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2012 Suzuki Swift
The 2012 Suzuki Swift is a small Car.
There are 2 variants of the Swift available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2012.
The 2012 Swift was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Suzuki Swift is only available with a petrol engine that produces 100kW and 160Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Driveaway
- N/Aâ€
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Driveaway
- N/Aâ€
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Suzuki Swift
2012 Suzuki Swift
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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2012 Suzuki Swift
Available Variants
The Suzuki Swift comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport and the most expensive being Shadow Sport.
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2012 Suzuki Swift
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Power to Weight
93.02 - 94.34 kW/t
60.87 kW/t
111.79 kW/t
Boot Space
210 litres
210 litres
506 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 6.5 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
646 - 689 km
618 km
933 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 8 years
2 years
8 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,520 kg
1,465 kg
1,840 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
115 mm
150 mm
Explore Variants
Build your new Suzuki Swift
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Build your new Suzuki Swift
GL
2024
$27,805
Base
2026
$28,968
Plus
2024
$30,380
Plus
2026
$31,543
GLX
2024
$32,573
Sport
2023
$33,461
GLX
2026
$33,603
Year
2026
2024
2023
Engine Type
1.2L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
1.4L Combustion
Fuel
Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
Maximum Power
61 kW
103 kW
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2012 Suzuki Swift
Dimensions
3,890 mm
1,695 mm
1,510 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 460 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Suzuki Swift
Sales Data
20246,126Total Sales
20253,446Total Sales
20261,282YTD Sales
Suzuki Swift Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2012 Suzuki Swift
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the Sport variant that starts from $23,990.
See all Suzuki Swift PricingThe most expensive Suzuki Swift is the Sport variant that starts from $26,490.
See all Suzuki Swift PricingThe largest Suzuki Swift is the Sport variant which measures 1695mm wide, 3890mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.
All variants of the Suzuki Swift have a maximum power of 100kW and 160nm of torque.
The Suzuki Swift is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the Sport variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1520 kg.
The Suzuki Swift uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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