Is This Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 Turbo even close to an Abarth 595??

Here is the Suzuki Swift Sport. The Suzuki Swift Sport for 2022 comes with a 1.4 turbo engine producing 130bhp. It will do 0-62mph in 9 seconds. Its a fun car and great value for money. is the Suzuki Swift Sport a match for the Abarth 595? In this video i do a comparison of both the Suzuki Swift Sport and the Abarth 595.

[@shepherdrubax]

I have the none hybrid model with a fair few power mods, running 180 bhp and 350 nm, the car weights 975 kg and definitely surprises a lot of people on the roads. It’s rare, different , great on fuel and super reliable. Keep your abarths 😆

[@GRfourfun]

My wife had one too and I bloody loved it. Reminds me a lot of the GR Yaris I have now but at a bargain price.

[@muckle8]

@Jake shepherd Suzuki - simply the best!

[@rajatsahota24]

Swift is pretty damn common in India. Only problem is bad crash test ratings. Take care.

[@muckle8]

@Vishav Sahota - there’s a cure for that - don’t crash!

[@ricardoharewood775]

Pretty sure the build on the Indian built and Japanese built swifts are of different quality. In my market where we have both there is a weight difference.

[@YuichiTamaki]

Reliability is underappreciated

[@tanaka90]

Not really

[@carsella11]

I would 100% take the swift every.single.time. Why? there is a better than even chance i would reach my destination without the need for roadside assistance.

[@martyn_g]

Totally. Had three Suzukis, and not ONE issue.

[@car.gems.]

gotta say, suzukis have been the most reliable cars i ever had. Even when not really cared after

[@SnoW-pk9zo]

I don't trust fiat engines

[@Ohlukei]

I drove the Abarth 500 and 595 for 8,5 years and now got the Swift Sport. The build quality of the Abarth was a real disaster, also the continous power failure of the 595, according to fiat/fca du to the noise emission regulations. With the Suzuki no problems at all. It is as fast and agile, 80 kg less heavy and beside the missing exhaust note overall the far better hot hatch. And the fuel consumption in the city improved from 33 mpg in the Abarth to 58,7 mpg in the Suzuki! 🙂

[@cocosloan3748]

I can confirm 50mpg even if you drive it like a stolen .😂

[@btd836]

Swift sports are used by Nuremburg ring rental cars. Pretty good endorsement for reliability. I love my 33s non hybrid.

[@panorama4526]

It‘s Nürburgring. Nothing to do with Nürnberg…

[@btd836]

@panorama4526 Genau. Mein fehler. Swifts still rock though.

[@matthewmcmullan9669]

The steering on the swift feels alot nicer than the abarth.

[@Mario.sno_]

I'm 20 years old, still a student, this is my dream first own new car. I love it the mix of sport and usability it has

[@DreamDestinations123]

Well, after 20 yrs this Suzuki will still run fine. Compared to the Abarth.

[@ZaddeK]

I own a Suzuki Swift Sport, non-hybrid version and champion yellow color. My options were an Abarth 595 Pista or a Swift Sport, I drive tested the Abarth and I can confirm the power for the daily drive is not a difference, both have enough hp to have some fun on twisty roads. However the Abarth was funnier to drive, probably because of the exhaust system, thats why im getting a custom exhaust system soon hehe. If you want a car for weekends and having fun: Abarth If you want a car for the daily, go work, shopping, etc, but also, have some fun: Suzuki

[@cirian75]

Yup, same here, unless you get the Sabelt seats in the 500, the Swift is the better daily driver.

[@bigboy0625]

5:54 that smiles tells you everything it made you feel happy and thats what a car should do 👍

[@andrewpreston4127]

Like a Vauxhall, the Fiat/Abarth will be falling apart when it has a few miles on it. The Suzuki won't. I wouldn't want an Abarth if it was offered to me free.

[@piprobinson6575]

Interesting report, I have the non hybrid Sport. I've seen these for sale new at £20.5 k + - . As I'm in my late 60s I ruled out the Abarth, too small and the rear doors on the Swift are a big bonus . And for performance a quoted 0-62 time of 9.1 seconds should be taken with a pinch of salt if my non hybrid is anything to go by. A Fiesta ST that a friend owns has to be driven flat out to stay ahead of her, also things like infotainment systems don't interest me, but 100% reliability that I've had from Suzuki for nearly 20 years does. Fiat/Abarth have some catching up to do there. It's not for everyone, but I like it, best Pip 👍

[@AutumnFaerie]

Haven’t driven a new one but I have a 2006 model Sport and love it dearly. Really under appreciated cars given the reliability even when ragged for over 100K miles.

[@marcusyoung6286]

Owned all 3 sports (ZC31,32&33) the latest 1.4T (33) i had mapped to 175bhp & 320NM This took the 0-60 to 6.5 seconds. with a £16,750 brand new price & map for £400 this took it to just over £17k... The car was unreal and kept up with all the latest hot hatches, review a mapped sport (non hybrid) and then compare... and you'll choose the sport all day long. 👍

[@yvalsondronkers6259]

My hybrid one is also mapped to 175bhp but has 325nm due to the added electro motor. The map cost me 350euro without any other mods. 0-60 should be 6,5 seconds as well. Guy is not doing the car justice

[@patrickjhorton1]

Which latest hot hatches will the Swift keep up with? Sorry but I really doubt your claims

[@marcusyoung6286]

@@patrickjhorton1 standard fiesta st, Corsa vxr 👍

[@ramonlayne93]

@@patrickjhorton1 The Swift Sport is faster than the Subaru WRX. You can use that as a guide of performance despite what the paper says. I have the k14c non hybrid

[@jankostojanovic1653]

What do you think about ZC31/2 .I'm thinking of buying one ,how does the NA swift compare to the new one ?

[@550r]

Not sure where that 9second figure is from but these should do 0-100km/h 7.3 seconds for the manual and about 7.01 for the auto (as measured in independent testing anyway). They make a more sense here in Australia as the Swift Sport is quite a bit cheaper than a Fiesta ST, i20N or Abarth 595 and Suzuki has a much better reputation for reliability than most of those here too.

[@gasparinizuzzurro6306]

9,1 was the time suzuki declared officially. I've have a hybrid and got 8.1 secs with battery discarged. Consider that i'm not a professional driver, lost a bit because of traction wheel spinning. for the The previous model suzuki declared 8.1 but it was realistically a 7.2 secs. So if for this suzuki declare a 9.1 sec i expect 8.1 a real time.

[@yvalsondronkers6259]

Have a 175bhp tune on my hybrid model and been doing 6,7-6,6 all around. Saw someone else saying his did 6,4. Suzuki is understating their numbers massively cuz even when it wasn’t tuned Im sure that thing was faster thsn 9,1 seconds to 100

[@yvalsondronkers6259]

@@Ohlukei Even on an empty electric battery mine does around 8-8,3. Suzuki has a number of sandbagging their numbers on the Swift

[@Ohlukei]

the acceleration claimed relies on the petrol engine alone not taking into account the additional power of the electric motor!@@gasparinizuzzurro6306

[@mikey_bb]

​@@yvalsondronkers6259 would you say the hybrid is worth the extra money over the earlier non-hybrid? Is there actually much difference in performance (both stock & mapped)? Is the hybrid still as reliable with the mhev system/batteries?

[@raymondhunt6109]

I had a 2018 non hybrid and it was great fun to drive and packed with kit as standard. Could easerly achieve 50+ mpg unless you ragged it to much which was hard not to do. Bought used with only 6k on it a bargain at £11995. Reluctantly had to sell as her indoors wanted more comfort and an auto.

[@philipjamesparsons]

@iNSTAGiBBefore COVID, you could buy one with 40k on for just over £10000. Since then, prices have shot up.

[@davidsosnak2968]

Is non hybrid version better? I mean its lighter

[@rul3s1232]

@@davidsosnak2968 non hybrid has more top end power, bit less torque, has worse fuel economy compared to hybrid, its lighter

[@timhill6758]

I have a the non-hybrid ZC33S model from 2019, and I agree with the other owners on here, it's amazing value for money. I changed the factory Continental tyres to Goodyear Eagle F1's and they added a lot more feel to the steering but other than that it's stock. You don't see many, it's easy to live with and when you're really pushing down a B-road it will still feel plenty quick & capable enough. The torque & lightweight means the pull even at motorway speeds surprises ALOT of people. Admittedly the day is coming when I will be saying goodbye to the Swift (onwards and upwards) but when that day comes I will be sad. It's a very likable car with a lot of character.

[@Ohlukei]

I fitted Michelin Pilot Sport tires on the Swift Sport. They already last 35000 km and are still going. On the Abarth even the expensive Continental Premium Contact 6 where totally rubbish on the front ater only 18000 km. -.-

[@philipjamesparsons]

Manufacturers lie about bhp, mpg and 0-60 for various reasons. The Swift, supposedly dynos at 165bhp weighing around a tonne. Another car I owned was 230bhp except in reality it was 190bhp.

[@jimrodcart]

I vote for the swift. Too much hype on the Abarth 😅

[@SleepyBranf]

7:43 Are the dials broken? they don't move at all while you can hear him accelerating???

[@Hali88]

The Abarth is a pocket rocket with no real competitors at a similar size/price bracket. The Swift is more of a warm supermini than a hot hatch.

[@samrushton5497]

The aparth is only a hot hatch because it has a loud exhaust.

[@brianiswrong]

The wheel design is clever,they certainly look bigger than 17's

[@blazethefox1621]

I got a hybrid baseline swift as a delivery driver and i can tell you now, the plastic-y interior isn't an issue for me because the bits youre actually touching are all pretty nice quality. the wheel, the handles, the shifter, etc. i'm down on power over the sport, obviously, but the fuel mileage is well into the 60s MPG UK. i've never driven a car i've loved as much, apart from maybe the formula forward car croft circuit offers as a rental... and well, thats a racing car

[@michaelflinn7784]

The Swift turbo is fun, reliable and in my country, much cheaper not to mention a lot more practical. For me it's a no-brainer.

[@Asdasty]

Are you keeping your foot on the petrol while change gears? Sounds like it's over revving every time you change.

[@padnoracing2416]

Great video, next you should try the Mazda Demio.

[@David-wf1hr]

I bought one of the first swift sport 1.4T's - non hybrid BEFORE launch it was delivered in July 2018. About £15800 with the introductory launch discount etc.... (I saw a yellow sport on a transporter before the official launch and popped into the local dealership and it was there - so had a test drive before the launch and ordered it) Specs say it was good for 7.8 0-60 however that was with 138bhp yet many sport owners who put it on a dyno were getting 150bhp, if you put 99 ron petrol in you get even more power, so 7.1 0-60 is possible. If I had to choose now I'd not buy one as the price/performance ration has really gone south. fiat 500/abarth 2 doors - too small, and not the best for reliability, but I do admire those I see and the owners they have to be real car nuts 👍to live with the foibles you get owning a sporty Italian car. I'm just not that brave. 🤫

[@Lollikips]

You can remap these to 175hp and 320nm, might be fun

[@Ghost-_-94]

I can see these as a great 2nd or maybe 1st car for an enthusiasts as well these being a popular option for remaps as well. Persoanly speaking with a 1.4t running 170 I think it would do wonders for the car as long as the engine can handle it, much like the fiat punto 1.4t's

[@stevie007]

Cool looking car Stef 👍👍

[@superthierry1]

That hybrid system pushes the price up😮

[@motogus]

The Swifts reliability is light years ahead of any Fiat product. Having a fun vehicle to drive is quickly dulled when it starts rattling itself apart and becomes highly unreliable really fast.

[@Ohlukei]

I know what you mean. Had a 500 and 595 abarth together 8,5 years of experience. the abarth had all sorts of quality issues from new until its end. the adaptive koni dampers were ratteling like hell, the clutch pedal fell down overnight and the body parts got loose after half a month and from then on all few weeks again...

[@chiquita71]

This will last far longer than an Abarth, it’s comfier too & more toys. But it’s a lot of money. Find a pre 2019 1.0 booster jet 3 cylinder. 109 bhp and still a lot of fun to drive, I’ve got the auto and it’s like a little go cart.

[@bennp2000]

I've just got rid of an Abarth 595 Competizione after a year of ownership. Sure, it was a very fun thing to drive but round me, in East Lancs, it was just nowhere near the correct balance between fun and practicality that meant it spent a lot of time in the garage and it just wasn't suitable for a lot of things. For me the video didn't seem to touch on some of the real world benefits of the Swift (5-doors, a 6-spd box). My friend runs one of the non-MHEV versions and I honestly wish I'd bought it instead of the 595. Yes, the Monza exhaust sounds fantastic, until you're stuck in traffic outside of a school. I'm actively trying to convince my wife that the Swift Sport would be a good alternative for our other vehicle.

[@johnnywires943]

The Swift Sport is chipped to achieve 201 bhp.Driven both,the 595 is amazing but really not at all practical.The Swift with 201 bhp is also brilliant and you can fit 4 peeps comfortably.They are both nice cars but the boosted Swift just about nips it.

[@TOFAST4YOUFOOL1]

I have a 2022 Swift sport, auto, 150HP standard, 7.1 0 to 100. Japan made,. Here in NZ we pay the equivalent of 15k UK pounds so if you are paying 22k you are getting ripped off, I wouldn't buy a hybrid sport as you are paying more for less performance and negligible fuel savings,

[@chanwtv]

Had the Abarth 500 gr8 fun traded it for the Mk2 SSS. Had reliability issues with the A500 , Gearbox 1st gear, turbo intercooler, both went south. Thankfully sorted under warrenty. the Swift Sport, was plenty fun and way more reliable.

[@xorkatoss]

the Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4L Turbo Mild Hybrid is literally the best car you could get for that price! Definitely one of the best options for a first car 😁😁

[@cocosloan3748]

Right. He prolly says Abarth is more exciting because of a sponsorship of some kind 😂😂

[@tombeckinsale4710]

Why on earth would you grab the hybrid sport and compare to the 595? Surely you would get a better comparison using the non hybrid which is quite a bit quicker and with a simple remap, goes some for a budget car

[@MrTkeddo]

We have a Suzuki SX4 best car we ever had servicing cost a lot lower than our 2018 VW Golf and drives just as nice and a lot more room inside.

[@munzirrafik7753]

My 2008 sx4 dont know how to broken . Going strong till today . Respect sx4 like crazy better than my mini that suck alot of money . Our family love this sx4 we using it alot everyday because of reliability ❤

[@NickG24]

It’s a shame they dumbed down the performance and increased the price so much. When they were about £15k and 0-60 in 8 sec it made quite a bit of sense given the additional practicality, but now it’s not even warm.

[@alexisamtosta]

These ones brand new were average os 18k

[@NickG24]

@@alexisamtosta there used to be deals for around £14,600 though. Local dealers had some with delivery miles at that price and also could be ordered with discount through places like car wow or drive the deal for around £15,500. That is pre ‘hybrid’.

[@philipjamesparsons]

I believe that the manufacturers statistics are lower than reality. Probably to make it easier to insure. They supposedly dyno around 165bhp.

[@soulking6868]

The comments of those who hate this car just because they see the writing 0Hybrid” and read the technical data provided by Suzuki make me laugh, but they don't know what they are talking about, and evidently they haven't had the opportunity to drive it… I like the first times I was very pissed, now I just laugh... 😂 The real 0-100 of this Suzuki is 7.5 seconds...

[@Dr23rippa]

What would you buy both are same price now 2nd hand Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1750 TBi Veloce or Suzuki Swift?

[@peterd5496]

I have the non-hybrid mapped with an induction kit and phsst noise maker. Keeps up with my son's i20n from 30-silly speed. The LSD in his makes it unfair for launches :D Still get avg 49mpg with maybe 1/3 tank going quicker each time I fill up. Exhaust sounds rubbish though.

[@joepcamps]

I own an Opel adam S! I know, they don't make these cars anymore, but I think it will be a cool comparison with an Fiat 500 Abarth

[@user-bs1wx1tb7e]

Another benefit of the Suzuki is that it appears to have a more comfortable back seat.

[@bluerineimb1148]

I noticed one of these only yesterday thought it is a cool little car but prefer the old shape better

[@cocosloan3748]

I would have this Suzuki over the Abarth any day !

[@VilThong]

I have driven both cars and I couldn't agree with the conclusion more! Swift sport definately feels cheaper but has its own charm. Swift would be a ripper of a first car but quality and character goes to the abarth .....no bias!

[@MrZekToR]

Nah. You didn't get even close to the epicness of lightweight Swift Sport handling. I have the non-hybrid version @ 975kg. I've had run ins with Abarths on my many hoons. None of which managed to find the balls to keep up. 😆lol.

[@mauropietrobelli241]

500 Abarth Is a panda with some horsepower and hard suspension. Yes Is funny but Is a panda 👀👀

[@stanbest3743]

The steering does seem very numb to start with. After you have driven the car for a while you find you are fine with it. It goes a lot better than Suzuki's numbers suggest especially in the mid range where the turbo is your friend. We bought ours as a practical everyday driver, but with a bit of go. We already have two "toys" so the Fiat didn't work. I agree for what it's designed to do, the Arbarth is brilliant.

[@benjohnston997]

Had to opt for the Swift Sport because for us vertically gifted folk, the Abarth seats don’t go low enough..

[@samstrange4052]

I've owned one for about 3 months now and I love mine the hybrid one is a bit pointless tbh, but the non hybrid is much faster than 9 secs to 60, more like 7, and as ctc have proved with there's the stock engine can take 270 hp. So there's plenty of gains for tuning , suzuki also underquoted the bhp as stock ones regularly dyno 150hp not 130hp.Yes the suzuki infotainment is crap and stock they are a bit muted, but I'd take a guess they handle much better than a abarth, plus loads of kit, reliable and much more car for the money, seems a bit of a biased review from a ex abarth owner 🤷‍♂️

[@Ohlukei]

as an ex Abarth owner for 8,5 years now driving the 2018 Swift Sport I can confirm your experiences. 🙂

[@timetoshred2461]

This guy is the only guy who doesn't like the swift sport 1.4 turbo lol.

[@Stallzyx]

Not watched a Stef ABtv video in years, like I think it must've been 2019 or 2020 so nice to watch another one. I'm really not sure about your take on this as it feels like a bit of a sponsored review where you can't be fully critical. You can get a 140ps Fiesta ST-Line from the previous generation with lower mileage for around half the cost of this. Yes, it doesn't have the fanciest infotainment system or interior but it's got a better engine and it's like a mini ST. Or you could even just get a full on ST, or go for a Focus version which has better interior with the Sync 3 system etc. I don't think anyone looking for their first car is going to splurge 23k on one of these. Even me being fortunate to get my ST-Line from new around 6 years ago, it was not over 20k, and you're heading into i20N/i30N territory or something like a Golf GTi surely for this kind of money.

[@user-bs1wx1tb7e]

"Better engine"? Define better... Suzuki's engine is far more reliable and cheaper on fuel..... Fiesta has a few more PS, big deal.... Have fun repairing it when it breaks down....

[@soulking6868]

The comments of those who hate this car just because they see the writing 0Hybrid” and read the technical data provided by Suzuki make me laugh, but they don't know what they are talking about, and evidently they haven't had the opportunity to drive it… I like the first times I was very pissed, now I just laugh... 😂 The real 0-100 of this Suzuki is 7.5 seconds...

[@ian2183]

I've got the 2012 Sport and it's a BLAST to drive. + It's reliable as heck. I don't know about this one tho .. :D I rather have a bigger engine that revs up to 7 100RPM and an LPG system than a direct injection turbo engine! :D

[@theogulland6007]

Interesting. Im getting 38mpg from fastish B road commuting. What mpg u getting from LPG? 35ish? Did you do any additional mapping for performance at the same time?

[@Fucklesticks]

The Abarth offers a more raw driving experience, the Suzuki is more of a daily driver hot hatch.

[@toikkef4069]

Looking at getting the glx 2009 1.4 i think but insurance will run me about 2800 a year

[@adrobbo84]

Nice review, would have preferred to see how the non hybrid compares to the Abarth though

[@Ohlukei]

I know them both, the Abarth 500 and 595 and the Swift Sport NZ and the new AZ. What do you want to know? 🙂

[@Stallzyx]

I remembered I made a comment here a few months back saying it was bad value and now it actually may be an option for my next car lol but definitely not a new one at 23k still, but you can pick up a 2018 which doesn't seem much different for around 10k less

[@angusnz7910]

Been Audi VW and Merc most my life. Now I need to watch my pennies (older age) I dumped the gti golf’s for Suzuki non hybrid sport, Touareg has turned into a Mazda cx9 and it’s only the Merc Ute left (it’s a Navara anyway lol). Main reason was I now can’t afford the depreciation every 3 years, and qaulity is now shocking on German cars…honestly it’s like and old English car once it’s got a few miles on it

[@cirian75]

It a good option if you find the Abarth a bit much for daily driver.

[@samrushton5497]

The swift sport with the hybrid system is a warm hatch. The model without it is a bit warmer, closer to untouchable hot.

[@tuonela7114]

I was about to buy a new Abarth 595 back in 2020, but when the pandemic hit wasn't able to get one I took a Suzuki Swift Sport for a test drive about a year later as they still didn't have Abarth's in Perth Australia, but ultimately ended up getting a 2012 Citroen DS4 instead

[@davep1499]

I bought my wife at the time a new 21plate had the suzuki main dealers put me on a performance aftermarket system induction kit and remapped so the warranty wasn't effected the car is way better in every way than the abarth ,

[@jeremyg4476]

A better comparison would be with the swift sport as it was pre mild hybrid as that dulls performance.

[@icehawk3442]

It's a different concept -- detuning peak power can be for many reasons. The 7-year extended warranty, trying to lower insurance premiums for its target age group market, even getting round government tax systems in some countries that have a factor for vehicle power. When they aren't shipping this model in vast enough quantities to do too much customisation of power tunes from factory, it makes perfect sense to have a strong and economical engine as a base, purposefully detune its peaks (or even downplay its official performance figures), but leave in the obvious possibility for tuning (as this car has been for over a decade - a tuner car). Reviewers coming in to the lightest hot hatch on the market with an above average handling and manual gearbox, then dissing it for official straight line speed specs, aren't doing their jobs. The point of the SSS is to bring the hot (or warm, if you insist) hatch to as many people as possible. It's just like how the Mazda 3 in the UK could have come with a 160hp maximum, but deliberately chose to limit the top end to 120hp on the 2.0L. It's a smart, considered and subtle approach and as you clearly felt, the point of the car lies in other strengths, so it felt no need to boast regardless of a 7.5, 8 or 9s century sprint. The buyers who know why, will know.

[@krismckerlie1123]

You should compare the 32s (the old shape) 1.6 N/A (it loves getting its teeth kicked in) to the 595. I have had both. 595 noise and faster yes. 32s better handling, comfort, toys yes.

[@CobusDerrenberg]

The Swift Sport ACTUALLY do 0-100 km/ h in 6.8 seconds - the paddle shift auto that is. Please correct you claim of 9.2 sec time. Waaaay out 😉👍

[@mikehardman7019]

You need to compare the Abarth to the previous version with the extra power ideally. Plus I don't think you even mentioned a crucial ownership trait that is reliability.

[@JaneDoe-ft7ln]

That's because Suzuki have a much better reputation for reliability and he's not even trying to hide his bias. They're also easier to work on.

[@RaVAndres]

non hybrid is the one, the hybrid is actually a downgrade in performance. thanks for the video!

[@cfa2510]

I do believe that the non-hybrid version is more fun to drive with the 0-60 in the 7.1/7.3 seconds range that I manage to get. 🙂👌

[@levitrevisan2834]

I’m not sure why it’s heaps slower. If anything it should be quicker than the non hybrid swift sport.

[@cfa2510]

@@levitrevisan2834 I think it's because the hybrid version is heavier. Also, the manual is slower than the auto at 0-60

[@Ohlukei]

In Germany the automatic transmission is not even being offered.@@cfa2510

[@andrewrodgers8052]

I had choice between Suzuki Swift Sport mine is 1.4 no hybrid. I have driven abarth 595 t-jet. Being over 6ft the Swift suits me better. Would have drive hybrid sport. The Swift sport without hybrid just needs few extras to enhance power. I would agree though the Swift sport lacks in places compared to Abarth vice versa.

[@alexisamtosta]

Im also over 6ft and definetly this car is better for a person that tall. Now, the Grande Punto Abarth and the Abarth Evo, are excellent for tall folks too

[@Jasontvnd9]

Hate to tell you this but the non hybrid is the better more powerful car

[@andrewrodgers8052]

@@Jasontvnd9 which is why I have 2019 no hybrid which has far more tuning potential.

[@Jasontvnd9]

@@andrewrodgers8052 sorry misread your comment , I also have a 2019 non hybrid , Only done a remap on it though but I did get to 171hp with it. That being said the biggest difference is the torque. Took it to a quarter mile strip literally just for a laugh and it is neck and neck with my work mates 2020 fiesta ST I had better results launching from second gear , Think maybe a better driver could shave a few tenths of my 14.8 time.

[@andrewrodgers8052]

@@Jasontvnd9 reckon remap on mine be quite quick.

[@darrylhulme5450]

Had a choice in 2018 for the non hybrid one or a 1 Yr old Polo gti, both 17k Took the polo with no regrets The Suzuki's great at 17k but for 22k you may as well spend a little more for Fiesta st or i20N

[@nepaleseman1010]

Is the Abarth reliable as the Suzuki.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

8 months after this video, in Italy, the list price is €25500 (they say 27.500 then give you a 2000 discount)...

[@catalizzatore]

as an italian, i say that it’s better than an aborth, because it doesn’t somersaults as an aborth

[@damienintl]

The car from Nippon is nippy. Love it

[@AbandonEarth911]

Has anybody given the Suzuki 1.4 hybrid a Remap?

[@Getting-Older]

Love the Swift Sport, though just changed mine for a i20N . Swift Sport is a cracking car and is very underated. 0-60 on mine (hybrid) was under 8 sec.

[@Drum2]

I had the none hybrid then got the hybrid, and hardly any difference to me, can got around 7.5 0-60 if I drive it correctly and the hybrid is definitely faster setting off then my none hybrid was. Would have the Swift Sport over the Arbath any day.

[@gavinivers8941]

Interesting you say its at its limit regard performance. There is a company that get another 50bhp without going inside the engine, just exhaust, intercooler and a re-map

[@rezaekarantio1489]

Engine mount is at its limit, for the non hybrid one anyway. Any more power would make the car a bit scary to drive. Stiffer engine mount fixes a lot of thing for this car, more audible engine + exhaust sound and a lot more visceral driving experience. On 98 octane, the auto version does low 7 to high 6 to a hundred km/h. On Racechip, low 6 is achievable, all with no launch control.

[@JackKing12.]

Love it...sweet little 🚗 automobile

[@ricostreit1080]

it looks like he cannot drive this car properly... its way lighter than the abarth... much more reliable, way more space to use. abarth is a shitbox

[@Healthwithharry]

Cruise control doesn't count as a creature comfort ..it's acsafety feature..and who said you must only compare it to an abarth????..worst car review in a long time..the swift has a massive following my friend

[@falconx5744]

Hands down the Suzuki swift sport is a better car all round.

[@seenechetty3669]

Swift looks better and more reliable.

[@alexisamtosta]

Basically the same engine as the Abarth. The Adam S and VXR is an Abarth engine. I love this one and the 595, 695, etc. But because of my height, I would buy one of these instead of an Abarth. This if brand new. Used, I would definetly go for an Abarth Evo. Its the nicest Abarth of all. This Swift if very good for tall people and very confortable too. But definetly an Abarth stands out more. Someone starts an Abarth and from a good distance, you know its an Abarth.

[@carobsessions4707]

Abarth Punto Evo looks more better to me 🔥

[@cocosloan3748]

Quality-wise ? Suzuki has japanese factory made engine ? Who can argue with that ?

[@cheungman83]

22K!!! with extra 2K i get the Hyundai I20N thanks

[@markleyland2772]

Closest drive to a 205 Gti I have driven.

[@markleyland2772]

Mine is a 2015 model.

[@carobsessions4707]

I prefer Abarth Punto Evo over swift sports

[@panorama4526]

You can (and you should) swap the ugly red interior elements against white, silver, or black ones. It‘s about 700 euros, but it looks so much better… And the car is fast, and does not need a lot of fuel. I like mine very much…

[@richardhargrave6082]

I thought about a Swift and Twingo Sport. I went for the Abarth and ended up having 4! I think the Swift is decent, but the Abarth had a factor that you can't design, the smile factor.

[@carobsessions4707]

Yup Abarth is beast and beauty

[@Ohlukei]

the smile factort quick disappers when the abarth spends more time at the dealers garage to fix all sorts of quality and power issues. they are a real disaster.

[@MrGeoffrey1998]

Hesitating between this one, the older way cheaper suzuki swift sport 1.6 and a nissan juke nismo/nismo RS... Seems like the new swift sport does everything well, but i guess the nismo is better performance wise

[@legatus9081]

Maybe it's because I live in Italy and see 595s every day, but the swift looks much better to me. The Abarth is extremely reliable too but will never be as fuel efficient as the Suzuki (even the non Hybrid). As far as performance goes, let's just say that the old one without the hybrid system would have easily kept up with the Abarth

[@Ohlukei]

I had the old Sport, the NZ. It could keep up with the Abarth until 160 kph. At 190 kph the Sport NZ ran out of power where the Abarth with its Turbo pushed further easy!

[@changyanou6871]

A car never seen in America.

[@Digidi4]

Suzuki should put their 4.4L V6 motorboat engine into a Swift

[@Yorkman7]

Why did you even bother making this report. It was obvious you had made your mind up that you preferred the unreliable Fiat. The Suzuki does not cost anywhere as much the Fiat where I come from and is only just over 16000 pounds.

[@Howdy606]

No contest. If you drive any Fiat 500, most people will assume you are a 18 yr old Love Island viewer..

[@jamesanthony6788]

Nice car👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇵🇭

[@InfiniteAmbient]

Trust me guys. 2 fiat abarth. Both had an engine break around 30.000km...

[@InfiniteAmbient]

Powerful engine but they kept the original transmission which isn't appreciate the engine power...at all