Suzuki Swift Overview

The Suzuki Swift is a compact hot hatch that offers performance in a lightweight package. The previous generation Suzuki Swift was available in a regular and Sport variant. However, since it is now only offered as the performance-oriented Suzuki Swift Sport model, the Swift does not have direct competitors in its segment.

General Information

Suzuki Swift Variants

Since 2021, there is only one variant of the Swift offered in Malaysia - The Suzuki Swift Sport. The regular Suzuki Swift model has been discontinued for the Malaysian market.

Suzuki Swift Pricing

The Suzuki Swift Sport is priced at RM139,000. 

Colors Available

The Suzuki Swift Sport is available in four colors; Champion Yellow, Speedy Blue Metallic, Pearl Blue Metallic, and Burning Red Metallic.

Suzuki Swift Basic Features

Interior

The Suzuki Swift Sport has a tilt and telescopic leather flat-bottom steering wheel with red stitching and a piano black finish. It also has cruise control, phone, and audio control buttons, as well as paddle shifters. The front seats are fabric semi-bucket sport seats with red stitching and an embossed “Sport” logo. In the rear are black fabric seats with red accents. The rear seats are also 60:40 split foldable with quick fold function. Other features include a push start button, automatic climate control with pollen filter, power window with anti-pinch function on the driver side, sport aluminum pedals, black gear knob with satin chrome accents, manual front driver seat height adjustment, front map reading lights, front interior sun visor with ticket holder and vanity mirror, as well as a power socket. Additionally, there are glass red-fade-to-black inserts on the dashboard, center console, and front door panels.

Exterior

The Suzuki Swift Sport has a carbon fiber finish on the lower front, side, and rear spoilers for an extra sporty look. It also has carbon fiber garnish on the front and rear, an integrated rear spoiler, dual chrome exhaust tips, blacked-out invisible A and B pillars, as well as hidden “stealth” rear door handles. The exterior mirrors are body-colored with integrated turn indicators and automatic electric folding function. Lighting on the Suzuki Swift is handled by automatic projector headlights with manual leveling adjustment and halogen front fog lights. Other features include a laminated front windscreen, keyless entry, a reverse camera, and an electromagnetic tailgate opener.

Cabin Space

The Suzuki Swift Sport measures 3,890 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, and 1,495 mm tall. It has a 265-liter boot that’s expandable up to 579-liters with the rear seats folded.

Infotainment system

Media is handled on a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It supports Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, iPod, ad USB connectivity, and voice recognition. Music is played on six speakers.

Suzuki Swift Driving Performance 

The 1.4L BOOSTERJET (Turbocharged) engine on the Suzuki Swift produces a max power of 142 PS at 5,500 rpm, and a max torque of 230 Nm from 2,500 to 3,500 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Swift can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds and has a top speed of 205 km/h.

Suzuki Swift Safety Features

Safety features on the Suzuki Swift Sport include six SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Assist (HHA), rear parking sensors, AT shifter lock, central locking on the driver’s door, immobilizer with security alarm, and side-impact door beams. There are also two ISOFIX anchorages, height-adjustable seat belt anchorages, a seatbelt reminder for the front seatbelts, and a pedal release system that decouples the brake pedal during impact to minimize injury.

The 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport is a fun compact hatchback that offers plenty of power and good driving dynamics. While some may consider its price steep for a compact hatchback, it’s a good driver’s car that is purpose-built to bring joy on the road.