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The race in the Supermini sector is quite a achievement – especially if it is blessed with so many excellent models. However, this is exactly what Suzuki has achieved with the third generation Swift.
And it is just as good, because with two recently launched class leaders, it is tuned to the new Ford Fiesta and sitting Ibiza.
Lower, lighter, wider and spacious than its predecessor, at first glance, the new Swift does not look radically different.
The characteristic C columns are still there, but they are now darkened to achieve a floating roof effect, while the hidden back door handles give him a smooth, sportier profile.
The lines of the car are also more shaped, there is a larger radiator grille and the large headlight units look similar, but are now driven by LEDs. All in all, the new Swift is much more stylish.
Now only available as a five-door, it is a refreshingly simple line-up with only three equipment variants (SZ3, SZ-T and SZ5), three engines and a 4 × 4 option (Allgrip).
From a bargain £ 11,999, standard equipment on the SZ3 comprises six airbags, air conditioning, leather steering wheel, DAB-Radio with Bluetooth and four speakers, a CD player, rear data protection glass, LED running light, 15-inch wheels and body colored door levels.
Switch to SZ-T and you will receive a 7.0-inch infotainment screen, a reversing camera, a smartphone-link display audio, 16-inch alloy wheels and fog lights at the front.
The SZ5 adds an automatic air conditioning system, 16-inch polished light metal wheels, a satellite navigation, an advanced forward detection system, a keyless input and start and rear electrical windows.
There are only two petrol engines for the selection of a 1.0-liter turbo with three cylinders and a 1.2-liter four-cylinder and both are also available in mild hybrid form (SHVs, which stands for small hybrid vehicles from Suzuki). This petrol/electrical combination improves the economy, increases performance and keeps emissions low.
You can also specify a swift with a six-speed automatic gear and a all-wheel drive (called Allgrip).
I tested the model that could be the selection of the area – the 1.0 SZS SHVS Boosterjet with a price of £ 15,499.
This cracking small car can reach 121 miles per hour and although the time from 0 to 62 miles per hour is officially 10.6 seconds, it feels much faster.
With a slight steering, a chic, sporty five-speed manual transmission and good visibility, the new Swift in the city and on the open street is very wrong.
It is also economically with a claimed 65.7 MPG and emissions of only 97 g/km. On a long journey with a lot of highway, I reached an average of 60 MPG, which is phenomenal for a petrol car.
And it just gets better because the light swift is remarkably agile and is excellently aligned with very few bodies.
The journey is comfortable and feels composed, while the eager engine is surprisingly refined, even if it is worked hard.
Inside there is plenty of space for adults at the front and rear, while the trunk is a respectable 265 liters (579 liters with flat seats), and there are many small storage rooms in the cabin.
It is fair to say that the interior is rather durable than plush and is exhibited with a lot of black plastic, but the design is simple and effective and all controls and switchgear seem to be well placed. The infotainment screen is not lightning, but does the task with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirrorlink smartphone connectivity.
The SWIFT SZ5 received a decent four-star NCAP crash test assessment, which was partly based on its security systems, containing autonomous emergency braking and lane wasting warning.
Verdict: Swift with name, Swift from nature, the new Suzuki Swift is one of the most committed drives in the Supermini sector. Fast, agile, spacious, economical, refined and competitive, it is worth a revelation and a test drive.
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