SUZUKI SWIFT Review

Summary:

What we like: Fun to drive

What we don't like: Limited luggage space

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SUZUKI SWIFT review in detail:

With the Suzuki Swift you get lots of power and kit for the money. It's fun to drive and stylish, too. The Swift is setting the sales charts on fire thanks to styling that has a chunky look and plenty of cheeky attitude.

The shape isn't just there to look trendy, it's practical as well, because there's a decent-sized cabin for a car in the 3.8-metre, super-mini class.

Although no match for rivals such as the Honda Jazz, the Swift’s cabin is well laid out, smartly styled and solidly constructed. The front seats have good fore-and-aft adjustment, and the driver's seat can be raised and lowered to let it suit a big variety of adult passengers.

There's room for reasonably large adults in the back seat if those in the front are willing to slide their seats forward. Added flexibility comes in the shape of rear seats that split fold 60 40 and tumble forward behind the front seats to boost load capacity.


The latest Swift is approaching European standards of handling and body rigidity. It feels nimble and responsive around town, although the steering could do with a little more initial feel. Wind noise is present at cruising pace, but road noise isn't too much of a distraction. The engines are raucous when pushed hard, though, and drone a bit at speed.

The Swift Sport has a bit more power than the standard car, but really needs more again.