I’ve previously talked about my E300 and 5 Series, and I wasn’t planning to talk about this little "pocket rocket," but I felt like I’d be doing it an injustice if I didn’t! I own four cars, and this is the smallest one — bought it in 2024, and so far, I’ve driven it for 28,000 km. The Suzuki Swift — honestly, it’s such a fun car. Small, but full of character. For daily use? More than enough. It even gives you a bit of that crossover feel. Head and legroom are great, and the leather seats with detailed stitching look premium. The interior matches the exterior color — very clean and stylish.
It has a 1.5L VVT engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission — super fun to drive, especially for enthusiasts. It’s nimble, quick in traffic, easy to maneuver, and fits into any parking space.
Running costs? Almost nothing. I use 0W20 fully synthetic oil, with a full service every 7,000 km for just AED 260 — all original parts. The engine is Japanese-made by Suzuki — honestly, it’s bulletproof. You can’t break it even if you tried!
Fuel consumption depends on how you drive. With a light foot, it stays around 5L/100km. If you push it hard, it still won’t go over 7.5L. Any downsides? Maybe the steering is a bit heavy. Other than that? No issues at all — and since it doesn’t have too many electronics, there’s less that can go wrong.
God willing, I’ll share my experience with the Buick Avenir soon — but today I just had to give this little champ the appreciation it deserves.
