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Suzuki Swift (2005 - 2010 )  
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Well liked by owners. Chain cam Toyota engines. Astonishingly good handling. Fun to drive.

A little bit tinny. Do not jack by the rear twist beam axle or it will need replacing.

Introduction

This car surprised me.

I'd driven a Swift before at an SMMT test day and not been particularly impressed. But maybe that's because I drove twenty other cars the same day.

I really liked the 1.5GLX Suzuki sent me this week.

I knew readers had the hots for it because of all the e-mails I received from the Suzuki Swift fan club. So I thought I'd better make a longer acquaintance with the car.

 

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Last updated 29 November 2011
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