Suzuki Swift

What kind of car is the Suzuki Swift?

The Swift is Suzuki’s small hatchback, designed for everyday driving in town and beyond. It sits among the smaller passenger cars in the Suzuki range. The name’s roots go back to the Cultus, which Suzuki introduced in 1983. The modern Swift became a global model, with Suzuki presenting it as a strategic car for markets around the world.

Swift generations

The generations in the Swift’s European and UK history run from III (2005–2010) and IV (2010–2017) through V (2017–2024) and VI (2024–today). Earlier generations include I (1985–1988) and II (1989–2003), sold in markets including the United States, Canada and the UK. Over time, the Swift developed from a straightforward small hatchback into a more contemporary compact, with hybrid power available in later versions. Suzuki has also offered the sportier Swift Sport in some markets.

Engines, power and official economy

In the EU, UK and US, listed engines range from 1.0 L to 1.6 L; the Canadian range is 1.3 L to 1.6 L. EU power runs from 55 kW (75 PS) to 103 kW (140 PS), while UK figures reach 129 kW (175 PS). Depending on market and year, fuel choices include petrol, diesel and hybrid, as well as alternative fuels in European listings.

The lowest stated EU consumption is 4.1 L/100 km on the WLTP test for petrol, diesel or hybrid versions. The EU plug-in hybrid’s 3.9 L/100 km WLTP figure is weighted and assumes some driving is electric. The lowest listed figures are 4.2 L/100 km on NEDC in the UK and 3.9 L/100 km on NEDC in France. The best US EPA figure is 42 MPG combined; Canada’s lowest is 6.8 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. WLTP and NEDC in Europe, EPA in the US and the 5-cycle test in Canada use different procedures, so results are not directly comparable.

Where was the Swift sold?

The Swift appears in official figures for the EU, UK, France, the United States and Canada. The periods represented vary by market: 2010–2025 in the EU, 2000–2026 in the UK, 2012–2026 in France, 1985–2011 in the US and 1995–2011 in Canada. Suzuki began producing the modern Swift in Japan, Hungary and India in 2004–2005, helping establish it as an international small car.