Today we present you with the owner’s review of yet another gem; a 1994 Suzuki Swift, which locally came as the Cultus. This car is also a Netherlands model and was cleared from Karachi port after several years of resting in a container. This is the first generation Swift, offered in 2 engine options.
This particular car has a 1.0-liter engine producing around 53 hp and 76 nm of torque configured with a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle is in immaculate condition, and its features and quality will make you question the fact that it is a Cultus.
Engine
Although this car has the same 1.0-liter G10 3-cylinder engine which came in the local Cultus, it is rather different from it. As per the owner, the engine block is the same, but the head is different from the local car. Moreover, this car’s gear ratio is way longer, enabling it to achieve a higher speed at relatively low engine RPMs.
Salient Features
Differing from the local model, this car comes with a list of features despite being the base variant. These features include a standard air conditioner, factory-fitted fog lights, a manually operated sunroof, a rear wiper with a water jet, an audio system, storage spaces like a card holder, and much more.
Build Quality
One of the major differences the owner feels between this car and its local counterpart is the build quality. Starting with the interior quality, the plastic trims feel sturdy, and the dash is a soft touch, there are no flimsy consoles like the local car, and the materials feel solid.
The exterior is also different with different bumpers, while the owner has also installed aftermarket rims. Another reason for its solid feel might be that this car weighs 1225 kilograms which is more than local sedans.
Fuel Average
As per the owner, the fuel average of this car is even more than the Mehran due to its long-ratio gear. The car catches up speed without the need to rev it, which enhances fuel efficiency highly. The owner gets more than 15 km/l within the city easily, which is very impressive for a carburetor engine.
Price
The landed cost of this car came at around 9.20 lakh rupees, although it is not registered yet, so the registration cost will add up to the total. As per the owner, considering the quality and features of this car, he got a very good deal on it.
