With its compact dimensions, fine handling, and low fuel consumption, the Suzuki Swift has been a fixture in the B-segment for years. The so-called A2L generation came on the market in 2017 and quickly became a popular choice. You can find the Swift with various engine options, including both gasoline and mild hybrid powertrains.
The Suzuki Swift that we got to know in 2017 became shorter, lower, and wider than its predecessor. In addition, it is only available as a five-door hatchback. That is a difference from the previous generation, which was also available as a three-door.
For those who want to keep driving as affordable as possible, the Swift is a good candidate. Thanks to its light weight, you pay less motor vehicle tax (mrb) and insurance than with heavier cars. It is also economical with its fuel, especially the mild hybrid Swift.
Unlike its successor, this generation of the Suzuki Swift still has some choice in terms of engines. You will find the Swift as a gasoline variant with a 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine without turbo, as a mild hybrid with Smart Hybrid technology, and as a gasoline turbo: the BoosterJet. There are no diesels in this generation anymore.
Drivers are enthusiastic about the interior. The seats offer sufficient lateral support, and the interior space also receives compliments. Even in the back seat there is room for adults, which is not obvious in the B-segment. This makes the Swift also an excellent choice as a compact car for the family.
The Suzuki Swift is available in various versions. Depending on the equipment level – from Comfort to Style – you can enjoy options such as LED headlights, a navigation system, seat heating and various safety systems. This way you can always find a Swift in the used car range that suits your needs.
With the Suzuki Swift you can choose between conventional gasoline engines and mild hybrids. The gasoline engines range from a 90-hp 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine without turbo to the more powerful BoosterJet engines. These are available as a 112-hp three-cylinder with turbo and a 140-hp four-cylinder with turbo, for those who want just a little more power. These are the 1.0 BoosterJet and the 1.4 BoosterJet respectively.
In addition, Suzuki offers a mild hybrid option with a 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine of 83 hp with Smart Hybrid technology. This means that the gasoline engine receives light support from an electric motor, making it more economical and emitting less carbon dioxide.
The Suzuki Swift scores well with the rear seat space. Adults can also sit here quite comfortably, which is not obvious in the B-segment. Unfortunately, this is at the expense of the trunk space.
At the back of the Swift you can store 265 liters of luggage. If you fold down the rear seat, the luggage space grows to 589 liters.
The Suzuki Swift is known as very reliable. However, some users report problems with the infotainment system. If this does not start, you can often solve this by turning the car off and on again.
