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    2012 Suzuki Swift

    Used from

    $15,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.5 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Suzuki Swift

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Suzuki Swift's used prices in Australia typically range from $5,600 for the GA variant and topping out at $9,100 for the Sport.

    There are 9 variants of the Swift available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 1.4L petrol (70kW/130Nm) and 1.6L petrol (100kW/160Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 4 speed automatic, 6 speed manual or continuously variable transmission auto 7 speed sequential transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Swift was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Suzuki Swift models from other years

    2012 Suzuki Swift Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Suzuki Swift

    GA

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    GA RE.1

    Removes from GA:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed

    GL

    Adds to GA RE.1:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from GA RE.1:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    GL RE.1

    Removes from GL:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed

    RE.2

    Adds to GL RE.1:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control

    GLX

    Adds to RE.2:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from RE.2:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote

    GLX RE.1

    Removes from GLX:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed

    EXTREME

    Adds to GLX RE.1:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    Removes from GLX RE.1:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display

    CLASSIC

    Adds to EXTREME:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Clarion
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from EXTREME:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    SPORT

    Adds to CLASSIC:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from CLASSIC:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Clarion
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
    See all 2012 Suzuki Swift Specs

    2012 Suzuki Swift Dimensions

    1510mm
    1695mm
    3850mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Suzuki Swift Dimensions

    2012 Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Swift

    The most fuel efficient Suzuki Swift is the GA with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 5.5L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Suzuki Swift that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORT with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6.5L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Suzuki Swift variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Suzuki SwiftFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5 sp manual Unleaded FWD 5d HatchbackUnleaded5.5 L/100km
    1.4L, 4 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d HatchbackUnleaded6.2 L/100km
    See all Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki Swift?

    The Suzuki Swift has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Suzuki Swift Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Suzuki Swift?

    The Suzuki Swift offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Suzuki Swift FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the GA that starts from $5,600.

    The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the SPORT that starts from $9,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is offered by the SPORT which can tow 1000 kg

    The largest Suzuki Swift is the SPORT which measures 1695mm wide, 3890mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Swift is the SPORT which has 100kW of power from its 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Suzuki Swift is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the SPORT which weighs 1500 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Swift uses Unleaded Petrol.