1989-2004 Swift OverviewSuzuki Swift Overview (1989 - 2004)
1989 - 2004
Tech Specs Summary
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- 90 - 117 mph
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- 8.6 - 16.0 seconds
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- 49 - 100 BHP
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- 38.2 - 53.3 mpg
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- 700 - 910 kg
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- 226 - 618 L (Hatchback)
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- 215 L (Convertible)
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- 363 L (Saloon)
This generation of the Suzuki Swift was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki between 1989 - 2004. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, convertible or saloon. There are many power levels available from either a 1 L Inline 3 petrol engine or 1.3 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Swift is the Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTi which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 100 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 120 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 117 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Suzuki Swift 1.0 GL is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 386 miles and can store 363 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 350 kg and a braked towing capacity of 700 kg.