8.2
2025 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review
Suzuki has crammed plenty of kit into the flagship Swift Hybrid GLX, all while keeping its drive-away asking price just under $30,000.
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Josh Nevett
2023 Suzuki Swift vs 2024 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Suzuki Swift
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Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID GLX
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
37L
170 to 226 km
40L
216 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun, easy to drive
- Efficient in all conditions
- Adults fit in the back
Misses
- Not the pick of the range
- Cheap interior materials
- Unnecessary shift paddles
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1373 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 66kW - 103kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm - 230Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 - 4400 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.9 - 12.5 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
