why is the Suzuki Swift Sport so underrated?

[@throwyourbike]

It’s underrated because cars are a status symbol for a lot of people and the humble little Suzuki doesn’t have a German badge or 350bhp.

[@recur9245]

looks lovely though and would fit a lovely future classic of the last N/A

[@user-du8cs8sn2v]

And it will drive straight past the broken VW's on the side of the road awaiting expensive repairs too :)

[@iaretehleet]

They drive and handle amazingly well. The 1.6L NA engine is really fun when you can rev it out to 7k rpm. It's a modern car without too much fluff that can break and go wrong. Spare part prices are reasonable too.

[@J2I3H]

​@@user-du8cs8sn2v I can confirm as a Ignis sport owner😂 they are bombproof

[@gunnerplaygames2305]

It’s frustrating because I’ve owned 2 Seats, Ibiza and Arona, which have both been reliable but I couldn’t get cupra or performance versions, and they wind me up with infotainment glitches and they just don’t excite me, they work for getting me to work and back, but prior to my Spanish/German workhorses, I owned an Alfa Romeo MiTo, only the TwinAir, which is a mistake I regret, if I’d have gotten the 1.4 I bet I’d still own it because I loved it and it was fun, but the gearbox blew up on me and towards the end, on the motorway at 70 the turbo would randomly give up and all of a sudden I couldn’t do more than about 50, even if I downshifted and planted my foot, but I love and miss having a pocket rocket type car, so having owned Italian and Spanish/German, I’ve had enough of European, and 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo/0.9L 2 cylinder turbo, I want Asian market but small car wise there’s not much like the Europeans which is sad in terms of fun because I don’t want an Aygo in the same way that I don’t want an Up!, and the Koreans make the Picanto and the i10 but they’re the same recipe basically. I love the i20 and i30N but especially with the 30 it’s too big, and the 20N is too new and expensive, same with the GR Yaris and 86

[@davidhocevar8510]

i Had the 2007 one with 124Hp i had it for 11years, driven like hell every weekend mountain blast and so on... got it on coilovers and it was a super good on corners :) not a single issue only 1 lightbult for rear licence plate failed and that was it :) totaly bulletproof

[@brianmallalieu4940]

I have just bought a 2007 model 1 3 two door what a fantastic vehicle never lets me down starts first time even on very cold days plenty of acceleration and cornering just sits there econmical119 000 miles on clock but what a car this is I will never buy an EV they are rubbish

[@julesmarwell8023]

SUZUKI is the last japanese car built to a Japanese formula. Built it simply, built it cheap, make it reliable long lasting cheap to run , enjoyable to drivE AND HONEST.

[@PlatinumNath]

Thats what happens when a car company keeps itself realistic and knows what it wants to make. Suzuki doesnt have alot of money compared to other Japanese car manufacturers, but that made them creative with the limitations they have. Add to that, they're the only independent "traditional" mass car manufacturer aside of Tesla and some new electric startups, which means there's no partner company they have to answer to like the whole Stellantis family for example. Though in recent years Suzuki has been having some Toyota rebadges to fill up their lineup a bit more (Suzuki Swace and Suzuki Landy for example) as part of a "Toyota-Suzuki Alliance." I really hope Toyota don't try to buy up Suzuki, as much of a good job Toyota does these days I'd like Suzuki to be pure

[@itsthemetho]

One of the best driving cars. The engine is powerful, but it has a lot of torque. The transmission is nice. The steering and handling is awesome. Sure it isn't a speed demon, but it gets the job done well

[@hstefan]

Had a 2009 model year for about 4 years, drove it like I stole it, never skipped a beat! Such fun cars!

[@steveadams9350]

I love my Three door 2012 Swift Sport, a brilliant little car which i bought back in November 2020, it never fails to please and puts a smile on my face every time i drive it, Costs are pretty good too, Suzuki dealerships have serviced it since new and i still have the main Suzuki dealer service and MOT it every year. An economical little Pocket Rocket !!!!

[@Alex-dk2ew]

I live in Jamaica and i own a 2013 sports version of the Swift with a CVT transmission (Tip-Tronic) it takes a really souped up car to out run my Swift, they are very underrated

[@bekku1984]

hey i'm interested in getting one of these. can u tell me when u go into manual mode, does it automatically go up in gear when ur rpm is too high?

[@tonyjesuslover]

CVT and TipTronic are totally different transmissions.

[@kotarojujo2737]

@@tonyjesuslover some cvt have tiptronic mode, its still useless because its CVT that create fake shifting simulation

[@Clockspeed9825]

​@@tonyjesusloverisn't tip tronic the ability to shift in manual mode on a automatic transmission ?

[@MrBiggy21]

You're video of the black Zc31s is the reason why I bought a zc32s. You had so much fun, which I experience every day that i drive mine

[@nathanharries7642]

I had the Ignis sport and loved that car! So much fun and was surprisingly quick on a mountain road in the twistes

[@mrporsche4236]

The ignis sport is the best suzuki ever made

[@LClarke7]

I’ve got a Suzuki swift sport 1.6 the same as this in the video , I also had the previous generation but not a sport They are the best car to drive they are ridiculously fun, there isn’t a day where I’m not redlining the thing , smashing through corners it handles Everything and is so reliable it’s insane , over 5 years and 2 swifts there was 0 mechanically related issues

[@radio598visuals4]

Have mine for 6 months now. The deep exhaust notes from a stock one is quite sensational on the ears. I agree 100% w/ you on everything you said about this car. What exhaust mods does this one have? I'm loving those notes, no pops and bangs, just barks.

[@J2I3H]

He said back box delete with stock tips, pretty loud

[@jappiestacks7161]

bit late but cobra sport have a back box delete exhaust and it sounds really good

[@ctay1071]

Had mine 3 years, bought as my first car absolutely love it great motor. It Was one of the only nippy and good handling cars I could get insured to at the time. Can beat much more powerful cars on B roads/country lanes.

[@maxfoot5368]

How much insurance did you pay for it

[@polonium13]

I've got one of the last mk2's registered. Had it since it was 5 months old. No issues, whatsoever. Stage 1 Remap took bhp up to 150 and it accelerates like a 2-Stroke now! Never timed it but I reckon it's sub 8 seconds now. Think I'll be buried with it.

[@highmm2696]

The ZC32 MK2 did 7.6 ish 0-60 stock. Its well documented. You're likely seeing 7 seconds 0-60 now

[@polonium13]

@@highmm2696 I'm gonna have to get the stopwatch out now you've said that. Time to roll the dice on my licence!

[@highmm2696]

@@polonium13 Do it. Is a remap to 150hp worth it? Tempting to do it on my mine

[@polonium13]

@@highmm2696 I think so mate. It brings that surge of power at around 4000 rpm (as standard) in at around 2500 rpm. The power is more immediate up and down the gears at lower revs. At high revs it has that old 2 stroke engine quality in terms of power delivery. Amazingly, it also increases mpg. I think it's related to engines being set up in factory to run at all altitudes, humidities, temp, fuel quality etc. UK is close to sea level, temperate climate and good quality fuel. Engine is then tuned to run as efficiently as possible as the conditions here allow it. I'm no expert, just what I picked up. I'm sure someone will tear me down if I'm wrong. This is the internet after all. 😂

[@highmm2696]

@@polonium13 That sounds like a dream! My biggest gripe with the car is how long it takes to get to 4k where the power really starts. Where did you get yours done? I've been quoted £400 with a rolling road tune from Avon

[@swoodhall]

I never thought much about Swifts, until I had a rental one for a week, in north Cyprus. Wonderful thing I can't really fault it, and so much fun in it.

[@essendon72]

Great job Jamie. They are a fantastic budget hot hatch for someone wanting to get into the hot hatch scene.

[@wsDiA_vd]

Got my 24 model a few months back. For the price I paid, other brands considered "better" only offered me cars with very awkward and uncomfortable interiors, very basic exterior designs and not even half the safety and comfort options the sport did. On top of that I get an extremely fun ride that turns heads everywhere I go and an insanely good service price. Beyond wanting more people to get Swifts Sports because they are super cool and good for the price, I really wish other brands learned that comfort and good looks shouldn't be locked behind excessive prices.

[@IvermectinFTW]

Tickle the engine to 150bhp (doable without breaking the bank) you have the same power to weight ratio as the FN2 Civic Type R - but with way superior handling. Had my 2016 ZC32 for six years now and still puts a smile on my face. Coming from a Subaru Impreza Spec C Type RA, that's praise indeed!

[@audiophiliac]

What would you use specifically to get 150bhp?

[@IvermectinFTW]

@@audiophiliac a good free flowing exhaust and manifold, cold air intake and - importantly - mapping.

[@Japskuh]

I already got one, otherwise i would have been persuaded now!! Great little car, absolutely love it!

[@paulwood6623]

Fantastic little cars..loved my 32s..wish i still had it..

[@dawei2515]

fun fact behind the cupholder in the middle besides the seats there is actually a cupholder more

[@Birmingham_racing]

I remember how tiff needle praised it so that's all the approval I need

[@davidspion9548]

Great little cars. I have a 2006 SSS that I bought in 2020. I can get more for it today than I paid for it then.

[@ceejaywilliams5448]

Just bought one there great fun

[@draconianjam6501]

Even a normal suzuki swift (not sport) it's fun to drive and it is simply a lovely and a great car

[@rob8975]

I love your videos. Would love to see you do a video on the Mazda 2 DE Sport. I’ve got on and i honestly believe they are heavily underrated

[@joelconstantinou653]

Very much so I love my Mazda 2

[@recur9245]

I have a zc32 same colour bola b7 alloys and used to have a remus exhaust system straight pipe it was lovely!

[@nickoessex4253]

They love them on the Isle of Wight, seen loads of them over there in the summer.

[@steveadams9350]

The IOW is where my 2012 Swift Sport came from, the mileage when I bought it in November 2020 was very low for the year, I have driven everything from Bentleys, jags, Porsches, but my favourite is my Swift Sport, very underrated but I'm glad they are, you have to own one to appreciate what they are all about.

[@MrMWhitham]

It's old skool GTi all about the feel and the fun.

[@chie1107]

Swift Sports are staple in Nurburgring. You can watch Misha smash these pocket rockets. As they say it is not always the car, it is the driver.

[@glaticstorm32]

I have owned a 31S Swift Sport and a 32S Swift Sport, they are not bad cars at all, very good on fuel, reliable and are fun to drive but they are not "Hot-Hatches" and have basically no tuning potential unless you want to spend £4'000 on a supercharger kit or try and cobble together a turbo kit. Ultimately this is why the wider community are not too fussed about them and I know it hurts when people hate your car all because it is slow without considering any of the other factors of ownership but that is the main reason. I think if Suzuki just turbocharged them from factory and gave them 160hp / 180hp then they would have been far more popular and would have filled a similar role as the Ford Fiesta ST and Vauxhall Corsa VXR. But personally as the cost of living gets ever more expensive and fuel continues to rise over the coming years we might see more and more people going back to cars like this and they might finally get the recognition they deserve.

[@lewisofford]

They are great cars I have the newer 2018 model with the 1.4 t and it’s amazing

[@crazyforiegner2]

I test drove one and it's probably the most fun cars I've driven and I've tried a fair few different cars (currently own Mk7 golf gti). Just waiting for a private seller on auto trader

[@craig792]

Ive owned multiple swifts and you are right they are underrated however they are SLOW and not cheap to mod. I had one exactly the same as the one in this video but swapped it for a Fiesta ST

[@jonrotten31]

Just did the opposite! My fiesta st was stolen so bought one of these!

[@jerrytong2209]

only just come across your video..we've got the 1.2 model of this shape brilliant cars its our 3rd swift very reliable and the handling is great i put on better tyres and sticks to the road

[@hiskyboy8971]

i ad a 1.3gti the old 1 i loved how it was so underrated

[@maxrainerzeh9028]

I bought a 2015 Swift Sport R in Brazil after watching your video, even though I'm going to suffer from a lack of mechanical and trim parts. The car really doesn't have impressive numbers but the set is well balanced and the fuel consumption is very good.

[@ap5194]

Theres a reason these are the cars you get given to rent at the nurburgring. They stick to the road like crazy

[@m.sti3r]

I bought my triple s few weeks ago and its a very nice car for that price

[@samconroyy]

Would love a Sport 2012 for my first car, but my budget is about £4500 and there isn't anything on the market near me for that 😆

[@J2I3H]

They start around €11000 here in Holland:( Look for the 2006 model then, just as good and looks a little cleaner. I dont like the huge lights on the '12 model

[@yuragari]

my swift sport is flat in the ground in sharp corners i love it to take corners fast

[@filmcameras4evr45]

Simple really, they've all been underpowered compared to the competition. The ZC32S got a very nice interior and the 33S finally got a turbo though. The Ignis Sport had recaro seats from factory and was a fun, lightweight high revving car. I had one as my first car and I adored it, but for the money you can buy a lot that's much faster and better equipped, this applies to all the swifts imo.

[@sidathwijeratne7168]

I’ve got an ignis sport right now… proper fun cars to drive

[@mattvaughan180]

Amen brother

[@johnbeagley1195]

Actually you can get around 150bhp with a proper remap and induction kit/panel. I'd recommend Avon ~Tuning. 14bhp and 17nm extra torque. Its not much, but it is when the car only weighs a tonne!

[@pubudupiyumal2270]

Such a masterpiece ❤

[@ScottLindemann]

Beautiful car, looking to get one for my first car

[@alisalim3507]

Same here . Got my eyes on one already . Will be buying it hopefully soon . RS version ❤

[@danny1681]

Is it a good beginners car? I want to get something sporty but all the mainstream cars are so expensive insurance wise...

[@OnlineHipHopTV]

It is the perfect beginners car. All the costs to maintain one are pretty low

[@warskullgayle5947]

Does anyone know the name of that little mini front splitter or where i can find it online?

[@ryo9419]

I'm interested in getting one but I want to go through my options before buying one, can I still get it factory made?

[@glaticstorm32]

No, 33s (1.4 turbo) is the one being made now

[@MrGrossbaff]

It would be the perfect toy with a k20/k24 in it

[@crustythwaits5208]

Or b18cr h22a

[@chaser_the_dream6798]

How old is this video if there’s a hosepipe ban

[@Buck3366]

They only lifted the ban 6 days ago in the Isle of Wight.

[@guest8102]

AZ Series II MY22 Sport Hatchback 5dr Spts Auto 6sp 1.4T any good with 24K km on it... for $25K Austrailian... worth it?? is this a CVT gearbox? I hear CVT not great... not sure if steering wheel toggles are CVT associated? Looking for a first car for my 18yo son.. that's not fast or slow (can be just as dangerous)... he's only auto.. opinions?

[@pass_the_flask]

I mean if I understand it, this isn't dual VVTI, it's intake cam VVTI which gives low rpm torque. Not exhaust cam which kicks in at high rpm

[@nash4life124]

Hi mate, could you or anyone else tell me what colour the alloys have been sprayed/painted? Is it a gun metal grey?

[@kirkb6386]

I have one and I love it taall it's a great car

[@ajmal779]

hi can you get pops and bangs on this car do you have to change exhaust system can you please let me know thank you

[@carmad1287]

Give up with this pop and bang crap, makes you look a pure bellend, NOONE is impressed with your shotgun noises

[@anuks_23]

what model is this and how much hp ?

[@DR-rz2yk]

Hi 1:38 in, any idea what make the aftermarket front splitter is? Cheers

[@gobnbi]

this car goes unbelivably hard with a 4.5k supercharger kit easy 300bhp

[@recur9245]

yeah its got a small boot the pram is a bit of a cram in! xD even a 24" bar chainsaw just about fits

[@jibbyjabby7499]

I wanted one of these but the current prices are a joke.

[@ulysses4989]

Bought one for £900

[@gabs679]

@@ulysses4989 what plate?

[@mackenzieratcliffe5805]

Can get 11 plates for 1600

[@120poundsound2]

8.5k on Autotrader current for a 15 plate around 50k miles. Rediculos. As much as i would like one i refuse to pay that.

[@RiyuXDs]

Link for the front lip?

[@onlyfreedommatters]

Why my Swift doesn't have a RPM gauge?

[@Tiger-ot2bv]

how much would it be insure one of these at 18?

[@glaticstorm32]

pointless asking on here when insurance is done on a personal basis... it could be £1500 for a lad down the road and it could be £2800 for you. Better off checking comparison websites mate :)

[@AL-PAKA]

Is there a lot of difference in the older shape to this the one previous the facelift as im thinking about getting one if anyone can advise me id appreciate it ive got £3k for one

[@GetOhn]

I want one

[@lassydogpie5390]

Who underrates them? They’re epic

[@toteu3426]

They don;t send them to independent crash tests like NCAP or IIHS, last time they sent a car for independent crash tests is scored terribly bad. You crash in this and you are dead. A coffin with wheels.

[@billywalker681]

Next time do some research before you post this nonsense. These Swifts had 5 star rating in EURO NCAP back in 2010, 94% safety for adult occupants and it was only the classic version. And Sport has a even more reinforced chassis. For example, the 2014 Skoda Fabia had "only" 81% adult safety, and it's a 4-year-newer car. There is of course a higher risk of injury during a collision since its a small car, but it still depends very much on the conditions of the collision. But the safety in general is on whole another level then it was in small vehicles from the 90s and early 2000s.

[@scottieh8905]

Was toying with one of these, bit got a fiesta st instead

[@chrismcbride2806]

Everyone bought a Cooper instead!

[@thorfinnmckenzie]

I like this car. Just the interior i don't like very much.

[@wilson42cc]

Ok how do you tell it’s real one , or made up one ,

[@seaya3593]

if only it had awd

[@HandOats]

The 2023 is lighter, more powerful and lighter. It corners like ANYTHING on the market. Polos GTI gets the rope. Until a straight away that is🤕

[@wlewis6544]

Throttle response? Jamie, they haven’t had throttles on cars for bloody years mate

[@Davidhamer57]

What's a throttle body if they don't have a throttle? I know they have a throttle body housing just asking

[@riccardo363]

overrated you see millions of them in UK underrated are cars like abarth alfa skoda maybes mazda 3 mini MG

[@aivarusk218]

Panda 100hp, Twingo 133 and Ignis Sport are all better, more fun options

[@Fifth_Avenue842]

And Mazda 2 sport edition 2013

[@u04pww2]

Not as bulletproof

[@aivarusk218]

@@u04pww2 the three I mentioned are all known for being pretty rock solid reliability wise

[@u04pww2]

@@aivarusk218 don't get me wrong,small lightweight cars like these usually don't have much to go wrong but the swift is just better built. I would be tempted to get a Panda but just can't get over how odd it looks, the Twingo is too expensive, flimsy and no 6th gear. The swift is the best all rounder in my opinion.

[@aivarusk218]

@@u04pww2 I do agree that the Swift is the best built yeh, Ignis are getting very hard to find, for the price of a decent twingo you would not far off be able to buy a decent clio 172/182/197/200, I currently have a Panda 100hp in my fleet, it’s that much fun I can’t ever see myself selling it

[@Phlegm_Thrower]

It's not underrated, it's underpowered. Even with the new turbo Swift Sports, they could've added an extra 10kW 20Nm and it would've been a proper weapon.

[@David-wf1hr]

I put 99 ron petrol in my mrs. turbo swift sport and its getting 150hp+ the official spec on them is conservative. the 140's are nearer 150 in most cases before 99 ron fuel. I guess in 10 years time they'll still be in spec.

[@Phlegm_Thrower]

@@David-wf1hr we only get 98 RON here in Australia.

[@Bomb6A9Head]

best car for brokies, aka 99% of the people

[@JamieP.London]

I’ve watched your channel for years, I think this is the first time I’ve commented, if you want this channel to grow you need to stop filming shit cars 👍

[@u04pww2]

I'd prefer this to all the "stage 2 Golf R" shite that's constantly pushed out by others.

[@ceejaywilliams5448]

Defo one of those guys who only cares about I got the fastest car bullshit.

[@theo_konstantinou]

Maybe you don’t know about cars , all the racetracks all over the world use Sz32s !

[@rowntrouse6066]

Yeah I’m assuming a non shit car is one where you hold the steering wheel straight and plant your foot in a auto. Well fun and engaging that

[@carmad1287]

Shit car? This is one of the FUNNEST cars out there, guess your a numbers guy who needs the ego boost of having the 'fastest car'.

[@leccy9901]

Years ago when this level of car is what I was after I never went after a swift. Pretty slow compared to there opponents, more expensive to mod, and stock always seemed to be driven by women, old people, or men who can suck a banana out of its skin. I've got an m2 now, but even when my mrs needs a new daily I Don't even think of these for some reason.

[@crustythwaits5208]

These are so slow 😭 and my nana owns a swift sport 😂 no word of a lie. Go get a Type R integra or anything but this gutless roller skate

[@jamsstar2010]

It's built like shit though 😂

[@Hogan-sw1py]

Because it looks crap imo

[@u04pww2]

Could do with a K20 swap.