What do you recommend as a Suzuki Swift replacement?
I have had my Suzuki Swift for 5 years now and it's been a brilliant little car. Cheap to run and, most importantly, reliable after a rather sad and expensive two years wasted on a Peugeot 308. However the Swift has now got 126,000 miles on the clock and will need a bit of maintenance (it’s on its original clutch!) in the coming months. I have looked and looked and can’t find anything to replace it with.
I want cheap tax, 50-plus MPG and a bigger boot than the Suzuki. Ideally petrol as the Peugeot put me off diesels with expensive Turbo and DPF failures. I have a budget of around £6,000 plus part exchange on my car.
I could possibly compromise on the tax, but need the reliability and MPG, and something that doesn’t look like an old man's car! I like the Suzuki Vitara but these are out of budget at present, don’t like Ford Fiestas, want to stay away from anything French.
I want cheap tax, 50-plus MPG and a bigger boot than the Suzuki. Ideally petrol as the Peugeot put me off diesels with expensive Turbo and DPF failures. I have a budget of around £6,000 plus part exchange on my car.
I could possibly compromise on the tax, but need the reliability and MPG, and something that doesn’t look like an old man's car! I like the Suzuki Vitara but these are out of budget at present, don’t like Ford Fiestas, want to stay away from anything French.
Asked on 22 March 2022 by jacksonbubblethwaite
Answered by
Russell Campbell
I'd consider the Nissan Juke or the Skoda Yeti.
The Nissan has oddball looks that mean it stands out and it combines them with a practical interior for its size. Diesel models will return more than 50mpg but the 1.2-litre petrols get close to that and don't suffer from the issues you highlight. You can read more about the Juke, including issues we're aware of, here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/nissan/juke/2010/
The Skoda Yeti looks like a cross between an SUV and a normal car. Its boxy shape means it's very practical – it'll have a lot more room inside than your Suzuki – however it still handles like a car in corners. It's also available with a range of petrol and diesel engines that can return fuel economy around the 50mpg mark, although its best to avoid four-wheel drive models. Our Yeti review is here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/skoda/yeti/
The Nissan has oddball looks that mean it stands out and it combines them with a practical interior for its size. Diesel models will return more than 50mpg but the 1.2-litre petrols get close to that and don't suffer from the issues you highlight. You can read more about the Juke, including issues we're aware of, here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/nissan/juke/2010/
The Skoda Yeti looks like a cross between an SUV and a normal car. Its boxy shape means it's very practical – it'll have a lot more room inside than your Suzuki – however it still handles like a car in corners. It's also available with a range of petrol and diesel engines that can return fuel economy around the 50mpg mark, although its best to avoid four-wheel drive models. Our Yeti review is here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/skoda/yeti/
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