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    Suzuki Swift Australia

    Suzuki Swift Australia

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    $24,490

    The Suzuki Swift was one of the original small Japanese hatchbacks, first debuting as a boxy micro-hatch back in 1985.

    The 1988 model is likely when most Australians saw it first, possibly wearing a badge that said ‘Holden Barina’. Since then, the Swift has grown into a small, five-door hatch, gaining popularity thanks to its sharp looks and sharper pricing. Even though choices are fairly limited – only one body style, a choice of two small petrol engines and a handful of trim levels – it’s still a strong seller for Suzuki.

    Current prices range from $24,490 for the Swift GL (qld) to $33,490 for the Swift Sport Turbo (qld).

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    4.8L/100km (combined)
    Hatchback
    Automatic
    Unleaded Petrol
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    Overview
    Likes
    Nicely equipped and packaged
    Fun to drive and cheap to run
    Excellent space and practicality
    Dislikes
    Needs 95 RON premium unleaded petrol
    Getting up there in price, yet a spare wheel costs extra
    Not a full hybrid like the Yaris or MG 3 are at this price point

    Suzuki Swift Colours

    Burning Red Metallic
    Flame Orange Metallic
    Frontier Blue Pearl
    Mineral Grey Metallic
    Pure White Pearl Premium
    Silver Metallic
    Super Black Metallic

    Suzuki Swift Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Suzuki Swift varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $24,490 and going to $33,490 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Suzuki Swift Accessories

    All sixth-gen Swift grades are mild-hybrid powered, and include LED lights, tilt/telescopic steering and important safety tech like AEB, lane-support systems, adaptive cruise control, heated mirrors, traffic sign recognition, rear parking sensors, auto high beams and an alarm.

    Other standard items are keyless entry/start, a 9.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, reverse camera, wireless for Apple CarPlay (but wired Android Auto) and a digital radio. But a spare wheel is now a dealer-fit option.

    For a driver’s seat-height adjuster, leather-wrapped steering wheel, alloy wheels, front passenger vanity mirror, front-seat map pockets and USB charging outlets, you’ll need the Hybrid Plus auto grade. This also brings privacy glass, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

    Finally, Hybrid GLX auto ups the ante with a wireless phone charger, folding exterior mirrors, paddle shifters, climate control, glossy alloys and more.

    Suzuki Swift Engine

    Under the Swift Hybrid’s clamshell bonnet is a 61kW/112Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, mated to an electric motor/starter/generator known as an 'ISG'. It delivers an additional 2.3kW and 60Nm, for a healthy power-to-weight ratio of around 63kW per tonne. The front wheels are driven via a five-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic.

    Suzuki Swift FAQs

    Cracked windscreen in my 2023 Suzuki Swift

    In modern cars with bonded windscreen, the glass is actually a structural part of the car. Therefore, if the car cops a big enough impact (say, hitting a pothole at speed) it’s conceivable that the stress passing through the whole car could cause a crack in the glass. Stress cracks in windscreens are usually fairly straight and will emanate from the edge of the glass.

    The other way to crack a windscreen is to subject it to extremes of temperature. Pouring boiling water over an icy windscreen on a cold morning is a great way to crack the glass, but high interior temperatures in hot weather can also cause cracking in extreme cases.

    Suzuki, like just about every other car-maker has a list of things that aren’t covered by warranty, including batteries, tyre, brakes pads and, as you’ve discovered, glass.

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    Cracking sound and smoke puffing from my 2016 Suzuki Swift

    You could be looking at any number of causes for this, and some of them herald the demise of your engine. Get a mechanic to check the car out. They will probably do a compression test, a leak-down test and have a close listen to the engine both at idle and under load.

    If the cracking sound is a backfire or misfire, you may have an ignition problem. But the smoke is a bit more involved as it depends on the colour of the smoke. Black smoke suggests poor fuelling, but blue or grey smoke often means internal engine wear.

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    The engine in our 2014 Suzuki Swift cuts out

    It is indeed a dangerous situation, especially if you’re trying to pull into fast-moving traffic when the engine suddenly cuts out. Frankly, there are literally hundreds of causes for this, so the best advice is to go back to basics and try to find anything wrong with the fuel or ignition system. An electronic scan of the car (if it hasn‘t already been done) is a good idea, too, as it might pin-point the problem area.

    You could be looking at something as simple as a poor earth connection or a blocked fuel filter. That the car runs properly in the meantime, suggests that it’s an intermittent fuel or electrical problem rather than an inherent mechanical failure.

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    Suzuki Swift Wheel Size

    The Suzuki Swift has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 175x65 R15 for Hatchback in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 6x15 inches.
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    Suzuki Swift Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Suzuki Swift Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Suzuki Swift Interior

    Based on the previous platform, the sixth-gen Suzuki Swift's five-door only body is big and spacious for a supermini, offering lots of room and easy entry/egress. But it’s all change as far as cabin presentation is concerned, with a sweeping new dashboard that looks and feels more upmarket than before. A comparatively large and versatile cargo area tops off a well-designed interior.

    Suzuki Swift Fuel consumption

    The Suzuki Swift is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.8L/100km for Hatchback
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Suzuki Swift Boot Space

    The Swift Hybrid’s boot capacity is 265 litres with all seats up to the bottom of the parcel shelf. Dropping the split-fold rear seatbacks sees that expand to 569L.

    Suzuki Swift boot space

    Suzuki Swift Seats

    The Suzuki Swift is a five-seater hatchback, with reclining bucket seats up front and a three-occupant rear bench. Note that the base grade does not include a driver's side height adjuster. The backrest is 60/40 split-fold to boost luggage capacity into the cabin if needed.

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    Suzuki Swift Towing Capacity

    The Suzuki Swift has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg for the latest model available.
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    Suzuki Swift Speed

    The Suzuki Swift Hybrid can sprint from standstill to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in 11.9 seconds for the manual and 12.5s as an auto, on the way to a top speed of about 160km/h and 170km/h respectively.

    Suzuki Swift Range

    The Swift Hybrid averages 3.8L/100km on the combined cycle in manual form, or 4.0L/100km with the CVT auto. This translates to 78 and 80 grams per kilometre of carbon dioxide emissions respectively. Note the Swift Hybrid has a taste for more-expensive 95 RON premium unleaded petrol. Fitted with a 37-litre tank, expect a range of about 970km.