Suzuki Swift Sport

Swoxy · 25-05-2007, 11:31

And I think I'm in love! Stopped into a dealer to have a look as I still have fond memories from my Suzuki days, and was offered to take one out for a drive ...

First impressions? It looks absolutely gorgeous. The black detailing in the front bumper looks great and the deep air damns were filled with that lovely back honeycomb stuff à la Lupo GTI. Chunky 17"s, a rear spoiler and twin exhausts reminded me Euro isn't always the way forward. The interior has come a long way from Suzukis of late and I was impressed by the big, comfortable seats. Little touches such as the red stitched leather steering wheel and gaiter as well as the drilled metal pedals reminded me I was in something special. The car comes really well specced as standard with an integrated CD/MP3 player, climate control and keyless start. On the safety side the salesman assured me there were six airbags, ESP and switchable traction control. Fancy touches aside, the plastics were good although not as good as the lovely Lupo mottled dash.

Since it was literally a brand new car I didn't get a chance to take it for a proper blast although I thoroughly enjoyed the few miles I had. You sit higher up than in most small cars, although not as high as the Fox. The stats said 125 bhp and 0 - 60 in 8.9 secs and although the car wasn't yet run in it felt pretty damn nippy. It also took corners really well too, something to do with uprated suspension according to the salesman. Road noise and general refinement were on par with the new Corsa, which is fine for a supermini, and from outside especially the engine note was lovely.

Overall I'd definitely consider one of these if I was in the market for a warm hatch. Priced at £11.5k brand new with all the kit it's gotta be worth considering although I don't know if I'd want to spend all that money on a Suzuki. It might be more tempting once it's a few years old, however it's worth pointing out although stock was scare the dealer seemed well up for a deal. When I finally get my hands on a Lupo GTI, I hope I enjoy it this much ...

**TaviaRS** · 25-05-2007, 11:39

Nice although I'd feel like Postman |Pat in his red van in it. I drove one of the older ones and it was a proper old school hot hatch a la 205 GTI.

I like them and if I was in the market it would be a toss up between that and a Panda 100HP

Swoxy · 25-05-2007, 16:56

I really like the Panda 100 HP. It's larger and more inconspicuous than the Swift whilst being cheaper to buy and run. I'd have to take the Panda for a long drive before I made that decision.

Lummox · 25-05-2007, 17:18

Our local dealer is knocking out demo ones for £9885 (less than 100 miles on the clock). I was seriously tempted a while back but decided against another new car.

Johnwg · 25-05-2007, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Lummox

Our local dealer is knocking out demo ones for £9885 (less than 100 miles on the clock). I was seriously tempted a while back but decided against another new car.

Take it you mean the Panda ?

If so my local dealer has an ex-demo up for just under £9k as well as a couple around the same sort of price range........ I'd have one like a shot if I could get away with having a small boot

Must say though seen a few of the Swift 'Sports' around now and they do look good, seen nothing but decent write ups about them..... again if only I could get away with a small boot

Lummox · 25-05-2007, 18:57

No my local Suzuki dealer.

Johnwg · 25-05-2007, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

No my local Suzuki dealer.

Cool

Like you say tempting at that sort of price

**GAFF** · 25-05-2007, 19:20

Very nice.....

Swoxy · 25-05-2007, 20:02

I read in Evo magazine someone picked up a Panda 100 HP for £8500 from a Fiat dealer.

PJW -VRS · 25-05-2007, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swoxy

I read in Evo magazine someone picked up a Panda 100 HP for £8500 from a Fiat dealer.

They used to say Fiat stood for fix it again tomorrow...

maybe they have improved them

Lummox · 25-05-2007, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJW -VRS

They used to say Fiat stood for fix it again tomorrow...

Yeah and Skoda's had heated rear windows to keep your hands warm when pushing them

**GAFF** · 26-05-2007, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Yeah and Skoda's had heated rear windows to keep your hands warm when pushing them

Isn't it amazing how things have been turned around.

Dmac1969 · 26-05-2007, 16:11

That Swift is well nice. I dont know if they'd hold their value as much as a Fabia vRS does , but time will tell.

sharkrider · 26-05-2007, 18:52

I like the swift... it was on my shopping list, I would have considered one, but they wouldn't offer me any deal , and I would have had to pay £12k !!

the panda 100 is a CRACKING drive, (though a bit under powered) and a cracking price......

in the end, after being offered a brand new GP sporting for 11.9% off list price (same list price as the swift) thats where my money went

25-05-2007, 11:31	#1
Swoxy Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edgware, NW London Posts: 115 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Suzuki Swift Sport And I think I'm in love! Stopped into a dealer to have a look as I still have fond memories from my Suzuki days, and was offered to take one out for a drive ... First impressions? It looks absolutely gorgeous. The black detailing in the front bumper looks great and the deep air damns were filled with that lovely back honeycomb stuff à la Lupo GTI. Chunky 17"s, a rear spoiler and twin exhausts reminded me Euro isn't always the way forward. The interior has come a long way from Suzukis of late and I was impressed by the big, comfortable seats. Little touches such as the red stitched leather steering wheel and gaiter as well as the drilled metal pedals reminded me I was in something special. The car comes really well specced as standard with an integrated CD/MP3 player, climate control and keyless start. On the safety side the salesman assured me there were six airbags, ESP and switchable traction control. Fancy touches aside, the plastics were good although not as good as the lovely Lupo mottled dash. Since it was literally a brand new car I didn't get a chance to take it for a proper blast although I thoroughly enjoyed the few miles I had. You sit higher up than in most small cars, although not as high as the Fox. The stats said 125 bhp and 0 - 60 in 8.9 secs and although the car wasn't yet run in it felt pretty damn nippy. It also took corners really well too, something to do with uprated suspension according to the salesman. Road noise and general refinement were on par with the new Corsa, which is fine for a supermini, and from outside especially the engine note was lovely. Overall I'd definitely consider one of these if I was in the market for a warm hatch. Priced at £11.5k brand new with all the kit it's gotta be worth considering although I don't know if I'd want to spend all that money on a Suzuki. It might be more tempting once it's a few years old, however it's worth pointing out although stock was scare the dealer seemed well up for a deal. When I finally get my hands on a Lupo GTI, I hope I enjoy it this much ...

25-05-2007, 11:39	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,917 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport Nice although I'd feel like Postman \|Pat in his red van in it. I drove one of the older ones and it was a proper old school hot hatch a la 205 GTI. I like them and if I was in the market it would be a toss up between that and a Panda 100HP __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

25-05-2007, 16:56	#3
Swoxy Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edgware, NW London Posts: 115 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport I really like the Panda 100 HP. It's larger and more inconspicuous than the Swift whilst being cheaper to buy and run. I'd have to take the Panda for a long drive before I made that decision.

25-05-2007, 17:18	#4
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,137 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 468 Posts	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport Our local dealer is knocking out demo ones for £9885 (less than 100 miles on the clock). I was seriously tempted a while back but decided against another new car. __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

25-05-2007, 18:57	#6
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,137 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 468 Posts	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport No my local Suzuki dealer. __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

25-05-2007, 19:20	#8
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,647 Thanks: 19 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport Very nice..... __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

25-05-2007, 20:02	#9
Swoxy Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edgware, NW London Posts: 115 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport I read in Evo magazine someone picked up a Panda 100 HP for £8500 from a Fiat dealer.

26-05-2007, 16:11	#13
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,392 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport That Swift is well nice. I dont know if they'd hold their value as much as a Fabia vRS does , but time will tell. __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

26-05-2007, 18:52	#14
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,677 Thanks: 186 Thanked 89 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Suzuki Swift Sport I like the swift... it was on my shopping list, I would have considered one, but they wouldn't offer me any deal , and I would have had to pay £12k !! the panda 100 is a CRACKING drive, (though a bit under powered) and a cracking price...... in the end, after being offered a brand new GP sporting for 11.9% off list price (same list price as the swift) thats where my money went __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

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