Suzuki Australia has introduced two new blacked-out Swift variants to the local line-up, though they’re not available nationwide.
Suzuki has two distributors in this country – Suzuki Australia and Suzuki Queensland – and the Swift line-up varies depending on state.
The Swift GL Shadow and GLX Turbo Shadow are available in every Australian state besides Queensland.
They’re priced from $28,490 drive-away and $33,990 drive-away respectively, which are $4500 and $2700 more expensive than the cars they’re based on.
For this extra money the two Swift models gain 16-inch black alloy wheels, black side mirror covers, black decals, as well as a Shadow badge. All other specifications are identical.
As previously reported, Suzuki Australia has been rolling out a range of permanent blacked-out variants. The Swift Shadow is now the final piece of this puzzle.
The range technically started with the limited-edition Baleno Shadow that was introduced as a send-off special, and was then followed by the Ignis Shadow and Vitara Shadow.
The current, third-generation Swift hatchback was revealed in 2016 and received a facelift in 2020.
Until the end of August this year, Suzuki has sold a total of 4615 examples of the Swift in Australia. This makes it the second top-selling light car, following the MG 3 (10,642 sales).
The Suzuki Swift has outsold the likes of the soon-to-be-axed Kia Rio (3943 sales), Mazda 2 (3548 sales), as well as the Toyota Yaris (1277 sales).
Pricing
Suzuki Australia
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL manual: $23,990
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL automatic: $25,990
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL Plus: $27,490
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL Shadow: $28,490 (NEW)
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo: $31,290
- 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport manual: $32,990
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo Shadow: $33,990 (NEW)
- 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport automatic: $34,990
Suzuki Queensland
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL manual: $25,490
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL automatic: $26,490
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GL Plus: $27,990
- 2024 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo: $31,790
- 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport manual: $34,490
- 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport automatic: $36,490
All prices are drive-away.
Drivetrains
The 2024 Suzuki Swift’s standard engine is a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 66kW of power and 120Nm of torque. It’s mated to either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Swift GLX Turbo variants are powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 82kW and 160Nm. This is mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Swift Sport has a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 103kW and 230Nm. This is mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Efficiency
The 2024 Suzuki Swift uses 4.6 litres per 100km with the 1.2-litre manual powertrain, 4.8 litres per 100km in the 1.2-litre CVT models, 5.1 litres per 100km with the GLX Turbo models, and 6.1 litres per 100km for the Swift Sport.
All models have a 37-litre fuel tank.
All models require a minimum of 91 RON regular unleaded petrol, where all turbocharged variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The 2024 Suzuki Swift measures 3845mm long (3890mm in the Sport), 1735mm wide, and 1495mm tall, with a 2450mm wheelbase.
Boot space is 242 litres, expanding to 556 litres with the rear seats folded (VDA).
The Swift Sport has slightly more boot space as it has a tyre repair kit instead of a spare tyre, measuring 265 litres and 579 litres.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Suzuki Swift is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Capped-price servicing varies depending on whether the car is sold in Queensland or the rest of Australia, and also what engine it has.
Suzuki Australia
1.2-litre non-turbo variants
| 12 months/15,000km | $319 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/30,000km | $429 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $409 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $449 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $349 |
| Total | $1955 |
1.0-litre turbo variants
| 12 months/10,000km | $319 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/20,000km | $429 |
| 36 months/30,000km | $329 |
| 48 months/40,000km | $529 |
| 60 months/50,000km | $349 |
| Total | $1955 |
Swift Sport
| 12 months/10,000km | $319 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/20,000km | $429 |
| 36 months/30,000km | $409 |
| 48 months/40,000km | $449 |
| 60 months/50,000km | $349 |
| Total | $1955 |
Suzuki Queensland
1.2-litre non-turbo variants
| 12 months/15,000km | $299 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/30,000km | $329 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $429 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $329 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $299 |
| Total | $1685 |
1.0-litre turbo variants
| 12 months/10,000km | $299 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/20,000km | $329 |
| 36 months/30,000km | $299 |
| 48 months/40,000km | $459 |
| 60 months/50,000km | $299 |
| Total | $1685 |
Swift Sport
| 12 months/10,000km | $299 |
|---|---|
| 24 months/20,000km | $329 |
| 36 months/30,000km | $299 |
| 48 months/40,000km | $599 |
| 60 months/50,000km | $299 |
| Total | $1825 |
Safety
The Suzuki Swift scored the highest five-star ANCAP safety rating back in 2017 and has not been tested since.
Models without the autonomous braking (such as the base GL) on the other hand received a four-star ANCAP safety rating.
Back under the 2017 regulations, the Swift scored 35.13 out of a possible 37 points in local safety testing.
All 2024 Suzuki Swift models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Front, side and curtain airbags
- Reversing camera
Models beyond the base GL add the following:
- Autonomous emergency braking’
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
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GLX Turbo
The 2024 Suzuki Swift GL comes standard with the following:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Halogen headlighs
- Fog lights
- Privacy glass
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Four-speaker sound system
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Fabric upholstery
The Swift GL Shadow adds:
- 16-inch black alloy wheels
- Black side mirror covers
- Black decals
- Shadow badge
The Swift GL Plus adds on the base Swift GL:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Heated side mirrors
The Swift GLX Turbo adds:
- 16-inch polished alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Electrically folding side mirrors
- Six-speaker sound system
- Climate control
- Keyless entry and push-button start
The Swift GLX Turbo Shadow adds:
- 16-inch black alloy wheels
- Black side mirror covers
- Black decals
- Shadow badge
The flagship Swift Sport adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Body kit
- Dual exhaust outlets
- Flat-bottomed steering wheel
Colours
The 2024 Suzuki Swift, depending on the variant is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White Pearl
- Burning Red Metallic
- Speedy Blue Metallic
- Premium Silver Metallic
- Super Black
- Mineral Grey Metallic
- Champion Yellow
- Flame Orange with Black Roof
All exterior paints besides Pure White Pearl cost an additional $595. Flame Orange with the black roof costs an extra $1095.
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