This wee gem should have been shown on the open road or winding country lanes, where it really excels. Doing handbrake turns like boy racers does not do it justice. The car is peppy, lively and fun. It handles corners like a go kart on rails, with a brilliant gearbox and great power to weight ratio. Reliable and durable too.
Iv owned a 2013 swift sport 5 dr for a year now and I can say there is nothing wrong with it, Very comfy to drive, shit size boot but the 136 bhp engine makes up for it, after 4000 rpm the vvti kicks in and it becomes a different car and puts others to shame, cracking 6 spd box, climate control, cruise control, push button start, keyless entry, handles well through the corners and can lose bigger more powerful cars through the bends, off the line its a very quick car, not planning to change it anytime soon.
The 2017 suzuki swift sport makes 134hp and does 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds. Hm ok, when you think that a 2014 mini COOPER (close to base model engine) makes 134hp and does 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds and the quality and driving experience is much better costs a bit more I believe anyone who considers this should save a bit more money and buy a 2014 and over mini. Have you sat in one? I've sat inside both cars and the swift is all plastic, yes it's cheaper but for a bit more you get a LOT LOT more.
@@lex_uss I Own a M5 F10 that is the love of my life, other than my GF... got to tell you Mini is own by BMW and as good the cars are, the fukin prices to maintain ... is cheaper to pay a plastic surgeon and a brain surgeon than to pay a bmw mecanich with oem parts.... will bet that the japanese car is way more durable reliable and cheaper to own....
I know some people thinks that this is a girl ride, but I like it a lot. I find it unisex. It is a beautiful, elegant car. Sold my CooperS for a Swift sport. It drive better with better fuel economy. It is better at being a Cooper than today's Mini in my honest opinion.
@@oliverhibbs5174 Swift is far more reliable. So it would be a easy choice for me. French brands usually not that reliable which is a shame because I do like some of their cars.
Vicki Butler-Henderson - being a professional racing driver and driving all kinds of cars for a television car program since 1994 and not being able to pull the hand brake - nailed it ^^
Currently looking to downsize to one of these from my big diesel, nice looking little cars with good reviews. Can pick one up with decent mileage for £5k. Sold.
What a piss poor review, who gives a toss about handbrake turn parking ! I had that mastered before I had a licence, we have short listed a Swift Sport as a second car, would like to see it on the handling circuit !
@@stefanmichael5054 onlyonly speaking from my experience but mine was absolutely fantastic. I had a 5 door in black. No problems whatsoever. Amazing car I wish I could have it back.
You can argue that the early GTI turbo was Japan's answer to the little wizz bangs coming from Renault and Peugeot at the time. They used to embarrass many V8 drivers at the stoplights. And they would do it day after day, not " have a drive then take it home and fix it!"
Where on earth did all this rubbish about "cheap interiors" start?! All sorts of car reviewers touching random parts of the interior saying it feels "cheap". I can't remember the last time I drove a car and thought HOLD ON I'M GOING TO TOUCH THE PLASTICS IN THE FOOTWELL AND LAMENT AT HOW CHEAP THE PLASTIC IS THERE.
this clearly prove that the cheap cheap swift can perform in in any hard spot and tracks. for the price you pay. i have it for a weekend track car and add in a nice turbo.
Im actually thinking of selling my mk6 golf R and buying me a 2017 model of this, my mrs has the previous model (manual) n i fricking love that thing, i drive it more than my golfR
I have owned a few R34 Skyline, an S15, Celica, VW Gti, MX-5, 350z etc, and I drive the Swift Sport more than any of them. I love it the most too as it is so driveable and agile!
You’d be dumb to keep a golf r over one of these. What’s the point of a 1600kg “sports” car. It’s just a shame there isn’t a rear wheel drive alternative these days.
All I've learned about this car is the disability for woman to perform a handbreak-turn in it, as well as paint between rear lights and body not matching... great review really.
I remember the first air of this team test, I didn't have gray hair then.... Unsubscribed. Come back when you've got new content because I do love the presenters.
Generally quick refers to time, fastrefers to speed. In common usage, such as basketball, "quick" refers to acceleration while "speed" refers to velocity.
MANOJ you won't..... you'll see a Maruti knock off running around with the outdated k12m. The Japanese spec swift is almost a different car...uses a more powerful more efficient k12b engine. Then let's not even get started when it comes to safety... 5 star rating with 7 airbags vs a death machine that can't even muster a drivers airbag.
This Suzuki Swift is 100% Made in Japan, you turd. Those Marutis in India are legal knockoffs. The might look similar on the outside, but they're completely different cars.
hahha wtf are they on about!!! its so ugly and boring, and half hearted. its sad and cheap, little car without any persona or feeling... and what is the point, of that score system. if an suzuki gets, the same score as an mercedes or jaguar wtf????
This wee gem should have been shown on the open road or winding country lanes, where it really excels. Doing handbrake turns like boy racers does not do it justice. The car is peppy, lively and fun. It handles corners like a go kart on rails, with a brilliant gearbox and great power to weight ratio. Reliable and durable too.
Absolutely!
Iv owned a 2013 swift sport 5 dr for a year now and I can say there is nothing wrong with it, Very comfy to drive, shit size boot but the 136 bhp engine makes up for it, after 4000 rpm the vvti kicks in and it becomes a different car and puts others to shame, cracking 6 spd box, climate control, cruise control, push button start, keyless entry, handles well through the corners and can lose bigger more powerful cars through the bends, off the line its a very quick car, not planning to change it anytime soon.
That was a far more valuable review than the video!
Thanks for the short review. I'm considering getting one to replace my 2005 Mini. :D
Pretty sure it has VVT not VVTI. The power is evenly dispersed through the entire rev range it's not like V-TEC.
Same here I love it! ❤️
great cars had mine new 012 will not consider parting with it keep it for ever
Where the Mini breaks down , the Suzuki is superbly reliable!!! the Suzuki ALL DAY LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the smart mens mini.
Seriously? Wee thing doesn't have anything on the Mini. Swift is cheap and nasty inside
@@garymcavoy2506 If you're worried about how the interior looks, you're missing the point of the car
@@CasKirensys not really your spending your time inside the car fair enough it's a fun car but really bad quality interior
The 2017 suzuki swift sport makes 134hp and does 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds. Hm ok, when you think that a 2014 mini COOPER (close to base model engine) makes 134hp and does 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds and the quality and driving experience is much better costs a bit more I believe anyone who considers this should save a bit more money and buy a 2014 and over mini. Have you sat in one? I've sat inside both cars and the swift is all plastic, yes it's cheaper but for a bit more you get a LOT LOT more.
@@lex_uss I Own a M5 F10 that is the love of my life, other than my GF... got to tell you Mini is own by BMW and as good the cars are, the fukin prices to maintain ... is cheaper to pay a plastic surgeon and a brain surgeon than to pay a bmw mecanich with oem parts.... will bet that the japanese car is way more durable reliable and cheaper to own....
I know some people thinks that this is a girl ride, but I like it a lot.
I find it unisex. It is a beautiful, elegant car.
Sold my CooperS for a Swift sport.
It drive better with better fuel economy.
It is better at being a Cooper than today's Mini in my honest opinion.
How is it on insurance? I'm 23 and looking for my first car,this and the Renault twingo sport our my 2 choices and need help deciding!
@@oliverhibbs5174 Swift is far more reliable. So it would be a easy choice for me. French brands usually not that reliable which is a shame because I do like some of their cars.
I just bought a 2012 plate and I love it. Nice little run around.
Vicki Butler-Henderson - being a professional racing driver and driving all kinds of cars for a television car program since 1994 and not being able to pull the hand brake - nailed it ^^
feminism strikes again
Lmao true
Only men can pull the handbrake easily
One of the great car tests of all time.
I bougth a 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport BoosterJet 1.4 l Mt some days ago, because the test drive was great.
You still using it?
@@rul3s1232Yes..... My Suzuki Swift Sport 2020 has 20,000 km.
Currently looking to downsize to one of these from my big diesel, nice looking little cars with good reviews. Can pick one up with decent mileage for £5k. Sold.
Such praise for a Japanese car among the snobbish British motoring press is so very rare. It must be a truly great car.
Yas
What a piss poor review, who gives a toss about handbrake turn parking ! I had that mastered before I had a licence, we have short listed a Swift Sport as a second car, would like to see it on the handling circuit !
How is it???
I used to have a 63 plate. I LOVED that car. Only thing was the boot was pretty small.
looking to buy one would you say it was reliable mate?
@@stefanmichael5054 onlyonly speaking from my experience but mine was absolutely fantastic. I had a 5 door in black. No problems whatsoever. Amazing car I wish I could have it back.
I have a 63 plate one it’s my first car and I love it!!
Same bro zc32s
Speaking as a retired automechanic it's too bad Suzuki cars are no longer available in the U.S. Price vs quality you got more than your moneys worth!
Plz never change the Fifth Gear crew
This is the best crew I like. Never change it in future
Should they be too old then fifth gear should then shut down
@@njabulogodfrey2039 pretty sure they fired tiff
You can argue that the early GTI turbo was Japan's answer to the little wizz bangs coming from Renault and Peugeot at the time. They used to embarrass many V8 drivers at the stoplights. And they would do it day after day, not " have a drive then take it home and fix it!"
Suzuki make great little cars, phenomenal value for money.
Where on earth did all this rubbish about "cheap interiors" start?! All sorts of car reviewers touching random parts of the interior saying it feels "cheap". I can't remember the last time I drove a car and thought HOLD ON I'M GOING TO TOUCH THE PLASTICS IN THE FOOTWELL AND LAMENT AT HOW CHEAP THE PLASTIC IS THERE.
I'm all tears wish I had this in India , I've got this very gen swift but just 89bhp /113nm engine output
That has to be the coolest small car ever. 33:40 so want one. Have the Metro now, love it too. Specially w gas price.
Should really include the model year of the car in the title, or at the very least the description.
I know this was three years ago but you can tell with the number plate
was this made in. late 2011? because the plate says 61 not 67
Thomas farquhar - Correct. They’re all old.
yes, they just re-upload it.
I love this car
Just love this car...
Even though mine is a diesel... Keep it in the thin band and its a rocket
A mini rocket.
this clearly prove that the cheap cheap swift can perform in in any hard spot and tracks.
for the price you pay. i have it for a weekend track car and add in a nice turbo.
At the beginning of the video, where are they all walking to?
I have a question to Suzuki Swift Sport owners.
Is it possibile to make a handbreake turn on the dry tarmac???
depends on how hard you pull it
Im actually thinking of selling my mk6 golf R and buying me a 2017 model of this, my mrs has the previous model (manual) n i fricking love that thing, i drive it more than my golfR
Did you do it?
Did you buy it
I have owned a few R34 Skyline, an S15, Celica, VW Gti, MX-5, 350z etc, and I drive the Swift Sport more than any of them. I love it the most too as it is so driveable and agile!
You’d be dumb to keep a golf r over one of these. What’s the point of a 1600kg “sports” car. It’s just a shame there isn’t a rear wheel drive alternative these days.
The Jason and Tiff pissing contests are always fun
Why do you have to reupload an old video?!
All I've learned about this car is the disability for woman to perform a handbreak-turn in it, as well as paint between rear lights and body not matching... great review really.
Reviews like this are why you never got another series. I'd still marry VBH though.
Why did u upload an old video 😑
Own one and a great little drive but did you guys just yank a review out?
Japanese cars usually get higher scores.
Why they upload an old video?
perhaps they couldn't get over it :/
Don’t see the point of doing handbrakes ?? Just review the fucking car ffs
I missed the GTi's ,im not too keen on the sports
Why try to destroy the handbrake like that, I do not understand it, Funny way to review cars.
Not as good as the 90s swift gti, 1.3 litre,115 bhp, that was a great car.👍
Not as good... but better!
@@c.glivingstone9832 yeah, much better 💪
This is the old Swift. And the review was a complete waste of time.
I remember the first air of this team test, I didn't have gray hair then.... Unsubscribed. Come back when you've got new content because I do love the presenters.
That's my dream car
I want the one that is 100% made in Japan
If it has the antenna on the back, it's made in Japan.
Its now the OLD version !!!
Good review until they spent half the video pissing about with handbrake parking. Pointless.
If you got payed 9 000 pounds by Suzuki RAISE 9 . If you only got 8 000 then raise 8 !
Compare this with Polo GTI
truth show i have driven it
already not new in 2017
I think 13 grand is a lot of money. I wouldn't buy new anyway.
121mph? xD a Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost is quicker.
*faster
MarkSparky95 same thing.
Quickness is acceleration
Fastness is top speed
MarkSparky95 it's the same thing. Use your search engine of choice to see the definition of 'quick/quickness'.
Generally quick refers to time, fastrefers to speed. In common usage, such as basketball, "quick" refers to acceleration while "speed" refers to velocity.
3ドアもいいよね！
I dont think this is the newest swift. watch this ruclips.net/video/z2ZvFSd6O1A/видео.html
Come to india. You'll see swift everywhere
MANOJ you won't..... you'll see a Maruti knock off running around with the outdated k12m.
The Japanese spec swift is almost a different car...uses a more powerful more efficient k12b engine.
Then let's not even get started when it comes to safety... 5 star rating with 7 airbags vs a death machine that can't even muster a drivers airbag.
Jason Muir Ya ur right
interpretation uncertainty explanation fool sample welcome tap remaining.
2:31 Uhhhhhh… What?
Where is the review??? utter crap. I want to know about the car
This car was agem
Terrible review.
chunky little monkey😂😂😂
Hand break turns so what? Pointless self indulgence!
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Shit review taken to far!
5th lol
How do you test if a car is any good? Yep, handbrake turn it into a parking spot. Please fifth gear, time to run along and die. Pathetic!
This woman (like most others) cannot drive
cheap indian maruthi renamed as Suzuki 😂😂😂
yes ur right..indian Maruti Suzuki cheap and very bad built quality..
This Suzuki Swift is 100% Made in Japan, you turd. Those Marutis in India are legal knockoffs. The might look similar on the outside, but they're completely different cars.
@@SharapovaFan yup
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Idiotic review! Handbrake turns should be the title.
First!! 😁
hahha wtf are they on about!!! its so ugly and boring, and half hearted. its sad and cheap, little car without any persona or feeling...
and what is the point, of that score system. if an suzuki gets, the same score as an mercedes or jaguar wtf????
Your comment is stupid.