New Suzuki Swift vs Old Swift - Which is the better buy right now?

[@LanceHlatshwayo-dq3zd]

I love the old swift man, no amount of specs would make me choose the newer model over the old one..the little thing is a masterpiece

[@semicolon101]

The additional airbags does it for me hey

[@Kopsnkops]

The new one is miles better than the old one. CVT instead of AMT, 6 airbags, led headlights and fog lights, better infotainment, park distance control…I could go on

[@LanceHlatshwayo-dq3zd]

The additional bags do have impact on people opting for the newer one and they did fix all the things people complained about in the previous model but still,the old one looks so so so good and whether it's cvt or amt it really doesn't have an effect on me because I think Suzukis are better with a manual transmission😹As I watched this video,I couldn't help but keep staring at the old one.Its just too well designed.

[@shaheen3705]

@@semicolon101same and cruise control. Fetching mine today.

[@TseboMoloto]

The Original 2017/18 GLX was way better, 7 airbags, fuel efficient, I used to get around 4.5l/100 on it, and while it lacked in tech, it was a hassle free car, drove it for 5 years with no problem whatsoever.

[@MasterAppels]

I'd rather buy a used Baleno GLX. You can get a 23/24 Baleno GLX for the price of a new Swift GLX. You get a bigger car with a more powerful engine.

[@sureshannaidoo103]

The baleno fuel efficiency is terrible. It also has alot of wind noise at high speeds

[@CAPEGARDENS]

Kak both

[@JamesBrown-lq5nn]

​@@CAPEGARDENS damn calm down

[@lloydndhlovu7985]

​@@CAPEGARDENS Nah the Swift is so fuel efficient. The best really.

[@TheAvela]

Wow 😮​@@CAPEGARDENS

[@albovandyk3842]

I have the 2018 Suzuki Dzire, Same shape as the old 2022 shape swift, Mine has 469000km on the clock and same engine never opened, still driving very well

[@BongelaMnguni]

That's a lot of km for a 2018 car

[@vincentmothapa2421]

@@BongelaMnguni Likely an Uber car

[@BongelaMnguni]

@vincentmothapa2421 Doesn't Uber have a mileage limit for a vehicle?

[@vincentmothapa2421]

@@BongelaMnguni I have no idea. It's the only reason I could think of why that car has so many km in such a short period

[@BongelaMnguni]

@vincentmothapa2421 To put in into context; assuming he bought his car at the beginning of 2018, he was averaging 67000 km per year for 7 years. That's freaking insane

[@lovingCarz]

Considering the pricing and how this car is specked I seriously wonder why people still buy the polo vivo. This car gives you all round electric windows while the vivo even the top of the range GT still offers manual windows at the back and with that price I wonder why people still buy the vivo. Personally I would buy the Suzuki through and through.

[@BongelaMnguni]

Have you driven both cars? A Polo Vivo is much more comfortable than this cupboard at highway speeds. This thing feels like it's gonna tip over every time you pass an oncoming a truck

[@vincentmothapa2421]

I generally like your content, but this is not it!

[@sabelosharks.shabalala4466]

Polo vivo look good 😅

[@Carscoza]

Interesting, thanks for the comment. What could we have done better?

[@davidshongwe5037]

Brand loyalty

[@Riaanbls]

I absolutely love this look. I saw it on KZbin before it launched and loved it . Put my name om a waiting list immediately. Bought it November 24...The new bonnet and front look😍😍

[@gok0o]

Old Swift looks so much better such a shame

[@miyelanimashaba1324]

Prefer the older look

[@TheAvela]

265k is so close to the entry level Fronx though.

[@j33psamuels48]

Had swift for 21 months and the gearbox gave in... Fixed it and traded in for a 1.5 baleno automatic and 2 years on and it still runs like a dream. Swift is just meant for the city and flat roads. The hills on our roads absolutely ate the swift up lol

[@Carscoza]

Sorry about the car trouble! Wishing you many happy miles in your new car

[@gustavfourie5099]

My mother bought a demo swift from a dealership and we had to replace the clutch two months after the purchase 😢

[@Patshes]

The old Swift looked better ! Please dude . Test some offerings from Europe. Like the budget Citroen. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@taniathovhakale771]

Please please more videos like this absolutely love comparison videos

[@crispinswainstonharrison9042]

I do prefer the higher profile tyres of the old model

[@dyl_nnn]

I REALLY love the new front look of the swift😍. But they should've kept the old rear lights and not make them so weird 😂

[@Max-zn6vg]

I agree with Jacob, I would also choose the new Swift because of better features and better fuel efficiency💯 Please review the CVT Swift because most people opt for automatic nowadays

[@Maxseen101]

I prefer the interior of the new Swift a lot better than the previous generation💯

[@karabokoenaite]

The CVT is damn good I'm driving one, I highly recommend it over the manual

[@jacquesvanheerden2275]

I own the previous Swift model and my plan was to upgrade to the new one but I'm no longer so convinced. The improvements seem minor with nothing particularly exciting.

[@Carscoza]

Let us know how it goes

[@mathieucossette9019]

I like more the touchscreen integration of the old one. Rear view camera location on the rear hatch is lame!

[@allennchabeleng]

I drive the 2023 swift and if God allows I want my kids to drive it. Such a superb car.

[@owennaicker7022]

The high bonnet line above the grill makes it look uglier.

[@Francis-ot7pm]

Suzuki Baleno Top of the range. Bigger engine, bigger car etc. I must admit looking at the prices of German Hatchbacks this is truly refreshing to see. I'm not a Chinese Suv fan. Go Japan 🇯🇵.

[@markogiustinoni979]

please test the GLX CVT

[@Max-zn6vg]

Also waiting for this... like is it really better than the previous amt or not

[@karabokoenaite]

I'm driving the new GL+ CVT I can tell you that it's easy to drive and way better than the AMT. I highly recommend it. It doesn't make sense why please still wanna drive a 5-speed manual in 2025

[@johnmajor9564]

Still only three starts in the NCAP crashtest….

[@pover5825]

What do you mean by quiter? Insulation or just engine noise?

[@mondek5482]

It's a great car but wish they offered other engine options as they do overseas. Give us a choice atleast.

[@lloydndlovu2116]

I would choose the new one, no doubt 😊

[@gregorygoodspeed8235]

I see this new Swift got a 1 star safety rating on the Australian ANCAP program.

[@Demertech]

The new swift got a 1 star safety rating in the ANCAP test 🤨. At this price you can get a jolion city plus with a 5 star rating for R315000 and it is a much nicer car imo. Another amazing option is the MG ZS which is around R280k and it is a 1.5 lite 4 cylinder compared to a 1.2 3 cylinder in the Suzuki. Suzuki made a huge mistake going from the amt to the cvt and going from a 4 cylinder to a 3 cylinder. This car is a rip off, when my mother was going to buy a brand new swift glx auto 3 years ago it was under 200k

[@richardntsizwaxaba2663]

I love the previous Gen Suzuki and I will recommend it. The new swift is more like baleno/starlet.

[@Mstshepana90]

The new swift looks much better

[@Demertech]

I can't believe that the top spec Suzuki swift (the standard not the sport) is almost R350000 🤯. BYD is bringing the dolphin mini to South Africa this year for around R350000 and that's a much, much better car in every single way no doubt.

[@Wezzo-dp7xv]

Sorry but it's no where near 350k the manual is 264k and the cvt 284k

[@Demertech]

@Wezzo-dp7xv recommended retail is 285k but some dealerships are close to 350k which is insane. 3 years ago my mom nearly bought a Suzuki swift glx, it was 195k brand new for the top spec.

[@Wezzo-dp7xv]

@Demertech no they not check listing most expensive one listed is 285k and I just spoke to a few guys at three different dealers that agreed with me on the price. BYD must still prove to make better cars then Suzuki Fyi the swift is one of the best in it's class tech, safety and fun and engaging to drive for a budget car

[@Demertech]

@Wezzo-dp7xv BYDs global sales in November where the second highest in the world behind only Toyota. BYD has proven themselves so many times. Check the video of the BYD Yangwang U9 jumping over spikes, it is the most bonkers thing I've seen.

[@Demertech]

@Wezzo-dp7xv check autotrader, I literally sent you a link for a "2024 Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ CVT For Sale" for R350000

[@mathieucossette9019]

hood gap is awful where it links to the front bumper and fenders

[@CAPEGARDENS]

New auto in sports mode rocks❤

[@JohnMolawa]

Can you please review the honda fit elegance ❤

[@robertcarr4172]

Honestly the older model is far better looking. New one looks a bit.... special.

[@KeliK1]

I no doubt prefer the styling of the old one inside and outside, and I'd take a 4-cylinder over a 3-cylinder. The safety in the new one though! 6 airbags!!!

[@adriaanjmoolman]

The new one looks like a Suzuki and a Mini had a baby 👀

[@DiosAmigosAuto]

the older one is the one

[@artpereira]

I have the previous 2023 GLX manual. It has weird handling characteristics. Around corners is fine, but in straight roads, it feels like it drifts around a lot. I hate it. Wonder if wider 16” wheels will help that instead of the standard 15”s. I really don’t know. Anyone else have the same thing with theirs? Know what I mean? Like, you look away for a second and you are heading off the road. Won’t recommend without the required mods, but I don’t know what they are.

[@Carscoza]

Wider wheels should help. Let us know how it goes

[@artpereira]

@ please tell me you know what I am talking about because you had the exact same car. Except the one you had was a 2022.

[@mqondisizuma1039]

​@artpereira I have 2022 swift and it feels like that. I am also planning to put wider wheels.

[@artpereira]

@@mqondisizuma1039 so it is not just me!!! I don’t have funds to do that right now. Have you investigated the actual reason why it does that? Is it maybe sway bars or the suspension components or just the wheels and tyres? I replaced the original Chinese brand tyres with Conti’s after a month of ownership but that didn’t help much. It is so weird! Never feel comfortable driving it. And my girlfriend sometimes drives it and I stress about that each time.

[@mqondisizuma1039]

@artpereira no research done yet but I heard some people say it gets better with wider wheels. This happens most to me around windy areas.

[@HyliAir]

New Swift has excessive wind noise and a slightly edgy ride on less than perfect roads at lower speeds.

[@MorenaNzimande]

The new Swift is becoming more expensive apart from few cosmetic changes and interior, I wonder how more expensive will Swift Sport cost in future.

[@Carscoza]

Significant safety upgrade to though. Thanks for watching

[@rockyr2991]

As a man the previous model's look was hard to tolerate but tolerated it was, this new one? Definitely not!

[@adrianbennett9322]

A piece of metal threatens your masculinity that much? Come on, just say the look is not for you!

[@danielbuitendag4947]

I get 5.6 l/100kms in town driving with the old model

[@Carscoza]

Sheesh! That's great, what a monthly saving

[@bathembukupiso4195]

I see some similarities between the new Swift and new Toyota Starlet in the interior...🤔

[@weetbix2083]

Toyota Starlet is actually a Suzuki Baleno so obviously the Swift will have similarities.

[@rnburley]

And vs the Baleno? Looking to trade my wifes Picanto for something bigger. I like that the Baleno has rear air con.

[@Carscoza]

Baleno is a great buy, even used. Quite a few on our site

[@barendbekker4901]

Glad they didn't compare the 2nd Generation Swift GLS. Cause even though the last facelift of it is now 10 Years old.. it is still a better car. Well it was not a budget car back in 2015 like what the swift has become unfortunately. Some things like the infotainment system is now dated. But it compares more to the current Baleno GLX. 2nd gen to me is still the prettiest shape of them all. My opinion is that 4th gen glx swift is definitely closer to the 2nd gen gls Swift. But not quite there yet. 3rd gen is just horrible. So if you want to buy a more solid swift, rather look at the 2nd generation swifts. They might have higher km on like mine but definitely no issues what so ever(depending on previous owner maintenance and how they actually treated the car).

[@xolisasukwinimangali6325]

This new swift grill ain't doing it for me I'll rather have the old one 😊

[@keithmatthias4348]

So, if the engine wasn’t broken, why “fix it” with the 3 cylinder that from this review offers zero benefit. And how can you claim the 3 cylinder motor is reliable when its only just come out!! Also, where is the new Sport? The old model was a real pocket rocket. See if you can buy a secondhand one now. Owners are hanging on to. A future classic.

[@michaelflinn7784]

I find the new one a bit awkward looking from some angles

[@muzomuhlemncwabe6411]

I love small 🚗

[@keloduma]

The new one looks like it has a headache

[@shikambeinc_3366]

So much different means repair will be cumbersome

[@sicelosithole2375]

1.2 engine without the turbo no no for me.

[@mms7050]

Better fuel consumption from a CVT? Welele never 😂

[@lloydndhlovu7985]

Yes. I own one and I don't refuel that much really 😅. City driving sucks though.

[@Mkhehla]

9:23 Why? 😅😂😂😂😂

[@mabokaletebele3477]

Fun car to drive

[@desertstar223]

No, for me the previous model is a better car. This car feels like a step down. 3 cylinder, less horsepower, CVT gearbox, narrower body, smaller boot space, etc, etc.

[@gerhardbotha8793]

Why no Afrikaans greeting as well? 🤪

[@Carscoza]

He mixes it up 🤣

[@gerhardbotha8793]

@@Carscoza Aah okay, just keeping him on his toes 😛

[@fostermaluleke9371]

Avuxeni

[@leonterblanche1718]

newer models are always crap! Stick to the old models they are made better.

[@adrianbennett9322]

Wait so a 1932 Model T is better than a 1964 Mustang? Or a Golf 1 better than a Golf 7?

[@oj4249]

New swift has a 3 cylinder 😢.

[@andreolivier9208]

ai Jacob you comparing the wrong cars again!!!!! Swift is not a competitor to the Picanto!!! It is much bigger than the Picanto, you need to compare the Celerio with the Picanto. Kia doesn't have a competitor for the swift.

[@muzomuhlemncwabe6411]

Much of a muchness.

[@bethelmadida9513]

So they made the new car terrible and expensive and we want to push because it has a warranty

[@RynoLeGrange]

New one is much slower than the old one, it's a piece of turd

[@nazmo_za9654]

its so much worse looking