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2024 (24) Suzuki Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid Motion 5dr CVT

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Located at Edinburgh Seafield Peugeot / SEAT / Škoda / CUPRA / BYD

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with Stop and GoAutomatic start/stop system
Blind spot monitoringColour LCD information display
Digital clockDriver monitoring system
eCallFuel consumption display (average/instantaneous) and range display
Intelligent speed control supportLane departure prevention
Lane departure warning systemLane keeping assist (LKA)
Low fuel level warning lightNavigation system
Outside temperature displayPAS
Rear cross traffic alertRear parking camera
Rear parking sensorsRemote fuel cap release
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android autoSuzuki connect
TailgateTraffic sign recognition
Weaving alert 

Entertainment

4 speakers + 2 tweeters9-inch infotainment display
Auxiliary input socketBluetooth audio streaming
DAB Digital radioSteering wheel audio controls
USB Type A and C 

Exterior Features

'Guide me home' headlamps1 speed with intermittent rear wiper + washer
2 speeds front wiper with intermittent + washerAutomatic headlights
Black coloured A & B pillarsBlack Upper and lower front grille
Body colour door mirrors and handlesC pillar trim moulding
Electric door mirrorsElectric front windows
Electric rear windowsGreen tinted glass
Heated door mirrorsHigh beam assist
LED daytime running lightsLED High mounted stop light
LED position lampsLED projector headlamps
LED rear combination lampManual headlamp level control
Rain sensorRear fog lights
Rear privacy glassRear side wing doors
Rear spoilerSide spoiler

Interior Features

1 cup holder in rear12V Accessory socket in front console
2 cup holders in front2 Isofix seat anchors
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row3 rear head restraints
3 spoke leather covered steering wheel60/40 split rear seats
Accessory socketCentre console storage
Centre lower boxChild seat tether anchorages x 2
Chrome handbrake release buttonChrome interior door handles
Cloth upholsteryDoor pockets with bottle holder
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrorsFront cabin lights
Front headrestsFront map light
Front passenger side assist gripGlovebox
Heated front seatsHeater
Height adjustable driver's seatLuggage area lamp
Manual air conditioning with digital control panelMaterial door trim ornament
Parcel shelfPassenger seat back pocket
Pollen filterSingle front passenger seat
Tilt adjustable steering wheelTilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

3 point ELR seatbelts for centre seat3 point ELR seatbelts front and rear
ABS+EBD+Brake assistCurtain airbags
Driver airbagDual sensor brake support
ESP + traction controlFront and rear seatbelt reminder
Front passenger airbagFront passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limitersHill hold control
Rear child proof door locksRear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Side airbags with incorporated into front seatsTyre pressure indicator

Security

DeadlocksFreewheeling key cylinders
ImmobiliserKeyless entry and start
Light - on and Key in reminderLocking wheel nuts
Remote central locking 

Trim

Painted instrument panel ornament 

Wheels

16" Painted alloy wheelsEmergency flat tyre repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb106

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1197Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders3Engine CodeZ12E
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSEFuel DeliveryMULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Gears1 SPEEDNumber of Valves12
TransmissionAUTO 

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb4.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High5.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High4WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium4.2WLTP - MPG - Comb60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High52.3WLTP - MPG - High70.6
WLTP - MPG - Low56.4WLTP - MPG - Medium67.2

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC1.2
Badge Power83Coin DescriptionMild Hybrid
Coin SeriesMotionGeneration Mark5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0728DManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage999999Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)11.9Engine Power - BHP82
Engine Power - KW60Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5700Engine Torque - LBS.FT83
Engine Torque - MKG11.4Engine Torque - NM112
Engine Torque - RPM4500Top Speed106

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front185/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear185/55 R16Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type16" ALLOY 

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1495Length3860
Wheelbase2450Width1735

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)37Gross Vehicle Weight1389
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)589Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)265
Max. Loading Weight405Max. Towing Weight - Braked1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked400Minimum Kerbweight984
No. of Seats5Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb9.6
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Suzuki Swift

Suzuki's fourth generation Swift supermini has been improved. But not beyond recognition. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

With the fourth generation version of their Swift supermini, Suzuki have stayed true to the design principles that have long served them in the small car sector, low running costs and great drive dynamics being the highlights. The car is now smarter and more sophisticated, plus there's frugal mild hybrid technology included.

Background

We've had 40 years of the Suzuki Swift model line and some varied designs throughout that time. They've done quite well for the brand though, the Swift offered in 169 countries and regions, with accumulated sales of over 9 million units at the time of this fourth generation model's announcement in late 2023. This version has a crisp design with greater sophistication but the company has aimed to keep what it calls the 'fun to drive playfulness' which has always marked this car's predecessors apart from a lot of other superminis. The other thing that's generally marked a Swift apart from a lot of other superminis has usually been its relatively low price. To try and keep that, Suzuki hasn't gone for huge engineering changes with this MK4 model; just an upgraded version of the old car's 1.2-litre three cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine. Even the exterior design is only mildly evolved. But do a lot of small changes add up to big improvement? Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

Suzuki says that this car's 82hp 1.2-litre three cylinder mild hybrid engine is 'new', but (as with the rest of the car), it's actually merely a thorough update of what went before. The brand claims it offers higher low-speed torque for greater responsiveness. As before, the engine's paired with a 12V mild hybrid system to improve efficiency. There's a choice of manual or CVT auto transmission and at the top of the range, unusually in this class, an AWD ALL GRIP system continues to be offered (only with a manual gearbox). Whatever model you choose, expect a more eager driving feel than you get with most budget superminis. And improved refinement thanks to sleeker aerodynamics and more attention on reducing road noise. For the first time on a Suzuki vehicle, sound and vibration adhesive has been applied to the under body to reduce transmission of noise and vibration into the cabin, particularly on bumpy roads. Suzuki calls its mild hybrid system 'SHVS' or 'Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki' technology and it's based around the use of what's called an 'Integrated Starter Generator' powered by a tiny 0.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that sits under the driver's seat. This set-up harvests kinetic energy when you brake and converts it into electrical energy. Not the kind that could take you short distances on electric power alone - the battery isn't big enough to allow for that. Instead, the regenerated energy is used to power the standard engine stop/start system and also to provide a mild extra power boost as you accelerate - around 50Nm of extra torque for up to 30 seconds. Thanks to a slight increase in engine torque over the old K12D engine (to 112Nm), the 62mph from rest sprint now takes 12.5s (5% faster than before) en route to 103mph with manual transmission - or 11.9s and 106mph with the auto. For the heavier 4WD ALL GRIP version, the figures are 13.6s and 99mph.

Design and Build

Well you'd recognise this as a Swift, were you to be familiar with this fourth generation model's predecessor. The 'dramatic redesign' promised by the marketing doesn't materialise here; it's more of a smartly completed and very thorough repackaging of what went before. At the front, there's a piano black grille and C-shaped signature lights that flow into rounded shoulder lines, highlighted by flared fenders. Side-on, the 'floating style' roof (which can be contrast-coloured) is familiar, but the profile contours are now more muscular and the rear door handles have been moved from the C-pillars to sit more conventionally. At the back, there are three-dimensional combination lamps and a wide rear bumper. It's evolution, not revolution inside too. As before, it's quite driver-orientated, featuring a centre cluster dial and controls subtly angled for ease of use. Sitting on top of the wrap-around, dual-tone black-and-light-grey dashboard is now-much smarter-looking 9-inch HD touchscreen with wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto', plus voice recognition. The cabin finishing seems of better quality than before too, with satin plating and satin dark silver paint accents giving a smarter look. Cost-effective analogue instruments and a small screen continues to feature in the driver's binnacle, the climate panel no longer has chunky rotary dials and around the fascia there are notably fewer physical buttons. As before in the rear, two fully-sized adults will be quite happy, as will three kids. The boot capacity isn't much different from the 265-litre trunk that featured previously. That's easily enough for a couple of carry-on bags. Push forward the rear bench and you can extend the space to 980-litres.

Market and Model

Affordability has always been a Swift strength and like so much else, that hasn't changed with the latest car. Prices start from just under £19,000, but most models will be sold around the £20,000 bracket. There's a choice of two trim levels, 'Motion' and 'Ultra' and in most cases, you'll be adding between £600-£850 for your choice of paint colour. It's £1,250 more if you want to upgrade from manual to CVT auto transmission. If you want the ALL GRIP 4WD variant (which costs just over £21,000), you have to have top 'Ultra' trim and manual transmission. Even 'Motion' spec gets you 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, Adaptive Cruise Control, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, navigation, heated front seats, keyless entry and Suzuki's latest 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto'. Plusher 'Ultra' spec adds features like polished wheel rims, automatic air conditioning and power-folding mirrors. Suzuki has improved its Dual Sensor Brake Support autonomous braking system. Here, a millimetre-wave radar and monocular camera are employed to detect vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians in front of the vehicle and help mitigate frontal, diagonal and lateral collisions. There's also Lane Keep Assist set-up which works in concert with the vehicle's Adaptive Cruise Control system and helps maintain the Swift's position in the centre of its lane. Suzuki has additionally included a Driver Monitoring system based around camera built into the instrument panel that monitors the driver's eyes and face and can detect drowsiness, at which point a warning alarm will be sounded. Other camera safety features include Lane Departure Prevention, Traffic Sign Recognition, a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Plus there's an eCall system that alerts the emergency services when the airbags go off.

Cost of Ownership

While the Swift has always been cheap to buy and reliable, in the past its fuel economy and CO2 emissions sometimes tended to let the overall cost of ownership down a little. The previous generation model improved things in that regard when a mild hybrid system was introduced and this MK4 design delivers much the same kinds of efficiency figures as its predecessor; expect 64.2mpg on the combined cycle and 99g/km of CO2. BiK is rated at between 24-27%, depending on variant. What about other costs? Well, every version comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty to match most rivals. There's also a year's breakdown cover that extends across the whole of Europe and includes roadside recovery. A 12-year anti-rust guarantee comes with the car too. Service stops are needed every year. Once your Swift has been registered for three years, it will become eligible for Suzuki's fixed price service package which will enable you to get servicing carried out for a single fixed price that will include parts, labour and VAT. There are around 180 Suzuki dealers in the UK and they're noted for excellent customer service. You can also even out the cost of regular maintenance with a 'Service Payment Plan' that covers you for anything between one and three garage visits.

Summary

The Swift has always been known as the thinking person's supermini selection - and very little has changed in that regard with this fourth generation version. You come away from looking at one thinking that Suzuki deserves a higher profile than it currently enjoys in the UK - but maybe that's the way Swift owners like it. This isn't a supermini that most of those who'll settle for a Polo or a Corsa will ever consider. But it's an alternative they should have tried before signing on the dotted line. Here's an affordable car that doesn't feel like one. And a well kept secret that doesn't deserve to remain that way.

Performance
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Handling
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Comfort
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Space
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Styling
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Build
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Value
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Equipment
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Economy
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Depreciation
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Insurance
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* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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47 monthly payments of£356.03
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£26,198.41
Fixed interest rate5.1%
Representative APR9.9%
Cash price£20,498
Credit amount£20,249
Annual mileage8000
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge15.0p per mile
Completion fee£1
Optional final payment£9215
Term (months)48

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