Suzuki Swift In-Depth Review | A serious rival to the Ford Fiesta?

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Watch our detailed review of the Suzuki Swift. Here, Parkers reviewer Murray Scullion runs you through the Swift’s performance, handling, interior, equipment and practicality as well as imparting some handy buying advice.
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[@phil8437]

This is far better than a Fiesta. The Ford ecoboost 1.0 engine is troublesome. They have had serious long term reliability issues with these engines. The stupid cambelt arrangement in oil is also an issue and very expensive to replace. These belts have to be replaced every 10 years which may be ok for the first and second owners but subsequent owners will be left with a big bill for the change (if the rest of the engine lasts that long.) I think Suzuki cars represent the best value for money in the UK market. When you consider that they always top reliability surveys, are very safe, loaded with kit and well made for the price you pay. When I change my car it will be a Suzuki. No other make comes close overall.

[@davidviner5783]

Great review. We had a 1.3 Swift for 15 years. Bullet-proof.

[@sunilayya8948]

Happy to hear. How many miles did it cover?

[@xorkatoss]

nah bruh I bought a 1.3L 2007 model back in 2017 and it was fine the first 3 years but in 2021 it f*cked me big time, a lot of stuff broke and needed to be replaced.

[@dwm1943]

I have just traded in my 2014 Fiesta for a 2019 top-spec Swift. Similar engine, 1.0 L Ecoboost to same-size Boosterjet, but my SZ5 has with mild hybrid, too. First impression, after a week? The Suzuki is better in almost every aspect, and so much more fun than the softer suspension of the heavier Ford. It's an absolute hoot to drive on country lanes. On motorways, not much in it, perhaps the Ford a bit quieter at higher speeds. I can't tell the difference between the gearshifts, don't understand the comments in this video at all. I was bored with my Ford. The Swift has rekindled my driving enjoyment. It also looks good, which no one could claim about a Fiesta.

[@sunilayya8948]

Great review, but wish you had tested the more characterful 1.0 turbo. I own one in Sri Lanka, and despite our rough roads , it has not missed a beat in nearly 2 yrs of driving. I just love its engine, chassis and that wonderful mini like upright, curved windscreen that gives fantastic visibility.

[@richardjelley3074]

I have a 1ltr swift. I bought it new in August 2018. It's now done 72,000 miles. It's not a motorway car, short motorway journeys are OK though. It's a great town car. It defrosts itself quicker than my kuga with an electric windscreen. I had one issue while under warranty, gear cable detached because the driver didn't use the clutch. It was fixed in a day. It did 49 mpg when new, it now does 47.8mpg. First suzuki I've owned and I will buy another. It's quite basic on the inside but very easy to drive. Great torque at low revs makes it as good as a diesel when moving off. I use it in a professional way as a driving instructor. The car has withstood all the extra rigours of novice drivers. I was unsure how it would perform as a learner car but I'm really pleased with it. I now want to see how many miles I can clock before any major component wears out.

[@abhiram.p.s.p.s3590]

Your review was very interesting and I love that

[@Grant0610]

I have always liked the Swift from the Gti version of the 1980s. They are cheeky and very different from the crowd.

[@harryrushton5270]

I got a swift attitude the other week, first car. It’s great, the curved windscreen is brilliant, lots of room, quick (enough) and I think it looks great. Great review, would agree with it all tbh.

[@ludwig7223]

Great review. Refreshing blend of entertainment and useful presentation of information. Thank you

[@ParkersTV]

Thanks very much!

[@savedfaves]

Good review. I hear the Swift's are very reliable. This factor is not to be sniffed at. Mother's 11 year-old Fiesta just packed it in. She may have been unlucky, but a friend who's a mechanic said the Swift's are bullet proof. For me reliability if the single most important factor in car ownership. Were I rich I would be less paranoid when it came to reliability.

[@ParkersTV]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@emmabennett0711]

Brilliant review, will come again

[@ParkersTV]

Thanks Emma! Glad you liked it :)

[@Budivedder]

Nice review

[@tomh283]

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Will there be more in-depth videos by this reviewer?

[@ParkersTV]

Great! Yes, yes there will ☺️

[@redsea5397]

Hi, is 2018 Automatic version any good?

[@horseathalt7308]

I'm in the USA and Suzuki cars always seemed to capture the old school Character of japanese quality and attention to detail that has long been forgotten by the big three japanese makers honda toyota and nissan. I wish they would return to the us. If mitsu can survive here suzuki can thrive with the jimny and their newer cuvs.

[@melcanuck5951]

All cars are money pits; the bigger the brand the bigger the money pit. This is one of the least costly in the class to run OVER TIME and not for a quick review as it will prove to be more reliable. Generally Japanese built cars are more reliable. The other rivals mentioned from 0:33 have suspect reliability. I would not consider them. I was impressed by the Suzukis I drove. Fiesta is also great to drive though.

[@sunilayya8948]

Suzuki has been near or at the top in what car? and jd power reliability surveys in the last few yrs.

[@fokyinlam5550]

Nissian is not reliable

[@nicolef2147]

for the city the 1.0 is better than a 1.2 ?

[@mik-3005]

Just bought the swift 2020 CVT and i'm super happy with it. The car is not slow at all the speed is great in city. Haven't been driving it on highway yet.

[@stephenarbon2227]

I too bought the CVT as it is effectively the only version sold in Australia anymore. Intitially little slow off the mark, but goes very well on the motorway sitting 1500-2000 at 110 km/h, [our speed limit], that doesn't match the review comment of needing high revs.

[@colinl5985]

If people are worried about impressing passengers they will never stop worrying.

[@vanessabanting4764]

Hi can you see the traffic lights in this car without leaning forward ?

[@dwm1943]

I have had my Swift a year now. It is better than the Fiesta in every conceivable way. Firm ride, where the Fiesta was soft and 'wallowy', ditto the steering, and the fun factor is through the roof. [The caveat is that my Ford was the 2014 model, and they may have improved since.]

[@sunilayya8948]

James may's favourite normal car of 2018 is the swift. If anyone doubts me i can send the link to the video clip .

[@trian891]

No doubt but can you send the link?

[@sunilayya8948]

@@trian891 enjoy . Watch at 6.58 and also around 4.00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaXdoYV6bdVgq8k

[@sidakhurst5124]

Do the wing mirrors fold on command from a switch inside next to window controls?

[@savedfaves]

I'm sure they must, the Suzuki website said they are powered and heated.

[@billyreid639]

My 1.2 Swift sits just below 3000 rpm at 70mph also gearchange is very good so to me the Parker review is well off never felt the need to go above 3500 rpm when building up speed

[@toliss106]

Billy whats the rpm at 80-85 mph? Im looking to buy the 1.2 swift.

[@billyreid639]

@@toliss106 on trip to edinburgh yesterday about 3000 rpm at 80mph

[@toliss106]

@@billyreid639 Thank you! Thats quite impressive! You got the shvs model, the mild hybrid version? Also, is the ride on motorway that noisy like the reviewer says? Sorry for asking too much infos, but unfortunately there is no test drive car available to the dealers here i am located.

[@billyreid639]

@@toliss106 no just the 1.2 dueljet non hybrid won't lie not the most refined car but far from too loud no raised voices to be heard we drove with radio off about one n half hour cruise 70ish mph high winds on the way so some wind noise and on some road surfaces some tyre noise but again we didn't find it too bad so now planning driving to south of england some 350 miles and not concerned at all

[@toliss106]

@@billyreid639 Thanks for your reply and for the infos, Billy!

[@rayquirk4947]

Mild hybrid 1.0 booster jet 2500 rpm at 70mph.

[@aadi8568]

I think it is nicer than the fiesta

[@xontreras4]

IT'S VERY BEAUTIFULL ΑND VERY RELIABLE MY FRIEND.....I HAVE THIS SWIFT HYBRID FROM MAY , AT blue electric !!!!

[@toliss106]

@@xontreras4 Επιτελους βρισκω εναν Ελληνα που να το εχει ρε φιλε :) Πες μου σε παρακαλω 2-3 πραγματακια γιατι σκεφτομαι να το παρω. Σε ταξιδι με πορεια γυρω στα 130/χλμ ωρα, περιπου ποσο εχει καταναλωση και στις ποσες χιλιαδες στροφες δουλευει σ αυτα τα χιλιομετρα? Ισχυουν αυτα που λεει στην παρουσιαση ο τυπος, οτι δηλαδη σε ταξιδι σε εθνικη αισθανεσαι πολυ εντονα την ελειψη της 6ης ταχυτητας και οτι εχει πολυ θορυβο μεσα στην καμπινα?

[@trian891]

@@toliss106 Ο ήχος μέσα στην καμπίνα για ταξίδι είναι λίγο ενοχλητικός η αλήθεια είναι αλλά όχι κάτι μη υποφερτό. Με 5η και 130 πάει μια χαρά χαλαρά (δεν θυμάμαι στροφές δυστυχώς). Το έχω ούτε μήνα και είμαι φουλ ικανοποιημένος. Δεν παίρνεις αντίστοιχο αυτοκίνητο με τιμή εκκίνησης τα 12.650. Έχει ελαφρώς σπορ χαρακτήρα. Η ανάρτηση του είναι λίγο σφιχτή. Το τιμόνι έχει καλό feedback και είναι πολύ ελαφρύ. Ελπίζω να βοήθησα. :)

[@toliss106]

@@trian891 Φιλε μου βοηθησες και πολυ κιολας :D Σ ευχαριστω! Εχεις την ηπια υβριδικη εκδοση ή την απλη?

[@trian891]

@@toliss106 Την απλή έχω την GL με το 1.2 κινητήρα. Αν σκέφτεσαι πάντως να το πάρεις το αμάξι το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα.

[@deanstyles2567]

I sat in a Swift recently, liked it, although the Kia Rio felt a bit nicer inside (and similarly priced), and the doors on the Swift felt really light. It's surprisingly roomy inside for a small car. Surprised that so many people would choose the manual transmission over there. Here in Australia 90%+ would pick the automatic, and manual non-performance cars are hard to shift second hand. Different market I guess.

[@savedfaves]

Manual transmissions are quite popular in UK and Ireland. Unsure about the rest of Europe.

[@lwalker8785]

We just enjoy changing gears. lol

[@4th_Disciple]

Check out Porsche 7speed manual. In Europe we really like changing gears😂

[@Music-gw9gb]

Parkers Cars

[@maxus1820]

No way! It can tell you how fast you are going???

[@LudovicoMaffii]

Yes there's the possibility to set the speed

[@lilmario0]

Wait the1.2 hybrid is even slower that the 1.2? And it gets less milage? Lol df

[@greetinx11]

The 1.2 is the front wheel drive. The hybrid one here is the 1.2 4x4. That's why. The brand new 1.2 hybrid (not in this test) has only 83 HP but a bigger battery.

[@mikemds8055]

Such a bad review. I own this car with the 1.2 engine and it’s not slow at all. The engine is a lot more responsive than the 1 litre turbo. And there’s no problem on the motorway. I’ve owned a fiesta 1.0 litre eco boost and had so many problems.

[@ParkersTV]

Depends on your definition of slow, Mike. But we’d say 0-62mph in anything over 11 seconds is rather leisurely 😉

[@mikemds8055]

A 60bhp vw polo is slow

[@mathiassejersen9942]

I agree completely. I own the basic swift with the 1.2 litre engine, and it's definitely not slow. Anything faster than 11 seconds is unnecessary.

[@fredamber8238]

The Swift is a car that lacks something. Engine, handling, fine. But you don't sit comfortably. Everything is somehow not 100% ideally adjustable to the individual. The suspension is too firm. You can feel every bump. Shallow potholes are a nightmare. The front bumper is too far forward and you can scratch it very easily if you are on a slight incline. The windshield is very reflective and so are the silver rings in the speedometer display. In the sunshine you hardly see anything. Because it reflects so strongly. The instrument cluster is inclined too horizontally, so that when you sit higher you have no optimal view. The consumption is 51 mpg (urban and motorway combined). Gear shifting is easy and parking is a real pleasure. However, the car is almost overloaded with five adults.

[@sunilayya8948]

You are entitled to your opinion. However, it was james may's favourite normal car of 2018 .

[@tylancarino2959]

buy a horse next time

[@anthonyjames7908]

Have a 69 plate dodgy clutch bad suspension noisy wheel arch’s

[@desiredditor]

Swift only sells in India Shouldn't they do a collab with Taylor swift

[@johntorn6948]

Bad review.

[@RealBreal]

rubbish car

[@EstherOlagboye]

How