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Suzuki Swift

The 2017 manual Swift Sport: 230 Nm, a turbo four and just 970 kg.1

Researched October 28, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0100200
68–138 hpPower
07.515
8.1–13.8 s0–100 km/h
0125250
165–209 km/hTop speed
0150300
101.8–235 N·mTorque
07501,500
890–1,140 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.589101112

Engine
1.0–1.6 L gasoline; 1.3 L diesel; Sport: M16A 1.6 to K14C 1.4 turbo189
Layout
Front-engine; FWD or AWD, including ALLGRIP AUTO58
Gearbox
Sport: 5MT/4AT (2005), 6MT/CVT (2011), 6MT/6AT (2017); Z-series: 5MT/5AMT16
Built at
2004 gen: Kosai, Japan; Esztergom, Hungary; Manesar, India; Chongqing, China8

The story

Suzuki created the global Swift to rethink its compact cars, unveiling it in Paris in 2004. Designers spent six months in Europe, and engineers honed a new chassis on European roads and tracks with local enthusiasts’ input.2

2005: Four-country rollout, then Swift Sport20052006: Japan’s Most Fun and 2006 RJC honors20062011: Sport gets six speeds and 134 hp20112017: HEARTECT takes the SZ3 to 890 kg20172024: Z12E triple targets 25.75 km/L20242025: ZC33S Final Edition: March–November · 10 million sales, 60% in India2025 Suzuki Cultus / Swift (first generation) (SA): 1983–1988 (Japan)SASuzuki Cultus / Swift (second generation) (SF): 1988–2000 (Japan); to 2003 in HungarySFSuzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno hatchback (SY): 1995–2002 (Japan)SYSuzuki Swift (HT, Japan) (HT51S / HT81S): 2000–2006Suzuki Swift (first global generation) (RS): 2004–2010 (Japan); to 2021 in PakistanRSSuzuki Swift (third global generation): 2017–2024 (UK) 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones5892021
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YearWhat happened
1983–1988 (Japan)Suzuki Cultus / Swift (first generation) (SA)
1988–2000 (Japan); to 2003 in HungarySuzuki Cultus / Swift (second generation) (SF)
1995–2002 (Japan)Suzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno hatchback (SY)
2000–2006Suzuki Swift (HT, Japan) (HT51S / HT81S)
2004–2010 (Japan); to 2021 in PakistanSuzuki Swift (first global generation) (RS)
2017–2024 (UK)Suzuki Swift (third global generation)
2005Four-country rollout, then Swift Sport
2006Japan’s Most Fun and 2006 RJC honors
2011Sport gets six speeds and 134 hp
2017HEARTECT takes the SZ3 to 890 kg
2024Z12E triple targets 25.75 km/L
2025ZC33S Final Edition: March–November
202510 million sales, 60% in India
  1. 2005

    Four-country rollout, then Swift Sport

    Production reached Hungary, India and China. Japan’s new 1.6-liter Sport used forged pistons cooled by oil jets.13

  2. 2006

    Japan’s Most Fun and 2006 RJC honors

    Japan’s 2005–2006 Car of the Year Most Fun special award and 2006 RJC title honored a generation that ultimately won 122 awards in 26 countries and regions.4

  3. 2011

    Sport gets six speeds and 134 hp

    Japan’s second Sport paired a 134 hp 1.6-liter M16A with a new six-speed manual; the manual version weighed 1,050 kg.13

  4. 2017

    HEARTECT takes the SZ3 to 890 kg

    The UK SZ3 lost 120 kg to reach 890 kg. The 2017 Swift family went on to take 2018 RJC honors and a top-three World Urban Car finish.45

  5. 2024

    Z12E triple targets 25.75 km/L

    India’s 82 hp, 112 Nm 1.2-liter Z12E triple offered five-speed manual or AMT: rated economy was 24.8 and 25.75 km/L, respectively.6

  6. 2025

    ZC33S Final Edition: March–November

    Standard Sport production was to end in February; ZC33S Final Edition production was set for March–November, with 6MT/6AT, gloss black wheels and red calipers.7

  7. 2025

    10 million sales, 60% in India

    By July, sales reached 10 million, including Sport and Dzire; India accounted for 60%. Production spanned Japan, Hungary, India, China, Pakistan and Ghana.3

Every generation

  • Suzuki Cultus / Swift (first generation)
    SA1983–1988 (Japan)
  • Suzuki Cultus / Swift (second generation)
    SF1988–2000 (Japan); to 2003 in Hungary
  • Suzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno hatchback
    SY1995–2002 (Japan)
  • Suzuki Swift (HT, Japan)
    HT51S / HT81S2000–2006
  • Suzuki Swift (first global generation)
    RS2004–2010 (Japan); to 2021 in Pakistan
  • Suzuki Swift (third global generation)
    Suzuki Swift (third global generation)2017–2024 (UK)

Power over the years

From 90 hp to 138 hp in 13 years.

050100150 20052010201520202025 hp 2004 · 90 hp · Japan 1.3 M13A2004 · 108 hp · Japan 1.5 M15A2005 · 123 hp · ZC31S Sport 1.6 M16A2006 · 68 hp · 1.3 DDiS turbodiesel2011 · 134 hp · ZC32S Sport 1.6 M16A2017 · 89 hp · Europe 1.2 Dualjet2017 · 109 hp · Europe 1.0 Boosterjet / SHVS2017 · 138 hp · ZC33S Sport 1.4 K14C turbo2020 · 127 hp · Sport 1.4 BoosterJet 48V hybrid2024 · 82 hp · India 1.2 Z12E three-cylinder 138 hp ZC33S Sport 1.4 K14C turbo 90 hp Japan 1.3 M13A
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YearHorsepowerModel
200490Japan 1.3 M13A
2004108Japan 1.5 M15A
2005123ZC31S Sport 1.6 M16A
2006681.3 DDiS turbodiesel
2011134ZC32S Sport 1.6 M16A
201789Europe 1.2 Dualjet
2017109Europe 1.0 Boosterjet / SHVS
2017138ZC33S Sport 1.4 K14C turbo
2020127Sport 1.4 BoosterJet 48V hybrid
202482India 1.2 Z12E three-cylinder

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 1.3 / 1.5 petrol and 1.3 DDiS (Europe)

    Standard

    1.3 / 1.5 petrol and 1.3 DDiS (Europe)

    2005–2010

  • SZ3 / SZ-L / SZ-T / SZ5 (UK)

    Standard

    SZ3 / SZ-L / SZ-T / SZ5 (UK)

    2017–2024

  • Standard

    4x4 SZ3 / SZ4 (UK)

    2013

  • Swift Sport Hybrid

    Performance

    Swift Sport Hybrid

    2020–2024

    127 hp

  • Special

    SZ-L 1.2 Special Edition (UK)

    2013

    93 hp
  • Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition

    Limited

    Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition

    2025

  • Limited

    Swift Sport SZ-R (UK)

    2013

    100 built

  • Limited

    Swift Sport Katana (Netherlands)

    2019

    138 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • 2004-generation cars have a ribbon-like side line linking the headlights and taillights.17
  • On 2017-generation cars, blacked-out pillars make the roof appear to float.5
  • 2017-generation cars have upright front and rear lamps.5
  • 2017-generation Sport: honeycomb grille, carbon-look sills and twin exhaust outlets.9
  • 2024 cars have an oval grille and a clamshell-style hood.18

Year by year

  1. 2004 to 2010

    The 2010 car keeps the 2004 silhouette but looks longer and rounder; wheelbase grows from 2,390 to 2,430 mm and the tracks widen.48

  2. 2013

    The facelift brings a revised bumper, L-shaped LED running lights in the fog-lamp surrounds and new 16-inch wheels.8

  3. 2017

    Five-door only, with rear handles in the C-pillars; a lower, wider body and black pillars create a floating-roof effect.518

  4. 2020

    The regular Swift gets a three-dimensional dot-pattern grille with a horizontal chrome bar, polished alloys and two-tone color options.19

  5. 2024

    Rear handles return to the doors; an oval grille, L-shaped front DRLs and C-shaped elements in trapezoidal taillights mark the new shape.18

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Suzuki Swift
    Swift
    Photo of a Suzuki Swift+ (Canada)
    Suzuki Swift+ (Canada)

    Suzuki Swift+ (Canada)

    Canada's Swift+ points to the Chevrolet Aveo (T200); check for the plus sign in the name.8

Against its rivals

  • Renaultsport Twingo 133 Silverstone GP

    Swift vs Renaultsport Twingo 133 Silverstone GP

    Quoted price lower is better

    Swift13,499 £
    Renaultsport Twingo 133 Silverstone GP14,995 £
    22
  • Abarth 500

    Swift vs Abarth 500

    Quoted price lower is better

    Swift13,499 £
    Abarth 50014,707 £
    22
  • Mini Cooper

    Swift vs Mini Cooper

    Power

    Swift134 hp
    Mini Cooper120 hp
    22

  • Swift vs SEAT Ibiza FR 1.4 TSI

    Power

    Swift134 hp
    SEAT Ibiza FR 1.4 TSI148 hp
    22

Prices

Value today $3.9K–$27.5K33

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $3,900–$27,500 2004 · $8,935 · Japan base ex-tax; approx. ¥108/$2005 · $14,223 · Japan Sport base; approx. ¥110/$2011 · $21,000 · Japan Sport base; approx. ¥80/$2013 · $21,448 · UK Sport; approx. £1=$1.562017 · $16,393 · Japan Sport base; approx. ¥112/$2019 · $17,000 · Japan Sport base, quoted USD2024 · $7,819 · India LXi MT; approx. ₹83/$2024 · $31,066 · UK Sport; approx. £1=$1.282025 · $15,532 · Japan Final Edition MT; ~¥150/$2025 · $16,009 · Japan Final Edition AT; ~¥150/$ 2004 · 965,000円(消費税を含まず)より · Japan base ex-tax, 2004; approx. USD at ¥108/$ 2022 · $15,919 · 2007 Sport Rally Car; approx. £1=$1.22, Brightwells2024 · $5,588 · 2014 SZ3 4X4; approx. £1=$1.27, Mathewsons2025 · $625 · 2006 GL; approx. £1=$1.33, WB & Sons2026 · $860 · 2007 Sport, 136,000 km, RA; approx. ¥150/$, ARAI Bayside $15.9K Brightwells, 2022
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2004Launch price$8,935Japan base ex-tax, 2004; approx. USD at ¥108/$
2004Price when new$8,935Japan base ex-tax; approx. ¥108/$
2005Price when new$14,223Japan Sport base; approx. ¥110/$
2011Price when new$21,000Japan Sport base; approx. ¥80/$
2013Price when new$21,448UK Sport; approx. £1=$1.56
2017Price when new$16,393Japan Sport base; approx. ¥112/$
2019Price when new$17,000Japan Sport base, quoted USD
2024Price when new$7,819India LXi MT; approx. ₹83/$
2024Price when new$31,066UK Sport; approx. £1=$1.28
2025Price when new$15,532Japan Final Edition MT; ~¥150/$
2025Price when new$16,009Japan Final Edition AT; ~¥150/$
2022Auction sale$15,9192007 Sport Rally Car; approx. £1=$1.22, Brightwells
2024Auction sale$5,5882014 SZ3 4X4; approx. £1=$1.27, Mathewsons
2025Auction sale$6252006 GL; approx. £1=$1.33, WB & Sons
2026Auction sale$8602007 Sport, 136,000 km, RA; approx. ¥150/$, ARAI Bayside
2026Value today$3,900–$27,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “10 million, with India taking 60%”
    • “Three wins and the 2007 junior title”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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