New Suzuki Swift Is The Budget Hero You Need In 2025

The fourth generation of Suzuki's Swift has landed in South Africa and is already taking the market by storm.

The Swift has always been a fun drive, but in its latest guise, the completely overhauled design has made it even more attractive to look at, while changes under the hood give it even more character on the road.

It's powered by a new 1.2l naturally aspirated three-pot, which gives it a very pleasant engine note, fast becoming known as the three-cylinder thrum it's music to the ear as you accelerate hard, giving you the impression it's plodding along with urgency, even when the reality may be different.

The redesigned clam-shell bonnet, blacked-out headlight clusters, new grille, and sharper, LED taillights also set it apart from the previous generation. The impression of the floating roof created by the C-Pillar remains, but it looks more grown-up and purposeful.

While the power delivery to the front wheels tops out at 60kW, the car's lightweight build makes it feel nimble, if not fast, and its five speed manual gearbox is slick and easy to operate.