Suzuki Swift Review 2024 | Small, swift and affordable? All you need

[@mindfreeze0838]

The engine is actually a new one ground up,its quite different to the K series engines of a similar power output. This engine is Suzuki making an even more economical engine that better supports electrification and meets the current euro emissions regulations. Finally I wouldnt take a a MG3 over this as it makes certain comfort compromises to reach a price cheaper than the Suzuki with a full hybrid.

[@killianlpc]

I have the previous model SZ5 Mild Hybrid with 1.0L 3 cyl Boosterjet Engine which has 109bhp. Got to say very underwhelmed by the new model, it just looks like a facelift of my car. Slightly different at the front, and the tail lamps slightly different as well. Interior is almost identical apart from the larger infotainment screen. Overall the car is not that much different. The main disappointment is the engine only delivering a measly 81bhp, don't get me wrong I love my Swift, but to release a new model almost identical with a lesser powered engine that is so much slower is a backwards step by Suzuki. BTW having now had a test drive in the new model a few weeks back can confirm it is like a snail on valium compared to The 1.0 SZ5 Boosterjet Engine, I was actually shocked at how much slower it was. Again I absolutely love my current Swift as it has everything, but current owners will be massively put off by a ridiculous loss in performance of a so called new model, and many current Swift owners like myself will not purchase this 'clone' of the previous model with a woefully underpowered engine. That being said I would not put anyone off buying this model if they are thinking of switching to Suzuki Swift, they are brilliant cars, but again the loss of performance is a massive minus, two annoying things about this so called new model is the loss of the fog lamps, and the warning notifications bleeping every minute which you have to switch off each time you start it up.

[@danyoolripley]

I agree with all of this. I also have the SZ5 with the boosterjet engine. I have the 6 speed automatic gearbox, and would absolutely not get the new model with the slower engine and a CVT gearbox, feels like a massive downgrade. Apparently the new model has better noise dampening, improved adaptive cruise control and heated seats - all desirable to me, but that's a poor trade-off when you lose the turbo and an excellent automatic gearbox (with the flappy paddles for manual control!) I also don't rate the appearance. Suzuki have always borrowed design ideas from various other cars, but the previous models, especially the MK1 and 2, had a look that was uniquely "Swift". That's being replaced by a more generic appearance.

[@anthonybrown4874]

Test drove one of these wasnt a massive upgrade over our 2023 szl though entertainment screen most noticeable uplift and heated seats are a bit of compensation for price rise. Only issue we found was unable to engage cruise above indicated 70 mph otherwise quieter more refined better equipped though i miss hidden door handles. If you have blue light card or similar a useful price reduction takes the cost down to Dacia Sandero levels.

[@JamesNetwood]

No wet belt. And cheaper Polo is a very slow Polo. No Turbo, proper hand brake and port injection. Cam chain. So on paper should be very reliable. Made in Japan by genuine Japanese people. Or you can buy a Stellantis product. Tough one.

[@KevinvanD]

Nice to see the same presenter review the Swift over the last 4 generations and still be enthousiastic about it. Even so far that the same lines are used in multiple video's😁 It remains a great platform and i'm still very happy with my 2013 Swift.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Great to hear, thank you for saying that and appreciating our hard work over time.

[@Rapscallion2009]

One thing I do like about it is that two-tone interior. Seems as if someone has realised you can make a car feel more spacious with a lighter colour.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

I will be staying with my 2015 1.6 Diesel Astra J which delivers an average of 67 mpg and has a lot more room inside and after a long journey does not leave me with a bad back also 0 road tax and only cost me a quarter of the price

[@harimadhavan1712]

Why is it a very high insurance group?

[@EwaEwa-h6b]

Piękne to auto.Bardzo inteligentne,miejskie.Warte swojej ceny.

[@Moharaj421]

Yes, I'm absolutely up to date now.

[@stanthesteelguitarman8228]

Very interesting and informative video - by far the best I've seen on the new Swift. Not so sure about the so-called improvements, particularly on the electrics/entertainment side, which have gone far too far by all manufacturers in my opinion. I think that it will have to be the previous model for me - even better, the 2011 to '17 version if it wasn't getting a little old now!!

[@gib321]

Great review, well delivered.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thanks for watching

[@johnflavin1602]

Car & Driving: how would you rate it against the Mazda 2?

[@Rapscallion2009]

Impressively, the AWD version has slightly raised suspension and revised gear ratios (which might help explain the performance drop). It isn't a serious offroader, but probably ideal for people in wet/cold/muddy areas.

[@wolfschindler8921]

Some people drive only on the open road. A hybrid gains nothing there and only increases the price of the car.

[@isltandemir2996]

Mild Hybrid is acceptable in these cases. They don't have expensive batteries, they have insignificant increase on cars' purchase price. Just help you in start, and in sone rpms like 2000-3000 for efficiency.

[@wolfschindler8921]

@@isltandemir2996 I have done the math. With my driving style, the hybrid would pay for itself after half a million kilometers.

[@isltandemir2996]

@@wolfschindler8921 In my country, 1.5 Corrolla and 1.8 hybrid Corrolla pays back in 3 years, If you do 48.500 km per year.

[@paul-k5q5z]

cute new swift

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Absolutely

[@macfie9331]

Ugly looking car imho! 😮

[@paul-k5q5z]

@@macfie9331 its not ugly at all,arrrrrr/

[@kennethgibson9527]

If you are talking about the new Mazda 2, all it is, it's a toyta Yaris. It's built at the same factory as the Yaris is. & the warranty is far better on the Yaris than on the mazda...the problem that I have is why does it not have 4 stars on the NCAP. It's surpose to be up to date in production. & it's only got 3 stars ..most up to date care have at least 4 or 5 stars on the NCAP....👎

[@cherylkern5969]

Indicators are very noisey. Can that be tined down perhaps?

[@tomatokosir]

I would like to own a Swift once, but they are gerting progressively uglier. First generation was such a lovely car. This one looks like a design by committee..

[@TheMarzelda]

no 100 PH

[@Mike-p9u]

Bring back the old reviewer. This man is boring.

[@stevemathia3832]

That's mean. Everyone is different in their own right.

[@attilio7]

The presenter was excellent. I don't think that you are a Suzuki Swift type of customer.