Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift?

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Thu 1 Dec 2016 18:33
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - Metropolis.

Trying to work out which of these is the better option. It's the Thai market but these models are pretty standard worldwide from what I can gather. Will be buying new to replace a Toyota Vios. Generally will be driven in and around Bangkok on the commute with the occasional long drive across Thailand. Which of these two would you choose and why? Is one better built than the other? Will probably keep it a few years. It will have to be an auto. Thanks in advance!

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Thu 1 Dec 2016 19:19
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - SLO76
They're both great little cars with excellent reputations for reliability and driver enjoyment so buy the one you enjoy the most on the test drive. Though I'd personally prefer a manual box with either.

Edited by SLO76 on 01/12/2016 at 19:21

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Thu 1 Dec 2016 20:41
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - Falkirk Bairn

There's a new Swift due - so you will have the choice of old model/new model Swift or Mazda 2!

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Fri 2 Dec 2016 01:08
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - KenC

what about the new Ignis ?

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Fri 2 Dec 2016 14:09
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - Doc

There's a new Swift due.......

Geneva Motor Show 9th March 2017

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Fri 2 Dec 2016 21:34
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - Metropolis.

I have more experience with Suzuki so I trust them more, the only major reservation i have is the CVT gearbox, anyone got experience of their application in the Suzuki? Heard too much about catastrophic failures of CVTs in general. Mazda has a traditional 6 speed auto.

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Sat 3 Dec 2016 22:55
Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift? - balleballe

My wife's got a Mazda 2 with the 1.3 in TS2 trim.

it's a good little car for driving in and around the city but I find it lacking (obviously) on the motorway. It's an 09 plate and she's had it for 4 years. It's only done around 25k in those 4 years but nothing has been needed with it besides servicing. Around the city it returns around 36-40mpg which is decent. Like my 2 Mazda petrols before, it uses no oil in between it's annual service

I've sat in a swift and it seems similar Inside in terms of space and refinement but haven't driven one so can't comment.

I'd drive both and see which you prefer, and if similar then I'd buy the cheaper option available.

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?