CAR reviews the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift. Read on to find out what we think of the interior, driving characteristics and price
are falling out of favour with manufacturers, as several long-standing small car production runs have come to an end to make way for bigger, more fashionable SUVs. For a self-proclaimed supermini specialist like Suzuki, it could be a time to lament, but instead the marque is looking to seize the moment as an opportunity with a new Suzuki Swift.
Read on for our full review of the new Suzuki Swift, as we reveal how it drives, what the interior is like and how it stacks up to competitors.Cheap and scratchy interior, not very powerful, more comfortable alternativesQuite a bit, but let’s start with the engine. Rather than outsourcing the hybrid technology to Toyota like, Suzuki kept things in-house. The four-pot of the old car has been given the chop to make way for an all-new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder mild hybrid engine.
Several adjustments have also been made to the Swift’s suspension setup. The front stabiliser bar has been adjusted to improve roll rigidity while at the rear, the suspension has been fettled with to allow the back wheels to glide over changing road surfaces more comfortably.Just as the exterior has been re-styled, so too has the car’s cabin. The Swift starts from £18,699, so it’s no surprise that the interior isn’t resplendent in high-quality materials.
The seats themselves are supportive and comfortable enough with decent mechanical adjustability, though it does feel like you sit rather high up. Owing to the Swift’s relatively straight roofline and square shape, head and shoulder room are decent both in the front and the rear. There isn’t much legroom in the back, but then, you know… supermini…The last Swift was lauded for its cheap date driving pleasures, and the newest offering follows suit.
It’s probably also worth noting that our test route was almost entirely flat. The Swift’s new power unit felt effective and competent along the level, even roads of Western France, but we suspect the little engine will suffer up some of England’s steeper green and pleasant topography. Again, we’ll report back when we’ve given it a go.
It has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 10Ah that can deploy electricity to assist the engine during acceleration then claim a bit of energy back when the car slows down.In line with the Swift’s minimalist ethos, Suzuki has kept the trim range short. There are only two grades to choose from, Motion and Ultra, but even in base-spec you get plenty included in the list price.
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