the new swift sport

norstar2k · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

Swift Sport 1.6
Manual - $148
Auto - $158

zodiaque · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

Price will go up at the end of this month, but package changes in terms of support etc. I think.

x2floor · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

actually the price for the auto version is close to $159k

I drove one yesterday as a good pal of mine not too long ago got one. Personally, this car sells purely on those who love the car and really not too keen on boot space and ride quality. I'm passionate about small pocket rockets eg. Mini Cooper S, Mazda 3 MPS, Honda Civic Si, VW GTI, Volvo C30 T5, Subaru Impreza WRX, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Mitsubishi Lancer RalliArt etc....but the Suzuki lacks some serious HP compared to the others on that list but I guess price counts.

Now for $159k approx. one can get a 1.6 Nissan Tiida, 1.6 Hyundai Accent, 1.6 Mazda 3, 1.6 Suzuki SX4, 1.6 Skoda Octavia, 1.6 Peugeot 307 etc...and those cars are bigger with more boot space.

I guess the new Swift Sport with a slightly tuned 1.6 engine and dual split exhaust has its virtues those other cars lack but it aint gonna blow the doors off a 1.6 Tiida that badly now will it? They are amongst the same performance category albeit more fun in this Suzuki. I guess those who are really passionate about this car will buy it but being the person who I am, I'd rather get something bigger and more economical.

less than 400kms per tank in a brand new sub-compact car is totally unimpressive when an Accent making over 500kms per tank and a Yaris at least 550. In the end, I love the looks and the build quality is good but not up to the standards set by the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Mitsubishi Lancer. Its handling will surprise you while having the torsion beam suspension in the rear.....when would Toyota and Nissan learn from this?

I left impressed but wished the SX4 could have gotten the same treatment.

Swifted · Ricer Joined: 17 May 2008 Tech posts: 16 My 2NRide:

I own a '94 (260KM ODO) Swift GTi which has no modifications other than an open element K&N Filter. i've run my car against friends with the Ignis Sport, and the Swift GTi has the clear advantage, but everything has to be perfect; the launch, shifting RPM, and the gear change.

I have also run against the 1.3 & 1.5L Swift in Auto & Manual, the Swift GTi again prevailed! all i can say is that Suzuki really hit the nail on the head with the Swift GTi, and the new Swift is a great looking car. i would have loved to see more development on that wide-angle Twin-Cam 16V powered G13B engine, and even maybe a 1.8L version!

i'll have to lurk around and take on a Swift Sport Twisted Evil

Ignorant Ignis · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:

doh worry bout the swift sport ....... come looking for me Twisted Evil

Swifted · Ricer Joined: 17 May 2008 Tech posts: 16 My 2NRide:

muhahahahaaa!! i shall!

SmokeyGTi · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

x2floor · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:45 am Post subject:

drove one last night again people (Swift Sport) thing comes with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres on 195/50R16 foot print. Not as fast as the old SiR Civic IMHO but they're close nevertheless. Imagine I doing 120kmph and mash hard brakes and the ABS did not kick in but the car stops in short distances. Again, materials, fabric and general quality remains consistent amongst these cars. Suspension is stiff and ride is firm but it changes lanes super-quick. I love this lil' sucker!

Mitsu power · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:13 am Post subject:

Psychomatrix · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

swifted i got a swift sport here when you ready pm

ek4ever · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

Swifted · Ricer Joined: 17 May 2008 Tech posts: 16 My 2NRide:

darkman1 · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

nah dis car real nice dread. test drive it and it responds similar to the gsr lancer only the top speed is the difference #alien

ek4ever · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

SmokeyGTi · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject:

gotta love the wide angle cam config.

tr1ad · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: