Suzuki Swift new model review | Best value new car in Europe?!

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[@davidmehlhorn726]

Absolutely brilliant little car at a great price. Other manufacturers need to take note! We need more cars like this, not two tonne plus behemoths that take up twice the space on the road but don’t actually do anything that the Swift can’t do. Well done Suzuki. I hope this is a best seller for you!

[@chaodynast1242]

What about safety 😂

[@jpmv6009]

@@chaodynast1242 Security is having an SUV? You're very mistaken...

[@diarmuidlucey7482]

I had a 2012 Suzuki Swift and I loved it, great to drive, economical and cool looking car and of course ultra reliable! I would pick a Swift everytime over a Polo, Fiesta, Micra etc

[@johngalt7159]

Why not fiesta… It’s an excellent driver’s car… And not too much of an issue from this car

[@bostjanerjavec4146]

How I see it - it's a TRUE Suzuki again: goes like hell, consumes a bit more than nothing, has plenty of room and will run forever without any issues. One of the last cars for smart people (if there are still any). Others go for SUVs

[@JikuBanik]

Still rocking my 2016 Suzuki Swift Sport , fun driving everyday ❤️

[@daniilrusanau5849]

What a surprise car! Very impressive! Thanks for bringing this on, Nobby 🙌🏻

[@dwnrange7812]

This is exactly what we need, & more of, in the U.S... lightweight extremely efficient gas/hybrids, NOT massive 3 ton plus EVs

[@decimal1815]

On most parts of the US they need decent public transport

[@ashutosht10]

No what's the difference with third world countries then

[@decimal1815]

@@ashutosht10 the difference is that in the USA you don't need to pollute your towns and kill kids with 2 tonne gas powered SUVs for no reason. Developed countries have good public transport that everyone wants to use because it's cheap and efficient.

[@TechReviewInsider]

Your right . Really Stupid when i see people with Full Size pickups with not a single thing ever carried on it in years.😅

[@mrppsr4731]

I bought swift in 2013, still enjoying it. Perfectly designed small car with great pickup. Way ahead than polo, fiesta, micra or brio

[@stemuhl]

Wow I love it. Great value for the money, if it's anything like the previous models, it will be very reliable also. Another great review Nobby 👍.

[@jovialgent9963]

I saw comments on Bob Flavin's review saying how ugly it is but I think it's still quite a cute thing. Perfect city & first time new car owner imo. Cheap to run at a great price with plenty of tech! Nothing to be negative about I don't think!

[@miklos1298]

Yeah it’s starting to slightly grow on me but still the 5th gen without the two tone looks fab in my eyes compared to this one. This new gen has a very funky Tokyo vibe to it with the sharp angles.

[@NobbyOnCars]

I don't get the 'ugly' comments myself. The nose is a little awkward perhaps but overall it's still alright looking I feel.

[@miklos1298]

@@NobbyOnCars Well, I have an instant tendency to compare it to my 192 Sport or even just the bog standard 5th gen and I think that looks miles better than this one. That’s just me though. I love Suzukis so I’ll probably like it once I see it in person.

[@terrydelahunt842]

I think it's far more than that, it's a perfect car for lots of people, most people really don't need anything bigger, but the motor industry has done a great job of convincing them they do.

[@terrydelahunt842]

@@miklos1298 they nailed that version, really did. The lack of six gears on this one would put me off more than the looks, which I'm not keen on. But it's serious good value and has everything you need and should have. Deserves to be a success

[@babeyoulove1883]

I have a 2017 Swift with 350K on the clock... in Sri Lanka... My folks love this car... They use it everyday... such a good little care.

[@Shinovatis]

I ΄ve been driving a suzuki swift boosterjet 2017+. The best choice i could have made! Very fast, very fan to drive and very easy to maintain...!

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Great review and a breath of fresh air for small, well priced city cars that we should really go back to...And hybrid is the way to go, not full EV...

[@Newengland1966]

Nobby love your vlogs keep up the great work

[@michaelkilbride2927]

I had one in the 80s never let me down like this might have a test drive

[@werty2]

Ive been saving up for years now, hopefully it lands at a good price in South Africa.

[@bonganipeter9433]

This one looks more beautiful than the ones we are having on our roads already.

[@AmoClassic]

No way, it's definitely going to cost a small fortune

[@vishalbirje5575]

You should consider the Suzuki Baleno as well then. I think it’s available in South Africa.

[@ipelengmanthaaa49]

Yahh ​@@vishalbirje5575

[@tomquimby8669]

I see loads of swifts where I live and I always wondered why then I got a promotion pamphlet from them with a price of 20k and your review is welcome. It is way cheaper than a Jazz. nice colour red too.

[@rsltgc8706]

This thing has a very good engine and can give you good fuel mileage compared to anything on the road. This thing can go 200k km easily if you take care of it. It is fun to drive and will outperform anything in its segment

[@askburlefot2645]

Thanks for the fine review!!! The new Swift looks very promising. Nice design inside and out. Fine specs. I am considering switching to this car.

[@NobbyOnCars]

No problem 👍

[@terrydelahunt842]

This got me thinking, you should do a video of top5/10 new cars under 30k in Ireland.

[@vsdln]

Still driving 1.3 Swift from 2007 and the only thing that I don't like about it is a really small boot space and not being able to adjust the steering wheel by depth. Oh, and with years it does get a bit rusty underneath. But I would recommend it to everyone. This looks like a natural update. Hopefuly the Euro NCAP will be good.

[@victormendes1588]

Suzuki is excellent value for money

[@Redbuttonmedia]

I collect mine on Tuesday, had a test drive in it and signed on the dotted line. This is my third from new swift and this version is the best yet. More bang for your bucks and I feel this may be a wake up call to the other manufacturers to smarten themselves up and start offering quality deals without the price. Such a good an honest review in my opinion, looking forward to reading what other folk think.

[@Bambotb]

is this generation better than the one before ? how

[@Redbuttonmedia]

@@Bambotb There are only two models now, The Motion and The Ultra. I feel this gives a better cost effective choice regarding spec. The Motion line has the following to name a few. Heated Seats, Keyless entry / start, 9" screen, Suzuki Connect, E-Call, Blind Spot Lane assist, driver assist cameras, radar brake etc etc. TBH, there is a lot more to mention but take note The Ultra line only has another 3-4 things extra like Diamond cut alloys and self returning wing mirrors. The MHEV has been tweaked along with the engine, better soundproofing all round and my fave 6 speakers including tweeters. Personally I like the curves of the outgoing model but this new one has its own look which comes across clean. I really feel after three other models this one's a winner.

[@Bambotb]

@@Redbuttonmedia interesting yes i didn’t talk about motion vs uktra but 4th gen vs 3rd

[@digitalkaran636]

Watched at 1.2x speed & feels good

[@anthonybrown4874]

Have watched your video again Nobby and it's pretty much the best English language review, though on others there was a mention of heated seats don't know which model spec it's on though I would be tempted if it had a heated wheel it's on our wish list. Compared to our 2023 SZL the instruments are worse and the warnings will annoy wonder if workshop can disable the audio? Same white highlights would have preferred a light grey. The entertainment is an obvious upgrade surely a 6 speed box could have helped justify the price rise. Personally I like the old door handle arrangement and I suspect the bodyshape will be a bit more colour sensitive ie the old one looks good in all colours the ability to spec the roof colour will help with that and it being a tad quieter won't go amiss either. We will go take a look in the summer as ours approaches a year old an see if it justifies the price to change as with the Tier 1 discount the old car as equipped in SZL form was a bit of a new car bargain.

[@bankermyrthong5131]

Great, in India 🇮🇳 it will launch next month the 9th of May 2024, I think I'll wait for this one, thank you #Nobby_on_cars you explain it very well... ❤❤❤

[@sunilayya8948]

You forgot to mention how it fares in terms of ride comfort!😊. It's something most reviewers seem to forget , but is a crucial attribute to many buyers.

[@Concionator]

Fantastic little car!

[@ReallyVirtual]

Previous Swift 2019 SZ5 owner here. This is a really hard sell. Yes, it has a few more safety features, but to get those I lose around 30hp. I'm not sure it's worth it, especially given that I think the 2019 SZ5 looks better.

[@alejandrocaamano1662]

I have a 2009 micra sr, 1.6L and 110hp, 5,7L over 100km. Should call it eco?

[@sunilayya8948]

Very Good reviews but i heard it has 80 odd hp and not 100hp as you mentioned. Pls mention about the ride comfort of cars you review since its very important to most car buyers .

[@FiFoC2000]

I like the look of it. What’s not to like with good price, spec and hatch. Shame other brands are exiting this segment as it offers more affordable than SUVs. Good review as always Mark.

[@ilkererol1986]

Previous model dashboard and speed indicators were sporty and special. This one is just ordinary design you find in ordinary cars.

[@ShaneGammell-gz6hw]

Fine looking car

[@mabanagjomel]

Good looking car

[@fruitpunch5260]

It looks great

[@ManpreetSingh-mu4xn]

It's delivers a lot because they have a massive market in Asia, particularly Japan and India

[@terrydelahunt842]

The previous one was a great, fun looking car, this isnt. However its amazing value, adaptive cruise control and blind spot at that price is fantastic. If theres any justice these will sell by the bucketload. Get a glass of wine into you, same colour as the car!

[@ipelengmanthaaa49]

Wow hope this model makke it to South Africa😢😢😢... stunning

[@colmf1665]

Nice decent value small car

[@codincoman9019]

Professional review. Far more objective than others, like the disastrous one made by What Car? Will consider this new one, as we had an excellent 2009 Swift, for 11 years, in our fleet.

[@NobbyOnCars]

What didn’t you like in the What Car one out of curiosity?

[@codincoman9019]

@@NobbyOnCars, many things proving that guy doesn't understand at all small cars segment. Like you do. Criticizing the Swift for not having this and that when that segment needs affordable, reliable and low TCO cars. For example, the trunk cannot be big because the length is small and it already accommodates 2 rows... Btw, the Swift has lots of features that the bigger cars do not necessarily get. Overall, a very poor review on What Car?, very different from yours. Well done!

[@sergiosanmuahahaha]

Got enough space, all the toys you may want and also great fuel efficiency? Yes please. Great car

[@anthonybrown4874]

A step up in the interior no doubt a tad more space too, wasn't aware it has a 100hp motor You sure about that? I thought it was a similar output to the old motor. We bought a SZL lste 2023 and it's a great small car overall though the standard tyres are a wee bit noisy on dome road surfaces agree about the cruise distances wish you could disable the radar sometimes and it doesn't like sleet. Any sign of a heated steering wheel and seat option? Other than best the market is crying out for more small cars like this.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Whoops - 82bhp! Makes how quick it is even more impressive.

[@sunilayya8948]

Only concern would be its cvt if its made by jatco.

[@MystiKal76]

I have the 2014 Swift Sport, still driving it after buying it new 10 years ago. Delightful car, still love the shape. I'm genuinely not keen on the shape of the new Swift and the previous model.

[@corinful]

Drive a Sport model it's excellent

[@worldfactography9250]

suzuki sell around 20k units of swift in India and same around 20k units of dzire (sedan version) per month. Total 35-40k swift-dzire per month.

[@shivathealmighty]

😂😂😂😂... Highest selling premium hatchback is Baleno, sold 16K unit in Jan 24...Don't blabber here..

[@samdim1240]

Nice car. Nice video

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks! 👍

[@arijeetbhattacharya9787]

This car's like half the price in my country, not exactly the same but similar, same 1.2L engine but localized. This newer model isn't available yet.

[@silvery2850]

Safety rating?

[@lesklower7281]

The Suzuki Swift a popular car in Australia we own a Baleno ourselves its a little bit bigger than the Swift and when you mentioned that they have been around for forty years but not in Australia the Swift was available from the early 2000s in Australia they were the Cino and we owned one back in the 1990s l loved driving it so much fun and the Swift has competition from the Toyota Yaris and the Mazda 2 but the Swift holds its own against its competition in Australia we do like our cars reliable and vehicles with good reputations for reliability sell well and that includes Suzuki's infact in the factory were they build the Suzuki's they build the Toyota Starlet which is a rebadged Baleno and we all know about Toyota's excellent reputation for reliability

[@stephenarbon2227]

from 1985 in Australia according to wiki, but Holden badged.

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@stephenarbon2227 Suzuki have sold the Swift continuously in Australia since 1985. Holden did badge engineer some Suzuki Swifts as the Holden Barina. The Cino that Les Klower refers to is in fact a Swift.

[@lesklower7281]

@@stephenarbon2227 That's right they were the Holden Barina also sold as the Suzuki Cino

[@Alfa-209]

Very nice car.

[@corinful]

Excellent review. Well done Suzuki

[@thabelomahlatsi426]

When is this one coming to South Africa, if the prices are good , it will sell

[@downfold3208]

In proportion of 60% is the same with the previous model, in my opinion this is more a facelift rather than a new model.

[@grantduke8484]

Think they made a mistake the rear lights. Previous gen looks better IMO

[@ajenjerang7262]

My cousin have one of those swift 2024 top model but here the car is totally different I mean interior everything is glossy, shine fit and finished is good , wondering it's a discrimination 😂😂😂 we got cheap swift here in Asian countries

[@MrGrentch]

I just can't get over how light it is especially for such a fully featured up to date new car. I drive a 90's stripped down racing snake Honda at just under 1100 kilos and the only way it could transport two adults in the back is if Willy Wonka wanted me to give a lift to a couple of oompaloompas. And they'd be complaining after 100 metres. And mine has only two doors, no ABS or soundproofing, traction and cruise control is my right foot, the tech of a potato and the only airbag in the car is me. The Renault Alpine dev team worked very hard to keep the weight of that car down, weighing every nut and bolt and turning to composites and it's a two door, two seater sports car, but still a 100 kilos heavier than the Suzuki.😮 That Suzuki got it down to this weight is really very impressive. And I presume at this price point they did it without composites? Did they fill the tyres with helium or something? 😁 I'm also thinking based on such a light platform a "hot" version could be something very good indeed.

[@johncrosbarry]

It looks awkward that front view isn’t great but seriously good value alright for the spec

[@Catchingcars]

they did all this but then cut the swift sport... which was one of the most fun little hatches on the market... Great Job!! 😢

[@santhoshpjohn]

In india the price for Top model is 10500 Euros showroom Base model 7300 euro with 6airbag, hill assist etc

[@MrDeepakvasudev]

They don't make car's like this anymore, so enjoy before it's gone. I am waiting for Sport version.

[@Aengrod]

Not in ireland though

[@tommasomartinoli1468]

not in the world, they wont do the sport no more

[@jimmyb4982]

​@@tommasomartinoli1468Are you sure?

[@user-vm7uu5tr9w]

Hi Mark I had the 2006 model .It was a hoot to drive

[@fr3ddyfr3sh]

Kudos Suzuki. It’s not my favourite car, but it’s super impressive what they deliver for 20.000€. And with a 7 year warranty. We had a 1995 Suzuki Swift GT. No ABS, no Airbags, no crumble zones, useless to listen to radio when driving 150km/h cause the wind was so loud. But it was reliable, until i accidentally ended it’s life 🙈

[@NobbyOnCars]

150 in that car?! Crazy.

[@fr3ddyfr3sh]

@@NobbyOnCars my top speed was 185 km/h. German autobahn, slight but long downhill section and 5km optimised driving (acceleration), to reach the downhill section with. Mighty 68 horse powers. I only did that once, it was too scary. 😅

[@akshaypious1157]

Mileage?

[@terrydelahunt842]

Any chance they bring the 5 door jimny to Ireland, or is the emissions thing still stopping that happening?

[@NobbyOnCars]

I see a few of the new ones around (2 door) but they must be all imported. No plans to do them here anyway.

[@terrydelahunt842]

@@NobbyOnCars guess we'll have to wait til a hybrid or electric one is available.

[@stephenw7298]

Excellent review as always. One thing to note if in the UK. I looked recently at buying a swift 2023 model with the intention that my son could drive it when he passes his test but got a surprise when I noticed that it is a group 28D. Possibly due to parts if accident damaged having to come from Japan. I ended up buying a Skoda Fabia, insurance group 9E.

[@HIOP0]

Apparently bumpers were/are £££££ to remove, repair/replace and refit, don't know why, certainly bad design flaw for customers.

[@uuryzc]

i own the previous model double color black&red, looks better with stealth rear doors and much better front end engine cover and lights. Also position on the road computer screen, round air flow things and round speed&RPM analog screen. (except that radar thing on the side which i don't like on previous model) i will not buy this 2024 model Suzuki. i am going to buy new 2024 Toyota Yaris Hybrid double color. That car is so lovely !!!

[@Tibchy91]

Previous gen looked way better design wise in my opinion... This one looks to me like an aftermarket tuning somehow, can't help it.

[@user-xb7yq5bu4k]

I don't like manual transmision especially in my country coz of to much traffic.

[@lonwabolonwabo9556]

When is it coming to SA??

[@bonganipeter9433]

A lot of people will buy this one if the price ain't crazy

[@funnyfiveminutes]

I've watched a few Japanese videos on the new swift and their top spec model includes a fold down armrest for the drivers seat, 360 degree camera, front parking sensors and electronic handbrake with hold button too. Shame they decided not to throw everything in with the European version. At least the difference between the two specs would have made more sense then.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yeah the extra kit is not especially needed with how much the standard car has.

[@terrydelahunt842]

Well that means you can get an armrest here if you really want one! Wouldn't care about electric handbrake, yeah they look better inside the car but they are just more to go wrong at the end of the day. Over engineered

[@arsprateekshadangi7372]

What its mileage

[@roybatty2030]

€20 per kg seems good value

[@user-pd1ww3nk1g]

Hang on a minute, please explain how it's more efficient?? The previous model you used to get around 550-600km range with an auto or manual, this is got the hybrid and you get less!? How is that more efficient? I think these car industry people are lying to our faces and thinking we're not going to be aware of it. I live in Australia and I've owned glx 1.0 turbo and I used to get 530km range, Ive owned the 1.4turbo and used to get 450-460 range on a bad day in the 1.4 and I've had a friend own the base model swift in a auto and she used to get 560-600 km range soooooo how is this new car only getting 500 and with a hybrid powering it.

[@LONGHALL27]

you had the Irish price list on the video when I looked first day of video on youtube now it's gone where is it?

[@NobbyOnCars]

2:52

[@deeptweshdm2536]

Suzuki sell almost 1.75 million cars in india per year..

[@corinful]

It's Suzuki's biggest market . Maruti 👍

[@sunilk737]

What is the safety rating this year again 1 star or improve?

[@Dwaxxx]

4 stars I think

[@sushant3196]

Funny you mentioned India, I bought swift 2023 CNG 2023 in India. It's amazing! 1. 1.2 litre 4 cylinder engine makes a massive difference when using CNG as fuel. 2. It gives me 34.5 kms per kg of CNG. Basically, I drove 500 kilometers in just 800 INR of fuel. Do the math.

[@deeptweshdm2536]

Does it have hill hold in manual version?

[@MrBenHaynes]

Yep, it's the long stick with the button between the front seats.... Honestly, my MX-5 has hill hold and it's a PITA on quick getaways from a standing start. On an incline start, I always use the handbrake for greater control and confidence.

[@RAXITH_playz]

3cylinder..😢☹️ old 4 cylinder was smooth.. smooth that we need to check it tachometer to check the engine on or not?

[@zeyskat]

I checked the spec sheet - it seems that engine is 4 cylinder indeed.

[@RAXITH_playz]

@@zeyskat thanku 🤗🍻

[@Clarioner1]

Previous models had serious amount of tyre noise, have they improved that?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yeah it's a lot better. The UK office staff that were on the trip and would drive the MK3 regularly immediately noticed how much quieter it was inside overall.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Not happy about the aesthetics of the front/roofline, the extra 90kgs than the superseded model, or the myriad electronic nannies that require silencing every time you start the car. I am impressed with the modernisation and lift in interior quality (particularly the instrument display), the practical placement of the rear door handle. Nimble grocery getter & more!

[@rihenchristian5075]

I think suzuki u need to launch convertible swift option

[@HIOP0]

Interested to know which 6 figure cars don't have blind spot?

[@NobbyOnCars]

A lot of Audi models for starters!

[@HIOP0]

@@NobbyOnCars Sure, care to be more specific and mention the models?

[@georgealex19]

Ehat about the citroen c3?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not as cheap as this is in Ireland

[@jamesl7338]

nicecar

[@ariesatya3803]

The interior is nice. But the model of the front and rear lights makes people think about buying it... By the way, Swift is not very successful in sales in Indonesia

[@frankwong9486]

Driving a swift 1.0 turbo 6AT which is TC not CVT The new one seems like a pass for me 😂

[@abhijita.u.6886]

whats the safety rating

[@NobbyOnCars]

Hasn’t been tested yet

[@gopaldas4932]

Any ncap rating?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Waiting to be confirmed. Last model was 3 star and that was only really due to safety assist bits. This car now has so much of that stuff as standard it has to be a 4 minimum but I’d hazard a guess at 5.

[@tombrady2194]

Is the MG3 hybrid coming to Ireland? It could also mop up some sales in this segment, if priced right.

[@NobbyOnCars]

It is coming yes

[@tombrady2194]

Might be worth waiting to see what it is like, although I imagine the Suzuki will be hard to beat given the standard spec and price. The MG3 might well cut into Yaris sales though.

[@marinsrok6100]

don't forget about the jazz...

[@DaraM73]

The Suzuki small cars have always been cracking.

[@Candlelight780]

Its cute 😂, and I love it.

[@peteg8920]

Tempting buy. A pity a height adjustable floor not available as standard. Makes loading so much easier when folding the seats , and the cost is minimal when taking into account the price of new cars these days.

[@saj224]

Which variant is this?

[@killianlpc]

I have the current 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 about 90bhp, don't get me wrong I love my Swift, but to release a new model almost identical with a lesser powered engine is a backwards step by Suzuki.

[@NobbyOnCars]

It does shift quite well with the power it has, that much I can confirm.

[@killianlpc]

Thanks, they are emailing me to test drive it when it comes out. I still feel incredibly underwhelmed it really is so similar to my car, the 1.0 Boosterjet Turbo is a great engine. @@NobbyOnCars

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@killianlpc I believe the 1.0 boosterjet has been jettisoned with this new model...

[@Jorfik]

@@MrBenHaynes It was dropped partway through the current generation I believe

[@gurdeepjhaj915]

Tell about mileage¿

[@DVSSTISH]

64mpg=~ 27kmpl

[@manifest_dreams]

Aren't those headlights a blatant rip off of Maserati MC20?

[@citedcanvas85]

Suzuki seems to be on a bit of a roll lately. I see them all over the place

[@NobbyOnCars]

Affordable, reliable, straightforward cars.

[@coolkruger2427]

Swift sport is gonna be fire

[@marcusgarvie4758]

Mpg??

[@DVSSTISH]

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