2024 Suzuki Swift - all new, still brilliant

[@robbieelvin4951]

Very pleased that Suzuki are still making a Swift when so many superminis have recently departed. I have a previous gen Swift and find it an absolute joy to drive and live with every day.

[@MdvK13979]

and still with a manual gearbox! which is also becoming more of an exception

[@Uni_Iris_1]

With most cars I find SMILES per hour is FAR more important than MILES per hour

[@kevinnye5132]

@@Uni_Iris_1 Nah more miles per gallon puts SMILES on my face 😁

[@IlmoIlmarinen]

Realized that this translates pretty well to Finnish: kilometers per hour = kilometriä tunnissa / ilometriä tunnissa = joyous meters per hour 😂

[@chrisoncars4879]

I had one of these as a courtesy car recently, whilst our Suzuki Ignis was in for a service. It was only the basic 'Motion' spec, but I couldn't believe how much spec it had, how nice it was to drive and how much more refined Swifts had become. I'd definitely recommend one.

[@davidbright4539]

have had mine for two months now absolutely love driving it best supermini out there and i have had most of them

[@TheStobb50]

The interesting thing about Suzuki is the way they slowly crept into the uk market. Everyone has heard of the Suzuki motorcycles but not many automatically thank Suzuki cars yet they are bloody good and they have built a growing loyal, following over the years

[@MarthaMansbridge]

You must be going back a bit because Suzuki have sold a solid number of cars here for decades?

[@davidhinkson8856]

I'm always impressed with how far Suzuki has come over the years. They still make some good "first cars", and I'm glad to see they still make a manual version although where i live the majority of them are automatic.

[@GoldenCroc]

I am also a Suzuki fan, but just as (and as I commented back then as well) with your last Swift mild hybrid review (I think it was, at least) I am unconvinced the hybrid system does all that much above single digit mph speeds except satisfy legislators. 2.3kw added power really is "literally nothing". On the flip side, 7kg added weight is even less, so all in all I would rather have it, than go without. But as mild hybrids go, it really is as "mild" as drinking a stiff glass of demineralized, room temperature water. Enthusiastic marketing aside, it really seems like a very nice and sensible car that probably wont put its name to shame.

[@thedeadstig123]

Mild hybrids are just the car industry trying to keep petrol cars with advantages without a heavy battery, it's a good con as they know governments just care as long as it says hybrid on the back

[@MarthaMansbridge]

I agree it’s a mild-mild-mild hybrid but at the end of the day what matters is the economy and this beats almost everything else with fancier Hybrid systems. The new MG3 - great example, but electric motor, bigger battery, heavier in every respect, no better economy.

[@RichieRouge206]

Always been a huge fan of Suzuki as a brand. Our other family car is a 2019 Ignis 1.2 5 Speed and it's such a funky little thing, amazing to drive and does an easy 55+ mpg and that's around town! Such an underrated brand. And I love the bright colours in the interior - most cars are incredibly depressing and all black. All these monitors and limiters are so bloody annoying and I hate them. Great video Matt

[@furiousdriving]

I love the Ignis, small, fun and interesting looking

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

Daughters got a 66 plate which I think is the best looking mark. Great little car for twisty B roads and it's economical.

[@JK061996]

Can't say I'm in love with the new look. Still, I'm glad Suzuki keeps offering a 4x4 version which is extremely rare for a supermini

[@profrumpo]

Excellent review and I'm considering one of these to replace my ageing Honda Jazz, frankly I'd buy another Jazz like a shot but not at @£27k! The Swift is much more sensibly priced, wish it had a little more pep though.

[@nekite1]

I'll stick with my 2010 Honda CR-Z mild hybrid. Another car that has lots of smiles per mile, but is very economical to run. The legendary car designer Frank Stephenson rated the CR-Z as a future design classic.

[@DjiMini4Pro.MyVideos.-sw5yl]

Have the Ultra on order....Have had a new 1993 Swift and various Suzuki bikes in the past. Thanks for a very comprehensive and positive review. Every other reviewer majors on "Scratchy Plastics"....ffs.....Cars in this price bracket all have some. Sorry got to go and scratch my dashboard,,,,,,

[@nakoma5]

I'm just happy to see a good ol 5 speed manual. And the new face is so cute! I'm sold but Suzuki under GM was mad not to bring it to USA and instead we got unreliable Daewoos that killed their rep.

[@Rapscallion2009]

I almost bought one in about 1994. It was the Swift GTi. Great little car, drove like an Austin mini without the reliability issues. Don't know why I didn't buy it as it would have been a great choice for me at that stage. Dependable, fun, economical to run. I considered a Swift again in 2017 but ended up with a Vitara - I wanted the extra space and the 1.2 4-cylinder engine fitted to the Allgrip swifts wasn't very nice. Now I don't really need the extra space very often I would consider one of these.

[@DavidJones-dq7iu]

As you were talking about the speed I had an advert for 1984 on audible

[@furiousdriving]

the computers know...

[@BillEllis-w9v]

About 40 years ago, stop start at traffic lights, ment there was something wrong. Now its standard, lol! Thanks.

[@kinghock]

I love Swifts. I've had a 2008 since new, 1.5 automatic. By far and away the least economical of the regular Swifts, I still routinely see 45-50 MPG in mixed driving. It's done well over 100,000 miles and is beginning to get a little elderly for my liking, so looking forward to upgrading to a new one sometime soon!

[@tonysargent7787]

Another great video has always Matt and family 👍

[@maxidyne]

One of the last fun small B segment hatchback cars! Really like the Swift, interesting design and well equipped. Another great review Matt.

[@kevinnye5132]

A very well thought out design and quirky quality Matt, really like it and I’m not really a big Suzuki fan but an impressed with level of equipment 👌🏻

[@laskos02]

I predicted that the following video after older producer's Swift's is going to be a newer model

[@MrTopgearnerd]

i work at a Suzuki dealer, and loved it when i drove it. 3-cylinder fun. BUT the speed limit warning drove me nuts, it read the 70km/h off ramp speed signs when i still were on the 110km/h motorway!

[@furiousdriving]

unfortunately all the makers have to do speed limit things now, and they are all infuriating (and none work properly and read speed signs right either!)

[@Unikornis86]

Can you turn it off?

[@TenSixFour]

I've had several swifts and I love them. Not too keen on the looks of this one and I'm gutted they dropped the 1.0 boosterjet.

[@jameswalker7874]

5 speed set up well is ideal for a smaller car. Hopefully they'll do well with these, and bring the 4x4 version out soon. Our R56 S is in 5th gear at 32mph/6th at 42mph. All it's achieving is to wear out the clutch slightly faster. The V70s are more normally geared with 6th being very much cruising only.

[@sirhenners204]

the 4x4 version has been out since April (source- I work for Suzuki)

[@jameswalker7874]

@@sirhenners204 Ah, I used the configurator wrong - didn't see the arrow for the other engine options!

[@michaelarcher6278]

Last year I was looking to buy a new car, it was a toss up between the Swift and a Mazda2 hatchback. The Mazda won out just . But if I replace it in 3 years it's probably going to be a Swift. Probably the 2 best super minis left.

[@jdmguy44]

Agree as Mazda 2 owner also. If you like a fun involving drive these two are the best options. The only two Japanese superminis that offer manual transmissions, sweet naturally aspirated engines and sharp handling not to mention great real world fuel economy and proven reliability.

[@TassieLorenzo]

They are both great cars! The notion Japanese appliance commuter cars aren't fun to drive is proven demonstrably wrong by these two cars (among others)! 😊

[@alfrredd]

Mazda 2 is now a Toyota Yaris 😂

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@alfrredd Only in North America. We get the regular Yaris and GR Yaris in Australia or Europe. 🙂

[@alfrredd]

@@TassieLorenzo Well, I just checked Mazda Australia and yeah you do get the previous model 2, here in Europe the new one is a rebadged Toyota Yaris (hybrid). The US website doesn't even show the Mazda 2 so I assume they don't sell it at all.

[@jdmguy44]

The Swift and Mazda 2 are the most appealing cars of their segment IMO. That said, the full hybrid Jazz or Yaris are also impressive.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

The Mazda 2 is a Yaris hybrid

[@jdmguy44]

@@alexanderstefanov6474 Mazda still sell their in house Mazda 2 along side the Yaris derived version.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

@@jdmguy44 not since 2022, the only 2 sold in Europe is the rebadged Yaris hybrid 115

[@jdmguy44]

@@alexanderstefanov6474 where are you based? That's not true here in the UK . The existing Mazda 2 (DJ model) is still sold alongside the rebadged Toyota Yaris full hybrid model. Same also in Germany and France etc.

[@gunnarliljas8459]

Good review and a lovely car. But you forgot to show how it looks.

[@front2427]

naw he didney

[@flipperth1]

3:02 - Emergency Stop? (hence cut to later on at the roundabout??) 😂 Only joking!! Great video as always!! Thanks for your content - really enjoyable.

[@furiousdriving]

no, I fluffed the next line and had to repeat it! Talking is hard...

[@davidpickard9393]

70mpg on the motorway. I think you will find that the trip had been reset a few easy miles before the car was dropped off.I got 99.9mpg out of my Clio e tech over 12 miles(down hill most of the way)

[@anthonybrown4874]

Surprisingly good car for thr money we own a 23 plate szl and it's a very decent car, the new model which we test drove e couple of times builds on it quieter, nicer Interior prefer the old door handles. Surprisingly I couldn't engage cruise at a few mph above an indicated 70 which is unwelcome, blue light card gets useful discount too.

[@furiousdriving]

that might be part of the new regs about controlling speed, they are very annoying

[@rogermaybank9345]

Very interesting video Matt. I presently own a Seat Mii that I've owned for seven years from new. Not powerful but good fun to drive. I've recently been thinking what on earth would I buy now if I had to buy a new car and I really don't know. I don't want an SUV, I don't want electric, the Swift would be idea but is a severe turn off with all that mandated assistance. I love driving, my days of breaking the speed limit are way behind me. The way things are going, if I do but another car, it's likely to be a good second-hand one.

[@charliemansonUK]

The pinging speed warning is concerning seeing as my previous two brand new Hyundais have been consistently 10% out. So 30mph = 27, 33 = 30, 44 =44 etc and 76 is 70. I use a gps speedometer

[@ianhackney5630]

All speedometers are the same there designed that way

[@BelfastMurf]

Looks great, well designed & nice interior. Too much beeping going on though….

[@terryatkinson899]

I do like suzuki and this would suit me if I wanted a new car 😊 no doubt some clever clogs will develop a way around the speed bing bings 🤫👍🇮🇪

[@front2427]

bingo bongo👀👀👀

[@dexietyy7922]

By far one of the best looking modern cars I’ve seen on the road so far 👍 tempted to get one and break my strict rule of not owning a car newer than 2007

[@CraigTheBrute-yf7no]

Why the rule?

[@dexietyy7922]

@ all the complicated electronics sensors etc put me off I like cars more simple and easier to work on

[@whydotufaqoff]

Would have been nice to see the front of the car...thanks though pretty good review

[@michaelarchangel1163]

I preferred the normally aspirated one to either this one or its preceeding model.

[@jdmguy44]

This model is normally aspirated.

[@front2427]

@@jdmguy44 true, its only now and again that its not.

[@jdmguy44]

@@front2427 ?

[@michaelarchangel1163]

@@jdmguy44 With electrical assistance though. I prefer purely fuel driven vehicles that can be worked on by myself and other average mechanics. The less the complexity of a drivetrain, the more reliable in the long term. I do realise that many like to change vehicles as often as they change their socks. I've had the same car for 27 years and it's supremely reliable. I do like my 1000cc Suzuki mototcycle mind you, albeit it's equally analogue, no riding moses and doesn't even have anti lock brakes.

[@jdmguy44]

@@michaelarchangel1163 it is purely fuel driven. A mild hybrid like this is pretty simple with an ISG and small battery pack. No turbo and a manual gearbox. It is not a full hybrid so only ever runs on the petrol engine. It is hardly any different to the previous versions without mild hybrid tech. I would expect long term reliability to be as good as any previous version.

[@jimdavis5230]

I have noticed that the recent Swifts use 0 W 16 very thin engine oil. Some people say that such thin oil will cause excessive engine wear. Others say it's okay because the machining tolerances are so tight that thin oil is required to lubricate the engine properly. Suzuki recommend fully synthetic 0 W 16 engine oil so I guess it's okay.

[@furiousdriving]

I’d guess the tolerances are incredibly tight now

[@fhwolthuis]

Lovely car ❤

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

I like the look of the new car, I don't like the nanny state interventions the car seem to has by law. A great review as always Matt.

[@JamesAllmond]

Unfortunately, that is one we will never see in the States. Suzuki Automobiles went down in flames here a decade ago or so. Almost took the bike company with it.... It uses a starterator? Oh my.

[@edrichnieuwoudt8459]

I not a fan of the new grill looks weird

[@takoualahcen3481]

I think I just saw a 420 there 👌🏽♥️

[@Thomas-ul3uy]

The body in the photo before the video starts, it looks like an updated version of a Fiat 500L. A friend of mine has a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, when a cell of lithium battery or complete battery went bad it causes all kinds of issues. The Hyundai uses the same type belt driven starter/alternator. The lithium battery issue, when the battery goes bad, can't drive the car with the gas engine only, it strands you and will have to be towed to a garage. Suzuki quit the US market, they had very minimal sales. No dealer network. I read one article in US news that even banks wouldn't loan money to buy new ones when Suzuki announced they wouldn't stay in the US.

[@d.c.Jones70]

Try and get your hands on the MG3 Hybrid+ I picked mine up a few weeks ago and getting upto 60mph around town and more on a run. I did think about the Swift but the MG has 190hp and I preferred the looks.

[@Lobo-ih3bh]

They look good but the hybrid system is pretty weak.

[@nigelh4617]

Interesting colour, it suits the car, although it reminds me of a Key Lime Pie.

[@Unikornis86]

Can you turn off the speed limit warning function?

[@user-ih7gc7dt9l]

I’m sure it suits somebody. Hope the carpet is of better quality than previous models.

[@worldofrandometry6912]

It's bad enough that governments are forcing stuff upon us whether we like it or not, but now we have stupid things forced upon us in cars too. However, drivers should not exceed speed limits. I wonder if the boy racers will respond to the dings and bongs?

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Sure they will find a way to disable it 😂

[@EwaEwa-h6b]

To auto jest super nowoczesne,inteligentne.

[@williamwales6619]

Lo Matt, Ah want one,!! Then i waken up. To late in life for me. Lottery win perhaps??. Ive always liked a Swift,had a few over the years. Thanks for the video. Don't forget my request for a review on a 2000 Toyota Corolla. Later.👍

[@colinhicks4174]

Another good review. But what happened to the mk3 & 4? :) I’m not sure if the new shape is as nice as the old. But I did not like the mk4 in 2017 and it grew on me. At least this time we get proper rear door handles. But a couple of big issues that put me off. One, beep beep beep. I completely agree with Matt. I won’t be buying a 24 year car unless there is a way to switch off the ‘safety’ systems with one button. There is a manufacturer that does this, which I’ve have forgotten. (MG, Renault, Dacia?) Two, Swift is not swift. No Sport model, no warm model since 2020. So the one I recommend is the mk4 110hp 1.0 3 cylinder. I have this engine in the 2017 Baleno.

[@pekkokuopanportti6859]

So, could you argue that the speed limiter makes drivers that would have otherwise driven at or very close to the speed limit to increase their speed, so as to stay solidly above the limit and thus avoid the frequent beeps (and instead only suffer through the initial set of beeps)?

[@furiousdriving]

Yes, you could put it that way!

[@michaelkilbride2927]

Are the power outputs including the hybrid or pluse the hybride

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Good vibes 👍👍

[@vidfletch]

The styling is very colour dependent. In some hues, it looks very ungainly. It is, however, different! My daughter had the previous model. Much nicer.

[@front2427]

Aye,that's like you the auld yin....

[@davidhinkson8856]

Red, yellow and blue are the best colors on these.

[@jameswarden9136]

I love this car :)

[@TassieLorenzo]

I don't think it's "all-new", I think it's the mid-cycle refresh using the same basic bodyshell as the old model. Just with new door skins (they also moved the rear handle down from the window to the body) as well as new front and rear treatments, in typical Japanese facelift style -- the tactic Japanese brands developed to give the impression of new product every 5 years, even though it's really still a 10 year product cycle. 🙂 I think a close inspection of the A-pillar and roofline between old and "all new" models confirms this, if I'm not mistaken. There is certainly a fleet of new (less powerful?) lower emissions engines. Folks in Australia are sad about the loss of the high emitting Swift Sport variant, as well as complaining about the other engines now making less power in preparation for Euro 7 compliance.

[@jasoncornell1579]

Did u use the tea shelf?😊

[@furiousdriving]

naturally

[@front2427]

He made cheese and onion pieces on it.

[@classics144sportscarschannel]

thats prob the base line version

[@marcin7258]

Insurance group 28.

[@delukxy]

Missed a walk round of the car so have no idea what it looks like other than some body flutes and a rear light. Yes it needs a wash but we don't mind that.

[@KylieBeattie]

I like the suzuki swift

[@RathnakumariEkanayake]

Please praise

[@paulc9588]

I like this a lot. One of the few modern superminis that has genuine appeal. What a shame it will be when cars like this finally disappear. Seems like I belong in the 1990s rather than the 2020s.

[@eggy1962]

minor moan on many hatchbacks ....rear seats not folding fully flat.....the old suzi wagon r vauxhall agila 1 turned into mini van and i miss that.

[@billgriffiths1685]

Yipee I'm in the TOP 10

[@Mirage8v]

Love the newer Suzuki's. My wife has a newer Baleno. Slightly bigger and more mature styling. Great to drive and reliable. Just a lil oversprung and the powersteering is 'enthousiastic' but it's what you expect from a car like that.

[@Altezza1999]

Has a passing resemblance to the Honda CR-Z.

[@davefig1760]

Will they do a Sport?

[@furiousdriving]

They’ve not said they will yet

[@bmused55]

I call them the "Not-so-Swift" as generally when I come across a Swift, it's being driver 20 miles under the limit with extreme restraint on the accelerator when moving off.

[@5taycool]

hey hey, what about your volvo 740? Waiting for new repairs...

[@furiousdriving]

its an old volvo, its not going to break!

[@5taycool]

​@@furiousdriving can confirm it doesn't break. But maintenance has to be done (e.g. in new videos! :P)

[@ThatLeeNoble]

Same with auto stop/start. Need big button in the middle to switch off, lots of cars now are starting to hide it away in the touch screen menus. :(

[@mikecawood]

I hope it has a petrol engine.

[@front2427]

What do you think it runs on?paraffin?

[@KylieBeattie]

It will have think most hybrids are petrol

[@grayfool]

Every time I get in a newer Swift I'm pleasantly surprised by the space and comfort. Good job Suzuki. Good job Matt.

[@3anpaul]

From your review I thought 'hey great, they are still making cars with proper engines, gearbox and dials, not too much electronic nonsense, and reasonably light and compact - maybe there are cars still out there I could be tempted to buy'! Then I looked at a face-on picture of the car on the Suzuki website. QUACK, the resemblance to a baby duck is overpowering. Just what were they thinking? And did you deliberately edit the video so there were no front-on views?

[@jogreen238]

18:12 18:12

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Drove one yesterday - really great to drive. The only thing I can’t quite warm to is that bonnet line. It makes the front look structurally weak - like the front end would drop off in a crash. It’s a very odd styling choice I have to say. In some colours, the panel gap screams at you. The other elephant in the room is the price. £19-21-5k … for the same money you can have a Polo, Fabia, Corsa etc. or the entire range of Citycars and a load of Dacia models. You’d have to really want the Swift to pay that price. On the unique plus side - you can have it with AWD which in parts of the UK is certainly an advantage.

[@richardhowlett7398]

Way better than a Corsa . With you on the nannying tech , part of a Machiavellian plan to stop car ownership 🤔 I would never buy a new car , even if I won the lottery .

[@thedeadstig123]

I really hope they've fixed that generator/alternator system as they love to destroy crankshafts by ripping the crank pulleys off Really bad problem on the whole Suzuki range but mostly the ignis

[@gefthetalkingmongoose]

Why do you want to drive over the speed limit?

[@furiousdriving]

Im not suggesting driving over the limit but are you driving watching the speedo constantly in case you do 61 instead of 60, or watching the road so you dont crash?

[@gefthetalkingmongoose]

@@furiousdriving That's what the beep is for, so you don't have to watch your speedo ;)

[@jefferysmith3930]

Cheeky little motor! What I don’t get about modern cars is how much can it really cost to make the rear door panels as nice as the front? It’s not just low end cars either even midrange cars are doing this same thing. Infuriating!

[@SCOORPM]

You drive on the wrong way!!

[@gaufrid1956]

Suzuki Swifts equal excellent. ADATS equals dumb.

[@altspitfire]

That is hideous.

[@maxheadroom7687]

no spare wheel! what a joke not even a puncture repair kit which if you get a puncture in the sidewall is useless anyway! Built down to a cost. Once you get stuck with a flat you will be really unhappy whilst waiting for a recovery truck.

[@Byrstr]

The build quality is awful the previous swift are known for needing new gearbox’s after 30,000 miles the carpets are so thin that they don’t last for that time either they rattle inside so much awful awful car brand and awful car

[@kinghock]

Sounds like you don't know what you're on about. I've got a 2008 Swift with over 100,000 miles on it, no issues at all and certainly nothing with the gearbox. Two other Swifts in the family, also no issues. But you stick to being overdramatic, suits you

[@ukmud6218]

It looks tragic, a bloated supermini

[@kinghock]

It weighs under a ton. Jog on

[@TassieLorenzo]

It's not Kei car sized, but it's FAR from large or bloated. It's quite a bit smaller than a Fiesta or Clio. Are imports like the Suzuki Alto Lapin Kei car available for people who want a true supermini? 🙂 The Alto Lapin (like most Kei cars) is adorable!

[@ukmud6218]

​@@kinghockI said looks not is