Suzuki announces Swift prices

06 April 2005

Suzuki’s new Swift supermini will cost from £7499 for a 91bhp 1.3-litre petrol-engined model.

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Suzuki’ new Swift supermini will cost from £7499 for a 91bhp 1.3-litre petrol-engined model.

The entry-level three-door GL car will not be available until June, but five-door versions go on sale on April 15 for £7799. A 101bhp 1.5-litre GLX five-door is also available from launch for £8999 with the standard five-speed manual, or £9824 with the four-speed automatic.

All models in the range are fitted with driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, Isofix mountings for child seats, front electric windows, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, a CD player with steering wheel-mounted controls, remote central locking and 60/40 split-fold rear seats.

The GLX costs £1200 more than the entry-level GL and gains air-conditioning, keyless entry and ignition, alloy wheels and front foglamps.

A 68bhp diesel version will go on sale in September, and a sportier 1.6-litre petrol model arrives in 2006 alongside a convertible version with a folding metal roof.

Suzuki Swift
Price range: £7499 to £9824
Can I get a discount?: The supermini market is an extremely busy, cut-throat place, so discounts should be available from day one. Aim for £200 to £300 from launch. Bigger savings could follow in time.
New Swifts due: Diesel in September and a hot-hatch 1.6-litre petrol in 2006. A metal-roofed convertible also arrives in 2006.
Rivals (our favourites are underlined): Chevrolet Kalos, Citroen C3, Daihatsu Sirion, Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz, Kia Picanto, Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Colt, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 206, Renault Clio, Seat Ibiza, Skoda Fabia, Smart Forfour, Toyota Yaris, Vauxhall Corsa, Volkswagen Polo.

Engine: 1.3 (91bhp)
0-62mph: 11.0sec
Top speed (mph): 109mph
Monthly company car tax bill for lower/higher rate earner: From £23/42
Combined economy (average mpg): 45.6mpg

Engine: 1.5 (101bhp)
0-62mph: 10.0sec
Top speed: 115mph
Monthly company car tax bill for lower/higher rate earner From £34/62
Combined economy (average mpg): 40.9mpg