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About the Suzuki Swift
The new Suzuki Swift is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $15,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $26,490 for the Sport.
There are 4 variants of the Swift available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2011.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (70kW/130Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (100kW/160Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2014 Swift is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
65.73 - 94.34 kW/t
60.87 kW/t
120.69 kW/t
Boot Space
210 litres
210 litres
536 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.5 - 6.5 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
646 - 689 km
618 km
1,000 km
Price
$15,490 - $26,490
$14,990
$38,290
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 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
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,480 - 1,520 kg
1,470 kg
1,657 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 kg
700 kg
1,150 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 - 140 mm
118 mm
159 mm
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2014 Suzuki Swift Price
GL
Gl Navigator
GLX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,690 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,190 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,790 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 1.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,090 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,090 |
*excl. on-roads
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2014 Suzuki Swift Specs
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2014 Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Swift
The most fuel efficient Suzuki Swift is the Gl Navigator with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 5.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Suzuki Swift that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Suzuki Swift variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Suzuki Swift | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.5 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki Swift?
You should service your Swift at your authorised Suzuki dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Swift's warranty.
2014 Suzuki Swift Warranty
What is the warranty on a Suzuki Swift?
The Suzuki Swift offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Suzuki Swift FAQs
The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the GL that starts from $15,490.
The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the Sport that starts from $26,490.
The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: GL, Gl Navigator and GLX.
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 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.