2006 Suzuki Swift GLX review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent small car, well made and fun to drive."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing gone wrong.
General comments?
Exceptionally roomy for a small car. Great fun to drive. Gearshift is very light and direct and the performance of the car is really good once you rev the engine beyond 3500rpm (where the VVT kicks in).
Ride comfort is good and the car is great on twisting roads, with very direct steering giving good feedback.
General constructional quality is good.
Negative points include a high clutch bite point (takes a day or two to get used to) and an almost useless 'economy readout' which updates every second.
I think this car is going to vastly improve Suzuki's fortunes in the car market - it has to be one of the best small cars around, especially considering its relatively low price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Primera |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2006 |