Smile like you mean it – Suzuki’s Swift Sport

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Light, dynamic and fun without speed (it’s what you want really). The Suzuki Swift Sport looks the part with 17” alloy wheels, Carbon effect diffuser with twin exhausts, Rear upper spoiler, Carbon effect side skirts . You can get bonnet stripes fitted as a dealer option. There’s one model grade with everything as standard.

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In the UK the Swift’s best selling point is that it comes with a tonne of proper spec and undercuts the competition by at least 2k. We’ll have to see what the Irish prices are when it goes on sale in June and just exactly how much the Govt plan to add to that. It’s got Apple Car Play, Adaptive Cruise Control, DAB Radio, 17” Alloys, 5 metallic colours with unique interior trim and a whole heap more.

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The best part is, that you don’t have to wring every ounce out of it to get the best from the Swift. The steering is perfectly weighted for a car this size. The gear change is ‘swift’ if a little loose. This 1.4 litre Boosterjet engine produces 230 Nm from 2,500 rpm. It’s 140hp, 6 speed manual transmission creates 125g/km of C02 and is estimated to run 50.4mpg (manufacturers guide).

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For such a small car, I’ve already had a lot of people tell me how much they loved their Swift back in the day. Mostly learner drivers. Also, a good Japanese friend of mine told me they’re very popular in Hokkaido where she lives.

 

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Special mention : It’s a cult classic and well loved. Perfect fun without the points-on-your-license hassle.

Needs work : If we could, we’d ask for a little more power, but it’s not really necessary.

 

Specs:

 

Max Power 140hp at 5,500rpm Petrol / Manual
0-100 kph in 8.1s Road Tax €270
Price €20,000 Claimed economy 5.3 litres/100km (53.3mpg).

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