Suzuki Swift review: The perfect small car, almost…

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This is the new Suzuki Swift!

Suzuki’s smallest hatchback has been updated for 2025, and Mat’s about to find out if it’s the best choice over competitors like the Peugeot 208 and Renault Clio. So let’s take a closer look at the car.

Starting with the design, it looks pretty smart from the front, with new headlights and an updated front grille. Along the side, there are creases to give the car a bit of definition, while at the back the Swift appears unusually wide despite it only being a small car.

On the inside, there are quite a lot of scratchy plastics throughout, although it’s no surprise for a car at this price point. That being said, some nice touches remain, like leather on the steering wheel and gear selector. There’s a small infotainment screen in the centre of the dash, while there are (thankfully) some physical buttons for the climate controls. The Swift also comes with analogue dials, which is always nice to see in an age of digital dial screens!

When it comes to configuring the car, it’s an easy one, as there are only two trims available and one engine. The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82hp, and it comes with either a 5-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.

The Swift starts from just £19,200, rising to £20,300 for the top-of-the-range Ultra edition. So is it the best small car to buy in 2024? Stick with Mat to see for yourself!

Mat’s Swift Choice: bit.ly/Mats-Choice-2802

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:24 Design
01:12 Interior
02:35 Price
03:22 Quality Test
04:23 Infotainment
05:23 Back Seats
06:15 Boot
07:06 Annoying Features
08:40 Cool Features
09:57 Engines
10:34 0-60mph
10:55 Brake Test
11:13 Town Driving
12:07 Motorway Driving
12:37 Country Road Driving
13:07 Verdict