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Suzuki Swift Hatchback (1992-2003) review

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Parkers overall rating: 1.5 out of 51.5

At a glance

Price new £6,295 - £9,750
Road tax cost £165 - £220
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 422 miles
Number of doors 3 - 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Practical, reliable, keenly priced

CONS

Blandly styled, negligible image

Written by Parkers Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

The Suzuki Swift design barely changed from when it was launched in 1992, to when it finally went out of production in 2003. It’s a bit old fashioned, with a cramped interior, few modern safety features and dated looks, but makes a case for itself as a cheap, economical and reliable runabout. Prices start at just a few hundred pounds for early cars.

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