How do you get the most fun within a limited budget? Check out the Suzuki Swift. The Swift is a subcompact hatchback and is one of the most popular model of the automaker. It is a driver focused car with its nimble feel and responsive throttle control will surely give you all the thrill and will put a smile on your face. It’s a small car that will surely give you surprise.
Exterior:
The current generation Swift got an updated front and rear end but the automaker still retained the Swift’s dynamic roof line which is the trademark of the Swift, which gives it a sporty stance most hatchbacks don’t have. The front end features a hexagonal grille with red pin-striping below the Suzuki emblem, big halogen headlamps and fog lamps with LED day time running lights and a front chin to complete the aggressive look in front.
The swift also has a beautiful side profile with its blacked out C-pillars with the rear door handle on it that gives the roof line of the car somewhat floating effect and a 2-door illusion. It also has the Swift decals on the lower portion of the doors and side skirts to tie the look. The rear end has LED tail lights which gives it a modern feel complimented with black diffusers to complete the overall sporty look of the car. It packs a 16 inch alloy wheels with 185 / 55 tires. The exterior is not only for visual pleasing but the way it is designed and shaped improved the aerodynamic performance of the car and pedestrian safety has been thoroughly considered.
Interior:
The interior may not be the most luxurious but it is comfortable. The interior design is more inclined for the driver’s needs. It has a flat bottom steering wheel with media controls and two big analog tachometers, a speedometers with a digital screen in the middle. The seats really plant your body with its bucket seats inspired design and will surely hold you in place even in corners. It has a 7 inch head unit system with bluetooth aux and android auto which is tilted slightly towards the driver for easy selection. The Swift has a basic and simple manual A/C controls but it gets the job done. Cup holders and pockets both at the front and at the back. Safety wise it has a driver and passenger airbags. The trunk space is really big for a hatchback which is very practical for daily use, but if you needed more space, the seats have a 60/40 partition which can be easily folded and will double the trunk space. For a hatchback, the Swift has a huge interior space thanks to its lowered seating position creating a sufficient head clearance and the seats are shifted 10mm more to the outside creating more vertical space between front-seat occupants.
Engine and performance:
Quick and responsive throttle response. Stable cornering that lets you be one with the car. Suzuki really ensured that the driving experience of the Swift will be top notch. It has an 1.2L engine which gives 82hp @ 6,000 rpm and 113Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm, which for a small engine is really responsive and happily revs up to 6000 rpm. Not that much if a looker, but the K12M is the best of both worlds, high output, responsive engine and good fuel economy. It is paired with a 5-speed MT transmission.
Suzuki used the “HEARTECT” design for the frame to achieve a high-rigidity chasis that improves crash safety and a lighter overall weight of the car made so by using high-tensile steel and also improving the vehicle’s performance in terms of accelerating, cornering, stopping and fuel consumption which makes the Swift a joy to drive. The Swift also packs ABS with EBD which helps control the car in sudden braking or in slippery surfaces and the driver’s ability to evade obstacles through cornering.
Verdict:
This swift is what a hatchback should be. Fuel efficient, practical, comfortable and really fun to drive. It will surely give you a smile when you drive it. Priced at Php 804,800, the Swift is worth every penny. It may have a small engine but it is more than enough to carry its own weight around city streets and in the back roads in provinces. It is a driver focused car with 5 seats, large trunk space, economical and affordable. If you want to have a car that you can feel and be connected with also to daily drive or use as a family car, then the Suzuki Swift is for you. Fun, Sporty and Practical all in one and is a sub 1 million peso car. If you ask me, this is a complete car with tons of excitement to drive that won’t break your bank account.
Price list:
Swift GL 1.2L - M/T ₱755,000
Swift GL 1.2L - CVT ₱799,000
Swift Special Edition 1.2L - M/T ₱804,800
Swift Special Edition 1.2L - CVT ₱848,800
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