Suzuki Swift DLX 1.3 Car Reviews

A month back i had an option to Buy a car for myself. It could have been anything Gli, City, Vitz, Belta. Basicly anything with a small engine. :D . So after much thought i went for the Suzuki Swift. I had never driven it before, and sat in it once when it was newly launched. When i picked it from the showroom i was expecting it to be a typical Suzuki. BUT was in for a surprise. The 1.3 Dohc is one mean machine. The power Delivery is BIG, it simply goes crazy . I agree its not like Gli in terms of fuel consumption but it covers that with the fun factor when u floor the pedal. :D . The ABS does what it is supposed to do, the breaks are responsive. The ride compared to the City is MUCH better, City is known for its hard seats. But the Swift is comfortable on long drives and on bumpy roads.
When one thinks about SUZUKI the word BAD QUALITY instantly comes to ones head. But in the Swift its diffrent . The build quality is impressive. Suzuki has left no loose ends, both from the inside and out. The Air Conditioning is as they say CHILLLING :D The leg rooom happens to be excellent for a person of good build and height i.e 6Foot and 80kgs .
People may say that 12 Lakhs is TOO much for a Suzuki or rather a small car. But the thing is its not a small car, its a hatchback!!!! What car gives u Alloy Rims, Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Power Windows and Adjustable SideView Mirrors in 12 lakhs and that to Zero Meter. The tires supplied by suzuki are good Bridgestones, not the EURO STAR that come with Honda and Toyota. A good stereo Supplied by Alpine which complements the whole dashboard and completes its look. Impressive, no.?
You the reader might say im going on showering praises on the car cause i own it myself. No thats not the case , im telling from experience as i have owned or happend to drive its competitors and yes the Swift has its flaws. Its heavy on fuel. But it does give 11km/l and above with normal city driving. And i happend to notice it does have UnderSteer, maybe its the way i drive but it does tend to messup a bit in the corners. Another FLAW i noticed is that the car is low, when at full capacity driver has to be carefull on the speed breakers. The resale value on the other hand is considerd to be LOW when taking into account other cars.
Thats about everything i have to say about the car. In looks its small , Drives like a big car and goes like one aswel . I personaly do not promote rash driving but in times of need or emergncy the swift is perfectly capable of doing 170km/h on the Moterway . Tried and tested to 175km/h. I hope my article helps you in deciding on the car if your intrested :))

My new swift Dlx was delivered yesterday. I had many concerns as I have been suzuki products for more than 15 years, But when I looked at exterior, interior & specially drive its not near suzuki. Its unbelieving more than I expected from suzuki! The package price is bit more than cultus for which I had initially opted, but its sporty look, road grip as good as city, ABS, alloys imported tires,fogs,power pack, quality audio system & most of all its looks hatchback & smallish but its driving ease, grip & performance all matching any perfect new sedan.Well I can not predict about fuel economy as I have not driven it much. The other negative is lack of proper trunk , but its still useful for little bit luggage. The other comparision is Vitz, but its definitely used one with expensive parts. I will say this car is the best issue of Suzuki Pakistan so far, I can suggest if trunk is not considered of supreme priority, swift DLX is much better choice than XLI/GLI/city
Now it has been driven about 3300km, the fuel economy is average. 3s says it will improve after 5000km. It is giving me about 11 -12 in city & it consumed 1.25 tanks from Abbottabad to Lahore(about1000km) & back with A/C , on Motorway & speed of 120km/h with occasional 140 for overtaking, so its fine.It has great power & it easily touched 170plus on motorway.

Nice car with a really amazing fuel economy. I have checked the KMPL a number of times, it was about 22 KMPL on long route in over drive (5th gear) and was about 13 KMPL (within city). However, my rpm gauge does not cross 3000 revs in any gear and i keep my oil and especially air and fuel filters clean and change them regularly.

Overall a really nice car. Why buy a bigger car without luxuries than buy a smaller car with a good deal of luxuries.

P.S. The car has a hidden feature. Rub the antenna on the top of the car and it grows a "dikki" ;)

Mine arrived six months back and I must say I am disappointed. Yes disappointed at manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and the likes. The Swift turns out to be a direct and ruthlessly angry stare in the eyes of the other 1.3 liter counterparts.
Positives of swift are certainly a lot more than the Negatives. For Instance the Alloy wheels, Imported Tires, Power/window-mirror-steering, and the worthiest mention ABS add great value to the overall package that one pays for. A relatively decent sound system with only one downside (The speakers buzz at high bass levels, obviously on high volumes). The car overall pays-off fairly well given the amount spent.
Before i forget to assert on the ridiculous mileage, let me just add that the kind of power swift delivers would certainly bear a price tag that comes in the form of high fuel consumption. But then again the power delivered through the 1.3 liter mechanical piece of art justifies that to a great extent. I have managed to attain a 10km/l mark within the city, which is decent. Fill the tank and a one-side sprint on motorway can be done in a little more than half a tank equating it to around 18km/l.
I have had a chance to manage a pocketful of road tickets on motorway for speeding, but my toe just wouldn’t ease without flooring the gas pedal. Crank it, kill it and knock the 175 km/h barrier fairly easily. And by the way I love doing that. I heard
Great work Suzuki. Simply love it.

Got mine in the 1st week of January. Since it was the first Suzuki in the family, I was a little skeptical on how things would turn out.
The first 500kms have been alhamdulillah satisfying. The fuel average that I got (that's after the 1st refilling of the tank) is 12.98 km/l. I've seen people saying it doesn't give more than 9-10 initially but 12.98 is what I got. This includes extra urban (traffic jams) as well as straight roads mostly with no a/c since it’s winter.
The new integrated in-dash is a nice touch. The volume knob is so easy to operate just like the one in the Vti-Oriel. Since mine is to be used as a second car (self use only with primary commuting to office and home), I was initially planning for the DX version but the additional 100 grand it worth the dough. Keyless entry is a must and so is ABS and Alloys ad a little glamour to the overall silhouette of the body.
If budget is not a problem, the DLX is the one to go for. Nonetheless, Suzuki should be commended to provide basic amenities like PW and Central locking in the base version. Not to mention imported tyres too.
Things I don’t like
There is no assist grip for the driver and there are no jacket hangers at the rear assist grips. The steering despite being electrically assisted feels a like heavier than my steermatic’s. And it isn’t as precise either. Legroom at the rear is virtually non-existent and people with families should look at other options too.
Overall a nice package and good value for money.