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Question everythingSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Great little car, built to a price
Built in 2012. Plated and registered in Jan 2013 and May 2013 respectively.
GLX Auto bought as a demonstrator late 2013 with 1500ks on the clock for $17K when rrp was close to 22K+ on roads. Only issue under warranty was a dodgy fuel filler release, fixed at first service. 1.4 auto is a bit gutless, but comfortable in traffic and good for the 10-15k a year I do in Sydney traffic averaging 30km/h. 6 month/10K service interval is a pain, fixed prices of $189, and $289 for major, and thankfully they’ve changed this recently on the newer model. Sta...Read more
Purchased in November 2021 for $17,000.00.
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LeroiAU
- 13 reviews
- 1 like
Zippy little machine
The Swift is driven several times daily around the suburbs for commuting to work, shopping and taking the dogs out. It had low kilometres at the time of purchase. It has to be serviced every 15,000 kilometres according to the instructions manual but I change the engine oil and filter every 5,000 kilometres no matter what the dealership says. It runs well on normal ULP91 and very economical in any traffic. So far I have had one flat tyre and it was easy to replace it using the spare tyre. It is very easy to park, the factory sound system has AM...Read more
FM radio with CD player and USB port for music. There's a port for charging my mobile phone. After snapping off the side mirror at a shopping mall I found that second hand parts are so easy to source as wreckers strip a lot of this model.Purchased in April 2021 at Suzuki Dealers for $10,000.00.
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A small car oozing with personality
Great looks, Engine has superbly linear power delivery while being both refined and economical, Wonderful exhaust note, nippy handling. Only complaint is a firm ride over the harshest of roads.Also, great visibility due to the upright windscreen which for me was a v. important feature in comparison to the Mazda 2 and hondas. Feels solidly built and should be reliable according to surveys in UK .
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BUGBUYERHunter Region, NSW
- 34 reviews
- 1 like
One of the rare made in Japan cars available today - Great Quality made car - an economical No probl
My Pearl white Suzuki SWIFT GLX Navigator 1.4 litre Automatic has been problem free so far. 70,000 klms has been travelled with many long trips to the North Coast of NSW, Sydney and Newcastle from the Upper Hunter Valley. The car has been serviced up until now with KLOSTERS in Newcastle, where the car was purchased from.... with Capped servicing. I would recommend this small car [although Suzuki does make a smaller car] to anyone. They are very easy to drive, very economical on E10 petrol... and they have one of the best reputations in th...Read more
e car world... My Car is used virtually every day to drive to the shops etc... I have also fitted seat covers made from wet suit material, and a CARBRA to stop any stone chips, and stop any bugs from getting into the radiator and protect the headlamp lenses, fog lamps & daylight running lights too.. it also has a good sized touch screen with phone messages, GPS maps etc, CD Player & Radio along with a USB Port to play Your Music... along with a built in person who asks you questions etc... of what you want to do.. Did I mention excellent gas mileage anywhere from 4.4l per 100 klms depending on how You drive....The original headlamps were good, but they are much better when they are replaced with OSRAM XENON Plus 75% bulbs or maybe plus 100%, now they are really bright. The GLX Swift has adjustable steering wheel that goes up & down plus in & out . Drivers seat goes Up also.. It also has 7 AIRBAGS... VERY SAFE ... ANCAP rating 5 out of 5... all true... LeeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Leo_34Melbourne
- 13 reviews
- 7 likes
Super efficient
Small car outside, but great size internally.
Never had any problems with the car, super economical and zippy. Can get from A to B in no time and super efficiently. Service is affordable and parts are abundant. Cannot complain about this car.
The only drawback is the boot which is very tiny.
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Pcs1810
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
- Swift FZ (2011-2017)
- Verified purchase
Great Little Car
This is our first purchase of a brand new car, and we couldn't be happier.
Stylish (Looks great in blue, alloy wheels, fog lights)
Very economical (Around 670km from a 42L tank) 16.5km/l
Fixed price servicing only $199/service
Very zippy, from the 1.4l engine plenty of acceleration plus happily sits at 110ish on the highway - just drop into cruise control and way she goes. No issues at all in 20,000km traveled so far. Built in GPS/Entertainment system is also a huge plus in this (2016 Navigator) model.
Just $14000 drive away as a run-out model. Can't beat that!!!!!!
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Lana
- 6 reviews
I honestly love my car it is so reliable and nice.
The driving performance is fantastic, it is the perfect car for a couple or a business person. It’s very small but does the job. The smoothest most relaxing car I’ve get driven. Very reliable and affordable. Worth every penny spent. Not many accessories to make this car unique. Comes with warranty but you wouldn’t need it. Very very very cheap on fuel. I fuel up my car which is like $70 and that can last 1000 kms.
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Kusum sPerth
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Fuel economy car
It is the best car as its smooth and it gives good mileage. I drive around a lot. So fuel consumption was my concern but this car is fuel economy car. Gives more than 15km per litre. No issues at all with its design or function. Good small car. Recommend it
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Jay
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Swift FZ (2011-2017)
- Verified purchase
Very overly happy with my new car
I have never owed a car like this one it’s great on flue very sporty comfortable very reliable love fog lights indicators on side morriers is great idear . Love the gear box very roomy the speakers could be bigger apart from that it’s perfect I’m very happy with the car
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Great car!
Bought my car from Cumberland Suzuki in blacktown. Great car, runs smoothly, suits me and my lifestyle.
The service I received from Jason and Anne was genuine, quick and had great communication and honest,highly recommend to go and see them!
Found the perfect car for me.. Am very happy with this car.
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LukyPerth, WA
- 6 reviews
- 3 likes
It's great
The driving experience with the Swift is great, the performance good, handling can be better noise not to great need more improvement, running cost very cheap, it's very reliable, about the interior maybe make it more bigger screen dashboard very nice and elegant, legroom not to bad seats very comfortable
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erin1981Melbourne
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Great little car.
The driving experience is very nice and smooth.
Very quiet little car.
Boot is small but you won't believe how much you can actually fit in it.
I love the look and control of this car also that is has cruise control.
Quite a spacious car for the size of it.
Pretty cheap to run.
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KitkitPerth
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Love my car with great performance
This car is so so so economical that will last you for at least 2 weeks if you are only driving it to work and to the shops. I love the colour and the ease to control it with all the little features that comes with it. Compact to park and fit loads of stuff too!
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Inna.S.Sydney
really REALLY bad experience
I bought a brand new Suzuki Swift in 2016. At my most recent 2 year service at the Suzuki Chullora NSW dealership, the mechanic did not tighten the sump engine plug properly, all my oil leaked out and the engine completely siezed. I now need a full engine replacement. The dealership admitted full responsibity admitting that a "step in our process was not followed correctly". I was first told a new engine would be provided. Before then being told I am only being offered a 2014 engine from a car that was written off due to damage from a collision...Read more
. I responded to Suzuki Chullora management that this is not good enough as I bought a brand new car with a brand new 2016 engine that was never in an accident and has not had any mechanical issues which is now suggested to be replaced with an engine that potentially has issues (all to save the dealership some money for what is their own error). When i called Suzuki Australia about this they told me they could not do anything for me and would not help me with this. Suzuki Chullora is refusing to negotiate and will not budge from this offer. I really don't think this is how a company should treat a customer when it was entirely their dealership error. Seriously consider this story if considering buying a car or getting it serviced at Suzuki dealership...especially the one in Chullora NSW...Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MichelleKangaroo Valley
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
A shame the boot space wasn't larger
I had my Suzuki Swift for 2 years and just loved it.It was really easy to drive and excellent get-up-and-go!
The reliability was excellent - we drove it from the NSW south coast to Brisbane and it was fuel efficient and very comfortable.
The only reason that I traded it in (on a Suzuki Baleno) was because I needed more boot space
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Sally HuangMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Good car
This is a good car, more roomie than I thought. Never spend too much on Car Service. And it really save money on fuel. but when I drive in freeway at more than 100 km/h, I feel a little bit I am flying. BTW, the legroom is not the enough for a " big " people.
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Michael JLilydale
- 7 reviews
- 4 likes
What a car
Honestly this car has changed my life. First of all, petrol is now costing me nearly half of what I used to spend weekly with my old car. Though it’s a small car, it’s got incredible size inside and for a 2017 the technology inside is incredible. Value for money and amazing to drive. Would suggest to anyone considering a hatch back!
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HaribolmanGold Coast
- 10 reviews
An almost faultless sporty car hampered by it's CVT gearbox.
I liked my first 2005 model Swift so much I traded up to a 2012 Swift Sport CVT five years ago. This is the highest spec Swift on the market.
It was one year old, one owner with only 12,000kms on it and it felt, looked and smelt like new. And what a delight to drive.
Great handling and cornering, excellent steering feel (it reminded me of the feel of a BMW), good performance and brilliant economy. Keyless entry and start, amazing projector headlights and extremely comfortable, body hugging sports seats make this car a joy to drive. Yes, ...Read more
the boot is too small and yes, the lack of a spare tyre is ridiculous, but these are small prices to pay for a great combination of performance versus economy, handling versus comfort. And this is a great looking car too! From the aggressive front "fins" to the interior's red accenting in an otherwise mature black cabin, the Sport rises above the competition. But there's one issue, and it's the CVT gearbox. Constant Velocity Transmissions (CVT's) are intended to give economy from an "automatic" gearbox that rivals or betters a manual, whilst still maintaining performance. However, CVT's are relatively rare and can be expensive to repair. Their long-term reliability is debatable and with less than 80,000kms now on my car, I have discovered how expensive they can be. I recently spent over $3,000 repairing the CVT due to a mechanical fault. This experience has marred what is otherwise a delightful, reliable car. My advice is buy the manual. The CVT may be expensive to repair on the long term, with parts hard to get and necessary CVT mechanical experience not common.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Noelle SerrutoMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Love this little beast!
I recently purchased a 2015 Suzuki Swift, I believe it is the most reliable car I have ever owned. I haven’t had any problems with it. The petrol consumption is absolutely amazing!! I spend $40-$50 for a full tank and get 700xxxks out of it! What more could you want?
They are truly a well thought out and sexy little buzz box!
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Jason MifsudMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- Swift FZ (2011-2017)
- Verified purchase
You get what you pay for
What do you except to get when you pay around $15000 on road for a brand new car.
It has everything you need to get from point A to B. May not be as comfortable as something more expensive but for the value I think your getting your moneys worth. Drive and handling is good although noise levels can become high on the freeway. Legroom could become a problem for someone very tall and not really ideal for travelling around with a car full of people as space is limited. Fuel efficiency is excellent.Nothing wrong with this vehicle and it has served it purchase well and faultlessly.
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Questions & Answers
Riannen F.asked
Hi all, a few things regarding the 2012 suzuki swift 5 door automatic hatchback. In the last year or so when starting my car it idles which is understandable however when in reverse and reversing back my car seems to stall/misfire this also happens when i put it in drive and go to take off i notice the car is delayed in acceleration any idea as to what this could be???, this also happens when ive been driving and i stop at a set of lights or exiting a shopping centre i put my foot on the excelerator however the car dosent move straight away its like it takes 5-10 seconds to process could this be a problem with the battery, spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel filter, air filter??? its really got me curious, can someone please tell me what you might think it is. Ive taken it to the mechanics and explained the misfire and stalling however they’ve come back to me with thousands of dollars worth of problems and no reason at all as to why theres a misfire, stalling, sluggishness ect.
Thanks in advance
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Jason N.asked
Hi, does suzuki swift 2014 from japan have timing belt of timing chain?
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My 2012 Suzuki swift FZ. WHEN in reverse or going forward in car the engine shakes ? What is this ?
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