothing ever went wrong - Most of these off the shelf in dealers aren't $30000 they are more like $34000-$37000. Having said that the servicing cost are more th. Moat my I20N along with insurance costs . Great car , I put a Remus Cat back on in that made it complete though . Had all the tech you need though. But more fun than an I20N or I30N (I own both) ... nope , not at all
i20 N is definitely a more serious performance car (and brilliant) but you're right this is softer and also a fair bit cheaper so has its own appeal.
I have to wonder whether a hatch that can't get near a 6 second 0-100 can really be called a hot hatch. Sure a warm hatch or sporty hatch but hot is a bit over the top.
this version of the swift looks way better than the Indian version
Was the hybrid sport not available?
Thankfully Australia never got them. Useless for the sport models.
The new UI on your website is shit, please change it back.
Suzi Q meets Tay Tay 😂. I’ll show myself out.
Please do 🙂
Out 👉
17" wheels.. not 18. Also, good luck pricing one under $33k at any dealership in Australia. Also, the i20n you mentioned being $6k more.. try about 10-12k.
I often wonder if these journalists even do any sort of market research or just slap together a review with a GPT script basing all their "facts" on 2-3 year old data.
Not sure where youre paying $43-45k for an I20n, but they're taking the proverbial. I just ordered a 2025 model for $40k..
Тачка огонь ❤
Жду из Японии такую!) 🎉
why do u say 30,000 they are 33500 manual 35500 auto
Recommend retail price is $28,990, though this does creep over $30,000 (by varying amounts depending on state) when on-road costs are applied
5k over 30k is not a 'creep' ..
I declare swifter
I have swift vehicle & engine broke without any hiting on dated 07/03/2024
😢😢😢😢
how much did you buy it
As fun as it is. It’s not a “hot hatch”. It’s more a Luke warm hatch.
I disagree. Its way faster than my old 205 gti. That was definitely a hot hatch. Its also very easily tuned to go a lot faster.
Have you actually driven one?
Blud those alloys are 17 inch
$30k - tell them they are dreaming
Suzuki swift sports 🎉🎉😂😂
I didn't hear anything nice about the car lol, you are not alone my friend I feel the same about the car, short comings from every aspect
I'm not sure if I would consider it even if it was 10000 cheaper
Apart from the torquey engine, great gearbox, comfortable ride, engaging handling and surprising roominess you mean?
@@carsales I have a 2007 Swift Sport and I like it but over 30000 with not much performance improvement is a little too much.
I bought mine at 16000. Sure inflation exists but not almost double the price.
With all this car payments banks schemes etc they think they can charge whatever this days.
Maybe a good condition used one will be a better option.
Obviously, you have no idea of what is affordable. Just like car manufacturers. People want a car that has running costs. If car makers want to increase prices, they had better make them very fuel efficient and low maintenance.
$30k for a supermini hot hatch is affordable when the average new car sale price is over $50k. Get with the times. Inflation is a thing. Can't afford it, buy used.
5 star safety rating 😂😂😂😂😂😂
It’s Made in Japan model you 1d10t, not the cheap Made in India model.
Thirty thousand bleedin Sovs, they're havin a lend.
Yellow on it is gross. Others are better.
I like the yellow but it looks slick in black
It's still has the ugliest infotainment and dash ever
It's 2024 there still isn't been an upgrade to it
I can live with that, the new gen swift infotainment is even uglier.
The reviewer obviously has no love for the i20n 😢
Heaps of love, i20 N is awesome and much more serious than the Swift, but it’s another $6000 which is a lot at this price point
No love for the Korean unreliable clunkers is normal.
How is a 7.5 second 0-100kph sprint a "hot hatch"? the price tag is a joke for a class like this.
Just look at the crash test of this car😂
You expected it to bounce off the barrier right?
5 stars
@@aldrinpabraham6932 that's in your dreams 😂
@@hahastudioslive The world does not revolve around where you live buddy. This is for the developed markets. Its ANCAP 5 starts
Normal swift is 0 and sport has 5@@hahastudioslive