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    2012 Suzuki Swift

    The new Suzuki Swift is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $26,490 for the Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the Swift available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.

    The Suzuki Swift is only available with an null motor that produces 100kW and 160Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Swift is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $23,990 - $26,490

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $23,990 - $26,490

    Transmission

    6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Good

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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.

    Suzuki Swift

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    Pros

    • Mightn't be a full hybrid, but it's still very economical
    • Zippy powertrain
    • Well-packaged, neatly styled interior

    Cons

    • Disappointing safety rating
    • No spare wheel
    • Requires premium fuel
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    How does the 2012 Suzuki Swift compare?

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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
    Price
    $23,990 - $26,490
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 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
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    Suzuki Swift

    Dimensions

    3,890 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,510 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,890 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,510 mm
    Wheelbase2,430 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm
    Load Capacity460 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Suzuki Swift

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the Sport that starts from $23,990.

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    The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the Sport that starts from $26,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is null kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Shadow Sport.

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    The largest Suzuki Swift is the Sport which measures 1695mm wide, 3890mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Swift is the Sport which has 100kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Suzuki Swift is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the Sport which weighs 1520 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Swift uses Premium Unleaded.

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