• Incredibly efficient to run
• Small engine assisted by mild hybrid tech
• No plans for an EV or more electrification

What are the running costs?

It’s as pocket friendly as a mild hybrid can be. The Suzuki Swift should be an exceptionally economical car to run and own with average fuel economy of 64.2mpg on the official WLTP test for the manual version, dropping to 60.1mpg for the CVT.

In our long term test, we found it settled at 54mpg with a combination of city and motorway driving. It’s worth noting that we found it was more economical at motorway speeds, not the Swift’s natural playhouse. CO2 emissions range between 99g/km and 110g/km, very admirable for a mild-hybrid petrol system.

Servicing and warranty

As standard the Swift ships with a three year, 60,000-mile warranty. After this period, the Service Activated Warranty comes into play. It’s a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty that kicks if you get your car serviced at an approved Suzuki dealership. That’s a strong, if not industry-leading warranty from Suzuki. Only the Toyota Aygo X can boast a longer warranty (10 years, 100,000 miles) in the supermini segment.   

For servicing, the Swift needs to be checked annually or every 12,500 miles. The cost for a minor service is £149, an interim service is £219 and a major service comes in at £299. Prices are correct at the time of writing (March 2025).

Reliability

• Suzuki has a strong reputation for reliability
• No recalls for this generation of Swift
• Previous generation of Swift had four recalls

Suzuki has spent decades building a reputation for everlasting reliability and durability, something the current Swift already looks likely to continue. Suzuki dealerships are some of the best-regarded in the industry and often family-run, so you can expect excellent customer service if you do run into any issues. This generation of Swift has been on sale for nearly a year at the time of writing and there have been no recalls issued. Our long-term test has revealed a squeaky rear door hinge, but as been good as gold otherwise.

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