The Suzuki Swift was manufactured and designed to rival its competitors the more recognised Ford Fiesta and VW Polo. This cheerful, fun and economical super mini is manufactured with two different sizes of engine to choose from; the 1.3 diesel or the 1.2 petrol but each produce performance that this responsive that gets you around the city niftily whist maintaining great economy on fuel. If you don’t want to have the same small car as everyone else, it’s definitely a car worth considering. Read on to find out more about one of the most economical super minis on the market.
And in spite of dimensions that are on the smaller side, the inside space is still of decent proportions, with excellent space inside in the rear and front for any passengers and a boot that is slightly limited – restricting you in that area somewhat. Finding a great Suzuki dealer is easy. It is therefore well worth going online to get an idea yourself of this car and to see the great range of Suzuki’s on offer.
On the whole, the Suzuki Swift is a feasible option to the other models in this category of car, and if you opt to go for the genuinely superior Sport model you’ll get something truly sporty. Additionally the 4×4 models are handy off-road and/or when you need to handle rougher terrain.
According to Wikipedia, the 2nd generation Suzuki Swift obtained a 4-star rating when it came to NCAP crash tests. With awards such as Irish car of the year 2006 and celebrity endorsements, including that of Cristiano Ronaldo, it is no surprise that sales exceeded those forecast. It remains a firm favourite of many drivers because it is fuel efficient and therefore fairly economical to run.
Cost of running, MPG and carbon dioxide emissions
The major selling point of the Suzuki Swift is that it very economical to run, as the petrol engine returns around 56.5mpg in combined fuel economy when paired with the gearbox that is manual, and only emitting carbon dioxide at 116g/km. So your road tax will only be next to nothing! But of course, as is generally the case with automatics, if you chose this option, your economy will decrease to 50mpg. As expected, the diesel engine sports a superior blend of economy and performance, with deliverance of 72.4mpg. You still pay tax on the carbon dioxide emissions of 101g/km from the diesel, but this is still impressively low.
Comfort and Style of Interior
Even though this is considered “sporty” and is a sporty model, you still get a very comfy drive and ride in a Suzuki Swift – it handles rougher terrain and roads exceptionally, particularly the 4 x 4 model. Only the biggest potholes wobble the drive and passengers very slightly!
Another beauty of the Suzuki Swift is that there are minimal wind or road sounds when driving around town at low speeds and it remains pretty quiet even on the open roads. At optimal speeds on the motorway, noises can begin to interfere.
Inside the Swift isn’t as impressive and it’s impressive exterior, but the dash is well laid out and the interior is rather dark. Nevertheless, the Suzuki Swift boasts practical amounts of accessories and equipment. Even given its smaller dimensions the driver and passenger space is optimal inside, with great room and leg space for four adults to easily fit in the Suzuki Swift, with even taller passengers being able to sit comfortably on any lengthier drives, even in the back! The Suzuki Swift also features a decent amount of cup holders and cubbyholes around the interior to hold all you need.
