Car Magazine 'Car of the Year' 2005
"In a world where small cars are getting better and better, it doesn’t fall into the trap of offering gimmicks, pointless extras or overt quirkiness - it simply gets on with the job it’s there to do, and it does it superbly."
Japanese Car of the Year 'Most Fun to Drive' 2005
"Delivering a unique driving
experience and genuine world wide appeal due to its bold styling,
dynamic design, and excellent handling capabilities."
Japanese Automotive Researchers and Journalists Conference
'Car of the Year' 2005
The Sun 'A Star Supermini' 2005
Iceland 'Car of the Year' 2006
“With this new Swift Suzuki takes a giant jump ahead…. This car offers all that can be expected in this category: good equipment, good engines and reasonable price."
Irish Motoring Writers Association 'Irish Car of the Year' 2006
"On the road the swift is nippy and fun to drive. The really impressive thing with the Japanese offering is the fact that you pay a budget price for a very impressive car."
New Zealand Autocar AMI 'Small Car of the Year' 2006
"Great gas mileage when you’re battling queues of traffic."
World Car of the Year Top Ten Finalist 2006
Business Standard Motoring Award 'Indian Car of the Year' 2007
What Car? 'Supermini Best Buy' 2007
"With the Swift you get lots of power and kit for the money. It's fun to drive and stylish, too."
New Zealand Autocar AMI 'Small Car of the Year' 2007
"In that regard it is the real Mini Cooper of the 21st Century, with attributes more true to the spirit of the original Cooper than BMW’s current version." |