Suzuki Swift Sport 2022

Name: Suzuki Swift Sport 2022
Item: Suzuki Swift Sport 6MT
Rating: 5
Author: Owner Review: Community Contributor

Owner Review: Community Contributor

01 Jun 2023

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Kilometres travelled

10,000 - 25,000 km

Did you buy this car new or used?

New

How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)

32000

What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?

Previous 2013 Swift Sport written off by a texting driver who crashed into it at a red light! Needed an easy, reliable and fun replacement as I commuted daily for work and enjoy small, manual transmission vehicles with good handling.

What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.

Very well equipped for the class and price, radar cruise, Android auto etc. Interior not as 'premium' as say a VW Polo, but feels hard wearing and like it will last. Handling and performance European excellent, 1.4 turbo engine more manageable around town than previous atmo 1.6.

What have you discovered since owning the car?

Paint is maybe a bit thin, a few stonechips despite paying for paint protection. Minor trim piece came loose under dash, easily fixed. But overall well built and practical.

What do you like/dislike about the car?

I'd love the option of an opening sunroof. I know Kiwis aren't that keen on them, but I am! Slightly bigger boot would be nice. Not sure why Suzuki don't make a 'sport wagon' version of the Swift, I'd buy one!

Any other comments on the car?

Getting much less use now as I have a new job which lets me use public transport. But a fun weekend car now. Suzuki reliability sold me on getting another one, and I don't regret it.

Reliability

Features/technology

Performance/economy

Value for money

Overall rating

Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?

Yes

Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?

My workmates are always complaining about their broken European cars! Tempting as it is to buy a VW or Mercedes, I feel like they would break, and the premium brands have become a bit tacky. Plus, it was nice to buy a brand new manual car, perhaps the last time I ever can?

Owner Reviews

Suzuki Swift Sport 2008 👍

Owner Mike Gainfort Kilometres travelled More than 100,000 km Did you buy this car new or used? Used If used, what year did you buy it used? 2019 How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs) $10,000 What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs? Economical small car, needed to be a manual and have enough get up and go when you needed it. Car would be doing high mileage and handle being driven like it was stolen What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you. It didn't. First thought was its a hair dressers car, however it ticked all the boxes, small, economical, manual etc. The sensible things. What have you discovered since owning the car? Love it! Travelled over 100,000km. The little 1600 has plenty of pep, handles like a go cart. I haven't been kind to this car, regular serviced, but is driven HARD! The car hasn't skipped a beat, its taken the abuse without skipping a beat What do you like/dislike about the car? Being a large dude, the recaro seats are a little snug. Other than this I can not complain. Its a car at the end of the day, i could be picky and complain about the plastics on the interior, the orange peel in the paint, but the reality this things don't matter. I love to drive and drive hard, so if the car can take the abuse and put a smile on my face, then its a winner Any other comments on the car? If i could accurately describe the abuse this car has been subjected to over the last 100,000km, you would understand why I rate it so Highly! Who flat foot shifts a Suzuki swift! I do, and it takes it again and again! Reliability * * * * * Features/technology * * * * * Performance/economy * * * * Value for money * * * * * Overall rating * * * * * Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again? Yes Why would/wouldn't you buy it again? Love the car so much, that when I finally run it into the ground i will be buying another!
Suzuki Swift Sport 2018

Kilometres travelled 10,000 - 25,000 km Did you buy this car new or used? New If used, what year did you buy it used? 2019 How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs) 29990 What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs? Single person so only needed a small car but wanted something with a bit of grunt on the open road. Previously had another small hatch which was brilliant around town but was a bit gutless. The Swift Sport has both bases covered . What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you. Value for money performance wise , reputation for reliability , economical. Plenty of safety features although they can be a bit too alert. Adaptive cruise control good on long journeys. What have you discovered since owning the car? Not quite as economical as I hoped around town can get up to the high 7s of litres per kilometre. On a trip is below 6 litres per kilometre, Road noise is worse than average out of town with Continental sports 5 tyres. Acceleration from 70 to 100 kph is really good. What do you like/dislike about the car? Pretty average infotainment system. Sat nav adequate but it does have apple car play and android auto. Not much in the way of soft touch finish which many people complain about but doesn’t worry me. Does not have a digital speedo and the analogue one is hard to read Any other comments on the car? Often people don’t give these much credit because it’s a Swift but the sports model has real poke and also handles very well. Lots of standard features. Suspension is firm but not uncomfortable. Fuel tank is small and the car needs 95 fuel. Reliability 5 Features/technology 4 Performance/economy 5 Value for money 5 Overall rating 5 Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again? Yes
Suzuki Swift Sport 2017

Kilometres travelled 25,000 - 50,000 km Did you buy this car new or used? Used If used, what year did you buy it used? 2021 How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs) 14000 What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs? It's small and compact, easy to park, safe, low mileage, sporty and cool looking. It has met all our needs. What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you. For all of the following reasons. It's small and compact, easy to park, safe, low mileage, sporty and cool looking. What have you discovered since owning the car? It has flappy paddles for manual shifting, but it doesn't have auto lights, electric mirrors or reverse camera or other safety features of similar age vehicles. What do you like/dislike about the car? Like. It's small and compact, easy to park, safe, sporty and cool looking. Great on fuel, yet quick and reliable. Dislike. It doesn't have auto lights, electric mirrors or reverse camera. Any other comments on the car? Bought without a pre purchase inspection due to its low milage. Have had no problems with it at all in our ownership. It's been very reliable and we love it. Reliability 5 Features/technology 3 Performance/economy 5 Value for money 5 Overall rating 5 Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again? No Why would/wouldn't you buy it again? Haven't decided. We would consider buying something with more safety features and a higher safety rating.