Suzuki has just announced a limited time discount for the all-new Swift Sport, which will be available from £16,499.
This is a £1,500 which they say will only be available at launch. However, we think it's odd to offer extra standard kit at a lower price during the launch when the car is at its most desirable.
We figure this has more to do with the all-new Ford Fiesta ST, which is available from £18,995. For just a grand more than what you would have paid for the Swift, you get a 200 horsepower engine and some of the most fun chassis tuning in the hot hatch segment.
If even that amount of money puts you off, the cheapest hot hatch you should consider is the £13,755 VW Up! GTI. Funny how everybody is doing little turbo engines in small hatchbacks this year.
While the Ford packs a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder instead of last year's 1.6L, the Swift Sport now uses a 1.4L turbo rather than the old 1.6L. Power is only 140 HP, but torque has gone up 44% to 230 Nm (169 lb-ft). In combination with the low weight of only 975kg (2,149 lbs), this makes the Swift go 0 to 62mph in 8.1 seconds. However, the Fiesta ST is noticeably faster.
Having a smaller turbo engine has changed the car's character, but it also improved efficiency. Suzuki claims a combined 50.4 mpg UK, though you'd struggle to get that in the real world.
Compared to the regular Swift, the Sport has a bold body kit, bigger brakes, lowered suspension with Monroe dampers, 17-inch wheels and dual exhaust. As this early review tells you, safety tech like lane departure warning and forward collision warning are part of the standard kit, though they don't work perfectly.
The interior is spruced up with red accents all over the place, plus a leather steering wheel. You may also be pleased to know that the reversing camera and navigation are included.
We figure this has more to do with the all-new Ford Fiesta ST, which is available from £18,995. For just a grand more than what you would have paid for the Swift, you get a 200 horsepower engine and some of the most fun chassis tuning in the hot hatch segment.
If even that amount of money puts you off, the cheapest hot hatch you should consider is the £13,755 VW Up! GTI. Funny how everybody is doing little turbo engines in small hatchbacks this year.
While the Ford packs a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder instead of last year's 1.6L, the Swift Sport now uses a 1.4L turbo rather than the old 1.6L. Power is only 140 HP, but torque has gone up 44% to 230 Nm (169 lb-ft). In combination with the low weight of only 975kg (2,149 lbs), this makes the Swift go 0 to 62mph in 8.1 seconds. However, the Fiesta ST is noticeably faster.
Having a smaller turbo engine has changed the car's character, but it also improved efficiency. Suzuki claims a combined 50.4 mpg UK, though you'd struggle to get that in the real world.
Compared to the regular Swift, the Sport has a bold body kit, bigger brakes, lowered suspension with Monroe dampers, 17-inch wheels and dual exhaust. As this early review tells you, safety tech like lane departure warning and forward collision warning are part of the standard kit, though they don't work perfectly.
The interior is spruced up with red accents all over the place, plus a leather steering wheel. You may also be pleased to know that the reversing camera and navigation are included.