My friend has one of these 13 plate with the 1.2 engine, brought brand new he's a support worker so drives all over devon for work, mileage now stands at 263k and still going strong could probably double it quite easily, original clutch, gearbox suspension etc absolutely amazing cars

I had a Yaris , Fiesta and I wish I bought the Suzuki Swift sooner! Fun to drive, economical, good looking and very reliable

All Suzuki's are bullet proof reliable.

Lane assist should be banned most dangerous thing then touchscreens

I've got a 2013 Swift 1.2, Great little car. Reliable AF and brilliant to drive.

Have had all 3 generations of Swift Sport over about 12 years and they've all been a joy to own. Very reliable and cheap to run, not even that bad when you're heavy on the gas like i was.

Just bought a new one took delivery this week, what a gem.I traded my 2023 previous model in and can say its definitely 100% better in every way.

How cars should be , No bleeding SUV or EV

High praise indeed, when you consider the different types of cars you've owned or driven.

Nearly a year and a half ago, needing a new car in a tearing hurry, I ended up buying a 2011 Swift SZ4, and I can honestly say, I have properly fallen for it: all the kit I could ever want, very economical, looks fantastic, great fun to drive, and whilst I'm not a speed freak, I have to say, it absolutely goes like stink! I still miss my previous Fiat Grande Punto, but my god, I found a worthy replacement!!

Love my Swift. Wouldn't have any other car, despite the small boot

I've had many Toyotas over the years, and recently bought a 1 year old Vitara SZ5 1.4T mild hybrid and i love it. Wish id tried Suzuki sooner. Toyota and Honda have lost their way, they're expensive and not as reliable as they once were. Suzuki build cars like Toyota and Honda used to.

Another car in the same vein (and category) is the Mazda2 - reliable (mine's done 190K km without fail), cheap to service and run and they drive very well.

Thank you for a straightforward peek.

James , So pleased to see an unbiased review of a small Japanese car. Where I come from they are really popular and cheaper than in the UK still with all the kit. I can’t understand why so many reviews are patronising , critical and rate them below European rivals. My swift sport performs better than anything of a similar price and all the bells and whistles are in the price range,not extras.

They are great cars I have the 1.0 boosterjet model with a light remap pushing 128bhp, is super fun to drive, and in the 2 years I've owned it never had a issue

And it's still got a proper handbrake - another bonus! Great cars

I have the same 1.2 in my Ignis and it is such a sweet unit and the economy is brilliant with the lower 855 kg weight. Currently getting 70 mpg brim to brim on Shell Optimax, which the engine really seems to like. Low weight seems the way to go, most cars are far too heavy now.

I'm glad Suzuki have continued to offer a proper supermini while so many are dropping them from their ranges. Also great to see it has a proper handbrake

I had loads of Swifts, and they all have been ultra reliable. Now I have a 1400 SCross and that's brilliant. If Suzuki UK had any sense, then they would import the Suzuki Fronx .. what a great looking car, and it would appeal to SO many!

I had a new one in 2011 then now got the rare 1.3ddis 14 reg bought at 4 months old very reliable car.😅

Nice motor, nice deals to be had. Great video Chops.

Great to get non-journalist review, I've been looking into getting one of these as the Honda Jazz is ridiculously expensive now (I currently own a mk3 Jazz). Plus I don't really want a CVT, I like a manual gear change which is almost an extinct feature on new cars now. The 0-60 time put me off a bit, but hearing your views has changed my mind. Many thanks indeed.

Cracking little car. We had an SX4 S-Cross a few years ago and it was great. 12V battery was replaced under warranty but 100% reliable apart from that. One of those would make great stock for you if one comes up, James.

Great video. I used to own an 11 plate 1.2. How's the performance fair against the blue 63 plate?

I have its little brother a 2012 Alto! A joy to own and drive. Maybe a Swift in a couple of years time!!

I have 2018 sport , brilliant, returned 60.3 mpg trip to Somerset

The wife has had 2 swifts now has a s-cross

Nice one Love the new one

I have three Suzuki vehicles including a Cappuccino. They are very good reliable under rated vehicles.

Interesting to have a review from a dealer of older used cars and in many ways I completely agree. Having bought the old model last year we really like it perhaps not as roomy or flexible as a previous gen Jazz and its 6 speed but for what it is ie a new car with a long warranty we can live with a 5 speed. Worth bearing in mind if you qualify for a blue light card you can get a decent price reduction definitely going to give the new model a look in the summer.

I liked my Swift. It was the previous model with the 1.0 turbo engine. I swapped it out for a new Fiat 500 which I find more involving to drive although significantly slower - I have to clean the flies off the back window every so often. The thing is, after driving a car capable of 120 mph and 0-60 in 10 seconds I was always stuck behind somebody going slower. Now it happens less often so I'm much more chilled out. The size of the car makes progress along the interesting lanes easier as I can always find some place to dive into if there's somebody coming the other way. Smaller, slower, lighter always makes for a more interesting drive on the kind of roads you find in the west country, Wales, the north and Scotland. If you live in the south east you have my sympathy. The ideal I guess would be an Austin Healey Sprite or an MG Midget where you can go at 100% most of the time but I'll settle for my 500 as a usable, modern daily.

Brilliant. Would love one but probably bit too small for the family.

I've had several Suzukis as courtesy cars over the years as the dealer I use is FCA/Suzuki, and they are absolutely great basic motors, I've also had an Ignis 1.2 Dueljet I was pleasantly surprised by the performance it was really nippy!

Swift Sports are awesome cars, i have owned a 2012, 2018 and now 2020 model, super reliable, fun, quick and very little goes wrong, my 2012 model bought new had it for 6 years and put 126000 miles on it with only issue being a flat battery as battery was due for renewal of course did have routine maintenance etc, let's hope they bring out a new 2024 Sports, i am undecided about the looks of this new model so hoping if new Sport comes out it is alot more eyecatching/attractive.

You need to try the Swift 1.0 Boosterjet, Hybrid. I own one, and it is very enjoyable to drive. Surprising performance.

I have a hybrid 1.4 Swift Sport gently driven in and now at 2 years old an absolutely stonking good drive, well balanced, great acceleration in the right gear, solid brakes with a proper handbrake. I've driven the new 1.2 hybrid which is ordinary, but it does exactly what it says on the tin. Economical driving showing 66mpg with 230 miles on the clock. If you want a small 4x4 they do an Allgrip model with a slightly higher ride height. I can't recommend Suzuki enough. In truth I'd much rather not have a hybrid system fitted but bad government decisions by a corrupt cabinet

I like that new swift - really sensible and looks nice and some real buttons - proper reliable Japanese car - i'm currently runni g a mk1 Jazz - another unbeatable car

i just ordered a lease £1100 down £130 /month for 2 years, factory order so gotta wait😔 - hope its as much fun as you find it!!

Good video James 👍👍👍👏👏

Ive never owned a swift but have always liked the look of them. Is the new model slightly lower down than the older one?

If I was in the market for a new small hatch I would definitely have the new Swift on my shortlist. I really like it.

Looks great, Suzuki have clearly taken the view “if it ain’t broke….”

Older model better looking.

I have a 72reg szL and get 66.4 to a gallon of petrol brill car got a new one on the way the ultra for 16453 .90 as i work in the public sector happy days for me😀.

Great Video. I would own a Suzuki as they have some great cars out there.

I had the old swift. Great little commuter car.

Nice Promo, James 🤠

the only thing i would change would be the touch screen as to me they are to high up and prefer it positioned like in the sports

I like the look of the new one the front lights look good and the interior is modern and stylish, I hope it gets a good review in the which guide the new Hyundai i10 gets a dont buy which is very surprising as the previous one was a best buy. I need a smaller car now to replace my 18 year old Corolla.

I have the previous model SZ5 Mild Hybrid with 1.0L 3 cyl Boosterjet Engine which has 109bhp. Got to say very underwhelmed by the new model, it just looks like a facelift of my car. Slightly different at the front, and the tail lamps slightly different as well. Interior is almost identical apart from the larger infotainment screen. Overall the car is not that much different. The main disappointment is the engine only delivering a measly 81bhp, don't get me wrong I love my Swift, but to release a new model almost identical with a lesser powered engine that is so much slower is a backwards step by Suzuki. BTW having now had a test drive in the new model a couple of weeks ago and can confirm it is like a snail on valium compared to The 1.0 SZ5 Boosterjet Engine, I was actually shocked at how much slower it was. Again I absolutely love my current Swift as it has everything, but current owners will be massively put off by a ridiculous loss in performance of a so called new model, and many like myself will not purchase this 'clone' of the previous model with a woefully underpowered engine.

i have a Suzki inikis, only second owner , 20 years old even more basic than these 2 , have mobility problems so its hi to get in, only thing i wish it was auto, flew through mot had service and 2 tyres

Good of suzuki to lend you it to test etc,gotta say im not a fan of the looks of any of them tbh but thats just my personal opinion obviously,great comparison video james👍

I’m thinking of buying a Suzuki swift sport. The current model at the time of writing this. 4Cyl 1.4L T one. I’m hoping the new swift sport comes out so I can get major savings on the one I want😅 I really like the look of the current swift

James the wife had the older Suzuki Blaze for years, MoTs in Northern Ireland are a nightmare but always passed easily.

Is the 1.0 chain cam?

I don't regard key-less anything as a good feature. Overall though, looks like a good motor.

*Can't beat Suzuki - Especially the RG500 Kevin Schwantz GP Replica 500cc 4 cylinder 2 Stroke !*

Great engines especially if you get a Japan model can tell by where the antenna is positioned,the great gas mileage is also do to the very thin metal panels which helps with mpg but horrible and dangerous in accidents plus paint quality was poor in older models which they faded easily otherwise good car

How is the paint quality? 😊.. I drove the swift recently again.. It was a breeze after the diesel.. The sound or lack there of.. The shifter😘🤩🤩, the steering.. The room.. Like a karoq or a kangoo..

To be honest I really quite like that car . It's rather cute and very well equipped. I'm tempted

👌👌

speaking as a new car buyer, who recently had to reject one as faulty with less than 0.5 miles on it, and am driving its replacement with other faults which the maker cannot get parts for (been waiting more than a month), I think its a bit naïve to think new car buyers always get an easy life. in many ways its more hassle than a 2nd hand car...

I swear by Japanese cars, they are absolutely fantastic, we had honda accord which was a bit thirsty but now on our third suzuki!! It wont win awards for cabin design but its cheap to run and the 3 cylinder booster jet engine is a giggle!!

Chops Garage. Brought to you by Suzuki... Whose motor is it, James?

The reliability of a Yaris but the handling and power to make it fun rather than just functional… might need to replace our 2011 Yaris with one of these whilst I can still buy something other than electric.

The latest variant is okay mechanically, but visually? Toilet seat for a bonnet and Allegro steering wheel. I'll not part with my 2015 model. Have you ever encountered a problem with the gear linkages - a weak spot on the Sports 🤔🤔 BTW using the WEF model of 'you'll own nothing and be happy'? Doesn't work. Suzuki have jacked their prices right up. A SZ4 Swift, iirc, circa 2015/16? £12999 retail - via certain schemes or discount structures, eg. with a spoiler and mud flaps, £9800. Thats less than ten years ago. Now what are they? £21-22k? Thats a huge price hike!

That shape... Each individual part looks great but together... 😵‍💫 It's like different people designed various parts of the car and they never spoke with each other until it was time to assemble the car.

Does the blue swift have cup holders suitable for two McDonald's or Costa size coffees, can't see any on videos?, it's a deal breaker these days if no cup holders, for me anyway.

When is the new sport out.

A swift video. 👍

No new Swift Sport for the UK unfortunately.

The Suzuki looks nice inside, but like a Japanese cartoon character outside

Why such a difference in tax and insurance costs? Blue car is £35/year & group 11E. Red car is £180/year & group 20D.

What is with low horsepower from cars these days. At least the MG4 Hybrid you get 102bho from the engine admittedly a 1.5 engine. But combined with the motor it's something like 190 ISH bhp. And that is a full hybrid. And as for MPG figures I find most of them are complete and utter tosh, not the first time people have been led to believe they will get really good MPG figures (cough Fiat for example). Also it's all of 1 gram per kilometer better than the 3 hybrid. Having owned a problematic older 3 I still think I'd have the 3 hybrid over the Suzuki tbh. Personally opinion obviously but more power not less these days. Fed up with being stuck behind people in crap cars they can't actually get some speed up when required.

The Swift Sport seats (same age as your black one) definitely do not wear well.

Deliver a manual to Florida then? 😁😁

I think the older one looks better

All those [unnecessary and undesirable?] electronics are liable to go wrong. Wait until it happens and there's the huge cost of rectifying any faults! Not like the relative simplicity of the 2005 to 2010 or even the 2011 to 2017 Swifts!! The new models are surelyfar too complicated for long term reliability, like most cars are today.

The roofline looks lower than the older one too - so with that headroom means it is TARDIS-like interior

Suzuki just honest cars

Dual carriageway, Devon style😂

Hell- that was a long advert.☹

Hay James I don't like mg from china so the cars I think about if I can drive wii be a Vauxhall Corsa or a older swift

Steer clear of pcp crap finance,total waste of money

I have had the previous generation for 4 year's from new but I just don't like the look of the new one. Far too much unnecessary tech stuffed in it now like lane detection.

Front looks adopted from a Ford

I HATE WET BELTS!!! 😊

makes a change from 3 ton monstrosities

Like the vids...very informitive....but please do away with th floating finger...its so anoying....

It's also important to remember a timing chain does not mean no problems. Plenty of cars using timing chains requires replacement way before the life of the engine which a chain is supposed to last. Cam belts are far cheaper to replace then a timing chain so it's again horses for courses on the debate of timing chain Vs cam belt. And as for wet belts well I think no more needs to be said as James mentioned them anyway.

I bought a new brand new swift on a 65 reg for £10.000 and it was rubbish. So underpowered on the motorway,dab radio was always losing the stations they tried 4 times to fix it but still couldn’t,the dealer was rude and arrogant. I decided to get shut at 2 years old and guess what the dealer offered? £4500.00 I sold it to webuyanycar instead and got £4900.00 you have been warned.

Anybody in the community had a engine carbon clean and would like to comment? Thanks

Nobody wants to buy superminis now James. Housewives all want 4 x 4 SUVs sitting up high.

Having made my previous comment I also hate small cars with a passion, also the same as I hate all these bloody SUV's that people drive like they are invincible. People buy all the hype and turn into morons on the road. Test drive stuff and make your own decisions not based on reviewers and what rubbish they say. Make your own mind up what suits and works for you.

LBC... [sigh]

chops is a garage i respect your very honest i love this review i want a suzuki swift.😁

This is not better than a Hyundai i10/i20😂

New one is so so ugly old one much better looking if anyone buys one make sure you park it facing the wall in the far corner of the car park so it doesn't frighten anyone 🤣

Its now 20 grand for a small boring runaround car 😑