2020 Suzuki Swift

What a little weapon we have here. If you're even remotely into cars, you'll know the Suzuki Swift Sport is nothing to scoff at. This isn't just a normal Swift with a few sporty badges thrown on. It's a properly sorted hot hatch that delivers way more fun than its price tag would ever suggest. You get everything people already love about the Swift: legendary reliability, low running costs and everyday practicality, but wrapped up in a package that genuinely makes you want to take the long way home.

That little 1.4L Turbo is the perfect match for this lightweight hatch. It feels eager, responsive and surprisingly quick, while the six-speed manual keeps you completely involved every time you get behind the wheel. It's one of those cars that reminds you driving is supposed to be fun, whether you're carving through a mountain pass or simply heading to work on a Monday morning. There's a reason these have developed such a loyal following among enthusiasts.

So when a member of the Suzuki Swift Sport Club asked whether we'd be interested in buying his car, there really wasn't much thinking involved. Knowing exactly where it came from made the decision even easier. It belonged to someone who genuinely appreciated what it was, looked after it properly and maintained it exactly as it should be. The Full Service History, with the majority completed at Suzuki, tells that story before you even start the engine.

After putting it through our usual inspections and reconditioning process, all we ended up doing was some very minor cosmetic work to the front. Mechanically it needed absolutely nothing, and the condition throughout speaks for itself. Finding enthusiast-owned examples this clean is becoming harder every year, and at this price, I genuinely think the next owner is getting an incredible deal.

What makes this car special
Excellent condition
Full Service History
Swift Sport 1.4T
OZ Racing Gunmetal Alloys
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Reversing camera
Carbon-fibre-look accents
Dual exhaust tips
Cruise control
Automatic LED projector headlights
LED DRL's
Rear privacy glass
Semi-bucket sports seats
Red Sport stitching accents
7" touchscreen infotainment
Multi-function Sport steering wheel
Automatic climate control
Keyless entry and push-button start
Electronic Stability Control
Rear PDC

Vehicle and engine specs

Engine: 1.4L Turbo Petrol
Power: 103 KW
Torque: 230 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed Manual
0–100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Top Speed: 205 km/h
Front wheel drive
Fuel Tank: 37 litres
Average Fuel Economy: 6.1L / 100km

What was wrong when we bought her

Interior:
Nothing needed to be done

Exterior:
Front bumper and bonnet resprayed for stone chips and scratches

Mechanical:
Nothing needed to be done

Service history
Full Service History

We've had quite a few Swifts through our showroom over the years, and they never seem to stay parked for very long. People love them because they make so much sense. Reliable, affordable to run, easy to live with and always in demand. The Sport takes everything that's already great about a Swift and adds a proper enthusiast edge to it. I have a feeling this one is going to find a new home very quickly, so if you've been waiting for a clean, well-looked-after example, now's your chance.

Keep well, see you soon.