I face the Test of the new Suzuki Swift eager to learn more about this urban Mild Hybrid. And instead of increasingly large, fast and expensive cars, the opposite would be desirable: that is why this Japanese is still modest, dynamic and attractive to the city.
With one External length of 3.86 metersthe swift is one of the smallest cars in its category, because Ibiza, Polo and company have been growing over the years and almost all exceed four meters.
Swift: it will be smaller on the outside, but it has a spacious interior
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But that does not mean that the Japanese offers little space, because its interior has a good habitability. In addition, large windows increase that sensation and improve circular visibility.
He trunk is small And it has a high step (235 mm), which hinders the loading of suitcases, but it is sufficient for daily use. It offers 265 to 980 liters.

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The interior can result Too simple For some, but if you are looking for an accessible car in price you should not demand luxuries.
In what I think I should improve is in the technological section, because the multimedia system is limited and slow: The browser comes standard, but its graphics and usability are not the best, so I recommend using Android Auto or Apple Carplay, which comes standard and, they also connect wirelessly.
And so far what I think has a margin of improvement in the Japanese utility, because otherwise it seems to me a 100% recommended model.
A light hybrid, but 12 volts

Starting with his Motor, a three -cylinder atmospheric that does not offer benefits that leave you with your mouth open, but it has a verve that you do not expect from its 83 hp. In addition, being assisted by an electric and having an electrical system of 12 V (NO 48v like Mild Hybrid) benefits from the DGT echo label.
It does not provide extra power perceptibly, because it has only 3 hp, but it is true that the Average expenditure is ridiculous. So much so, that by measuring the real day -to -day driving I have managed to calculate Suzuki: 4.4 liters/100 km.
Of course, the lightness of this car, which It does not reach 1,000 kilos It helps you achieve such efficiency and that also contributes to your dynamic response being above the average. Without any doubt, it is one of the models of segment B that offers the best behavior, supported by a quick direction and a suspension that holds the body enviable in the curves.
Of course, the braking test From a starting rate of 100 km/h has been bad. Cold already approaches the figure that in Auto Bild we began to consider at risk: 40 meters; And hot has even needed 42.7 meters to stop. That, without any doubt, should improve.
And another of his great arguments, of course, is the price. It is on sale with the S1 finish since 18,500 euros, which means that only Dacia Sandero is cheaper. The S3 version that we have tried is much better equipped as standard and costs 2,600 euros more, so I recommend it.
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I always liked the swift and now that it has been renewed, even more. This light hybrid version achieves a really low consumption, favored by a lightness that is not usual today. It is also cheap. Of course, Suzuki should improve brakes.
The best
Low consumption, driving dynamics, with firm and quality touch, adjustment of the panels inside, habitability.
Worst
The trunk access is pulling high, slow and unrepremty infotainment system, brake touch that makes it very difficult to dose it.