Suzuki Small / City car reviews

If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle. 

Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days. 

We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our Suzuki small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.

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Suzuki Small / City car reviews

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  • Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review

    More polished Swift a hoot to drive

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £19,699 - £22,049

    PROS

    • Still a really fun small car to drive
    • Deceptively spacious interior and good standard equipment
    • Mild hybrid system is frugal

    CONS

    • Smaller boot than its rivals
    • The interior feels built to a price
    • The safety rating is worrisome
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  • Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review

    Fun-to-drive alternative to the mainstream offerings

    Parkers rating: 2.9 out of 5 2.9
    Used price: £4,400 - £20,057

    PROS

    • Fun to drive
    • Good reputation for reliability
    • Low cash prices

    CONS

    • Narrow engine range
    • Cheap-feeling interior
    • Lots of talented rivals
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  • Suzuki Ignis SUV (2017 - 2025) Review

    Cheerful micro-SUV offers low-cost city motoring

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £4,197 - £20,463

    PROS

    • Cheap to buy and run
    • Unique hybrid and 4WD offerings
    • Fun to drive in the city

    CONS

    • Safety kit lacking
    • High insurance grouping
    • Struggles on motorways
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  • Suzuki Celerio (2015 - 2019) Review

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    Used price: £1,925 - £6,436

    PROS

    • Loaded with equipment
    • Inexpensive to run
    • Spacious cabin
    • Comfortable ride

    CONS

    • Feels a little cheap
    • Lacks rivals’ charm
    • Lack of a ‘proper’ automatic
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  • Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2010 - 2017) Review

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £733 - £7,964

    PROS

    • Sharp and precise handling
    • Nippy but frugal petrol engine
    • Good levels of standard equipment

    CONS

    • Noisy at higher speeds
    • Very small bootspace
    • Dated four-speed automatic gearbox
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  • Suzuki Alto (2009 - 2014) Review

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    Used price: £713 - £4,265

    PROS

    • Cheap to buy
    • Cost-effective to own
    • Robustly built

    CONS

    • Lacks charm
    • Boot isn't particularly practical
    • Three-star Euro NCAP safety rating
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