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Suzuki New Swift

Price in Kenya, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Suzuki Kenya currently lists the New Swift within its local passenger-car range. Body style Compacts
Suzuki New Swift is a compact Kenyan hatchback with a three-cylinder petrol engine, CVT transmission and easy urban dimensions.
KES 2,850,000
Estimated on-road in
KES 3,022,000
Estimated fees and insurance; your dealer and insurer may quote differently.
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
KES 2,850,000
Registration allowance
KES 3,000
Licensing allowance
KES 1,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
KES 1,500
Dealer handling / delivery
KES 50,000
Insurance
KES 114,000
Administrative/documentation allowance
KES 2,500

Comprehensive planning estimate: 4% of the vehicle price.

Uses a VAT-inclusive vehicle price and fees; VAT is not added again.

Excludes finance interest; optional accessories; extended warranty; optional service products; class-specific commercial fees; exceptional delivery.

Fee inputs dated 2026-10-07. Registration and licensing allowances are not necessarily city-specific; delivery costs can differ.

Private passenger vehicles and light SUVs/pickups; commercial/heavy vehicles require class-specific review.

Ex-showroom KES 2,850,000
Finance estimate from KES 50,143/month Based on SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1197cc (1.2L) Torque:111.7Nm (82 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:145mm (5.7″) Power:60kW (80 bhp) Boot265L (9.4 cu ft)

Hover or tap any pill for a plain-English explanation. Bracketed values show common equivalents (bhp, lb-ft, inches, cu ft).

Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 20.8 km/l (49 mpg)
City 17.2 km/l (40 mpg)
Highway 23.3 km/l (55 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Suzuki New Swift in Kenya. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
KES 50,143
Total Interest
KES 728,589
Total Payable
KES 3,008,589
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Suzuki New Swift

Suzuki New Swift is a compact Kenyan hatchback with a three-cylinder petrol engine, CVT transmission and easy urban dimensions.

Suzuki New Swift is the kind of car that makes its strongest argument in the spaces between major decisions. It is compact without being a two-seat compromise, modern without needing a large body and efficient in concept without asking the buyer to adopt a charging routine. The official Suzuki Kenya page lists a 1,197 cc petrol engine, a CVT transmission and front-wheel drive. The current local range includes GL+ and GLX derivatives, with the GLX record used here because its published specification provides the most complete technical reference. The dimensions explain much of the Swift's appeal. At 3,860 mm long and 1,735 mm wide, it should be straightforward to place on crowded streets and in compact parking bays. The 2,450 mm wheelbase provides a useful cabin footprint, while 145 mm of ground clearance keeps the car in the normal hatchback category rather than presenting it as an SUV. A 945 kg kerb figure for the local range and a 37-litre tank reinforce the sense of a light, manageable car. It is built around daily movement, not heavy loads or rough expeditions. Suzuki Kenya gives the New Swift a three-cylinder petrol engine in the GLX specification, producing 60 kW at 5,700 rpm and 111.4 Nm at 4,300 rpm. The CVT keeps the transmission response smooth in ordinary traffic, although drivers who prefer a stepped manual or automatic feel should spend time on a proper test drive. A small car can feel more substantial on a short showroom loop than it does after an hour of congestion, so steering, seat support, cabin noise and the accelerator response deserve attention. The GLX equipment list gives the Swift a more considered safety and convenience story than its dimensions might suggest. Suzuki Kenya lists front, side and curtain airbag coverage, electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, a rear camera and a touchscreen system among the local features. Buyers should still match those items to the car in front of them, since equipment can change with production batch or grade. The GL+ and GLX names should not be treated as interchangeable when comparing price or safety. A Kenya buyer also needs to think about road texture. The Swift should be comfortable on normal asphalt and carefully driven graded access roads, but its 145 mm clearance and compact tyres set a boundary. It is not intended to become a budget crossover simply because the road to a home is uneven. On a route with deep drainage cuts, sharp stones or regular flooding, a taller Suzuki may be a better fit. For a town-based owner, the smaller body can be the benefit that gets used every single day. New Swift is easiest to recommend when the household wants a sensible five-seat hatchback, values a light footprint and prefers a CVT's low-effort urban behaviour. It is less appropriate when the brief is heavy luggage, high-speed towing or serious rough-road access. The current official page provides a solid basis for the core specification, while the local quotation should settle price, warranty, service timing, colour, wheel equipment and the exact safety features on the delivered vehicle. That small amount of checking protects the simplicity that makes the Swift attractive.

Suzuki New Swift — Quick Facts

Suzuki New Swift Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
SWIFT GLX 5D 1197p CVT High Petrol Efficiency20.8 km/l CVT KES 3,150,000
SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency20.8 km/l CVT KES 2,850,000
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
SWIFT GLX 5D 1197p CVT High Petrol Efficiency20.8 km/l CVT KES 3,150,000
SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency20.8 km/l CVT KES 2,850,000
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Suzuki New Swift Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
Not Officially Disclosed
Facelift Version Ending
Not Officially Disclosed
Generation
Not Officially Disclosed
Facelift History
Not Officially Disclosed
Facelift Launched Since
Not Officially Disclosed
Segment
Compact hatchback
Production Status
active
Model Year
2026
Body Style
Compacts
Length
3860 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
265 l
Kerb Weight
960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1390 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
1.2-litre petrol engine
Engine Code
Z12E
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
multipoint injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
60 kW
Maximum Torque
111.7 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Top Speed
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Fuel Tank Litres
37
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
23.3 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Airbags
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
Fabric
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Climate Control
Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Yes
Infotainment Screen
7
Touchscreen
7
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Halogen
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Wheel Rim Size
14
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Drums
Tyre Size
165/80R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion bar
Service Interval
Use derivative maintenance booklet
Service Plan
Manufacturer maintenance packages; duration/mileage not universally published
Warranty
3 years / 100000 km
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Pricing Role
Hagalu planning estimate
Ownership Role
Confirm Kenya warranty, service plan and registration costs with the authorised distributor.

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Country Slug
kenya
Variant
SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT
Source URL
https://www.suzuki-kenya.com/en/range/suzuki-kenya/New-swift
Source Page URL
https://www.suzuki-kenya.com/en/range/suzuki-kenya/New-swift
Source Name
Suzuki Kenya official specification page
OEM URL
https://www.suzuki-kenya.com/en/range/suzuki-kenya/New-swift
Model
New Swift
Market
Kenya
Make
Suzuki
Brand
Suzuki
Brand Slug
suzuki
Country
Kenya
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Officially Disclosed
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Efficiency
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
4.8 l/100km
Price Source
Hagalu Derived Planning Value; Swift GLX CVT planning baseline less GL+ grade equipment differential; effective date 2026-09-27; VAT included
Driving fit

Where the Suzuki New Swift Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

New Swift is suited to a Kenyan owner who wants a small car that feels easy to use rather than a large vehicle with unused capacity. It can work as a first family car, a daily commuter or a second household car for errands and school runs. The strongest fit is someone who parks in town, carries a modest load and prefers a CVT in traffic. Buyers should look elsewhere if their normal week involves rough rural surfaces, seven passengers or frequent heavy cargo.

City
City life is where the Swift's proportions earn their keep. Its short length helps with parallel parking and tight turns, while the CVT can reduce effort during queues. Take a test route that includes a ramp, a speed hump, a narrow side street and a busy junction. Check the driver's sight lines, rear camera, storage, air-conditioning response and whether the rear seat works for the people in the household. A small car should make the day easier, not just occupy less road.
Highway
The 60 kW engine and 111.4 Nm torque are adequate for ordinary intercity travel when the Swift is not overloaded. Highway confidence depends on the actual passengers, luggage, gradient and wind, so use a real road for the test drive. Listen for tyre and wind noise, assess seat support over time and learn how the CVT responds when a safe overtake requires sustained acceleration. Plan fuel from the confirmed local figure rather than a generic internet claim.
Off-Road
New Swift is suitable for paved routes and carefully maintained access roads. Its 145 mm ground clearance is not an invitation to cross deep erosion, rocky tracks or standing water. Reduce speed over rough surfaces, protect the tyres and keep a recovery alternative in mind when conditions change. If a home, farm or regular worksite requires genuine clearance, compare Suzuki's Jimny or another raised model rather than forcing the Swift beyond its design.

Suzuki New Swift — Should You Buy It?

A tidy, well-equipped compact hatchback for Kenyan urban and intercity routines.

The New Swift is a strong small-car proposition when its compact size and CVT behaviour match the owner's roads. Suzuki Kenya publishes a useful GLX specification, including 60 kW, 111.4 Nm and a 37-litre tank. Confirm the local price and exact equipment, then choose it for everyday ease rather than pretending it is a substitute for a crossover. Its strongest advantage is the number of small tasks it makes uncomplicated. That everyday usefulness matters more than a larger specification sheet when the owner's route is mostly urban and the parking spaces are not generous.

Suzuki New Swift FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Suzuki New Swift run from KSh2,850,000 to KSh3,150,000, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current kenyan range comprises SWIFT GLX 5D 1197p CVT, SWIFT GL+ 5D 1197p CVT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Suzuki New Swift is 145 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Suzuki New Swift is 1197 cc, with output shown as 60 kW (80 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Suzuki New Swift is around 20.8 km/l.

New Swift is suited to a Kenyan owner who wants a small car that feels easy to use rather than a large vehicle with unused capacity. It can work as a first family car, a daily commuter or a second household car for errands and school runs.

City life is where the Swift's proportions earn their keep. Its short length helps with parallel parking and tight turns, while the CVT can reduce effort during queues.

The 60 kW engine and 111.4 Nm torque are adequate for ordinary intercity travel when the Swift is not overloaded. Highway confidence depends on the actual passengers, luggage, gradient and wind, so use a real road for the test drive.

Buyers researching the Suzuki New Swift often compare it with rivals such as Toyota Starlet . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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