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Swift
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
Transverse Front-Mounted
Gearbox
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT Automatic
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
Number of Gears
5
7
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio
4.529:1
4.388:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.7
2.7
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT Automatic
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT Automatic
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km
114 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68 dB
67 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km
114
114
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Engine Oil Capacity
2.9 l
3.1 l
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R1,500–R2,000 per Service
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
Battery Warranty
12 Months
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
2 years / 30 000 km
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
2 years / 30 000 km
Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Plan
2 years / 30 000 km
Not Included
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Length
3565 mm
3890 mm
Width
1520 mm
1735 mm
Height
1565 mm
1495 mm
Wheelbase
2380 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
181 mm
145 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1105 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
350 kg
425 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
4.5 m
4.8 m
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
239 l
265 l
Front Legroom
1000 mm
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
875 mm
890 mm
Front Headroom
985 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
967 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 l
37 l
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Kerb Weight
-
975 kg
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Front Track Width
1280 mm
1480 mm
Rear Track Width
1280 mm
1480 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
HEARTECT Monocoque Platform
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
Monocoque
HEARTECT Monocoque Platform
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Boot Space Seats Folded
315 l
579 l
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
Front electric windows
All Four Windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
Not Available
Standard
Trim Level
top
flagship
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
12.5 sec
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
22.7
5
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Sonar
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Seat Type
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric with Leatherette Inserts
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Steering
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Telescopic Steering
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Rear Seat Split
50:50 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
4
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Analogue with Digital Trip MID
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual Aircon
Manual air conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Mirrors
Front electric windows
All Four Windows
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Driver-side switch
Remote Central Locking
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front electric windows
All Four Windows
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Rear Defogger
Standard
Standard
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
1 x 12V Socket
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Alert System
Not Available
Standard
Sound System
4
6
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Standard
Voice Command
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wing
Rear Roof Spoiler
Not Available
Mirror
Manual
Manual Fold Black Mirrors
Remote Side Mirror
Manual
Manual Fold Black Mirrors
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Rim Size
14 Inches
15 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Standard
Sub Frame
Monocoque
HEARTECT Monocoque Platform
Engine Warranty
2 Years
4 Years
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
s-presso
swift
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Wiper
Standard
Standard
Front Wipers Type
Standard
Standard
Climate Zones
Manual air conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Front Seats
All Seats
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
315 l
579 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Front Shoulder Room
1250 mm
1370 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1205 mm
1345 mm
Seat Material
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric with Leatherette Inserts
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
50:50 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Cup Holders
4
4
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
0
0
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Analogue with Digital Trip MID
Interior Colour Options
2
2
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-inch touchscreen infotainment on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors on GL+, fabric upholstery, height-adjustable drive
9-inch touchscreen on GLX with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heads-up display on GLX, dual-zone climate control on GLX, leather-wrapped steering wheel on GLX, rear parking camera from GL+, dual front airbags standard,
Boot Space Seats Down
315
579
Seat Belt Warning
Front Seats
All Seats
Seat Trim
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric with Leatherette Inserts
Fabric Seats
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric with Leatherette Inserts
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl and fabric
Fabric with Leatherette Inserts
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
60 40 Split Seat
50:50 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Seat Fold Type
50:50 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Armrest Front
Not Available
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Colours
2
2
Interior Trim Colour
2
2
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Claimed Mileage
22.7 km/l
20 km/l
City Mileage
18.6 km/l
16.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
26.1 km/l
23.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
27
37
Real-world Mileage
22.7 km/l
20 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear ISOFIX anchors
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Driver-side switch
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
All Seats
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front SRS airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Seats
All Seats
BA
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front Seats
All Seats
Driver Airbag
2 front SRS airbags
6
Passenger Airbag
2 front SRS airbags
6
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard Reverse Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard Reverse Camera
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard Reverse Camera
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen multireflector
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth Audio
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front centre console
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
FM Radio
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
AUX Input
Not Available
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Multi Information Display
Fuel consumption and driving-range display
Analogue with Digital Trip MID
Infotainment Screen
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
9-inch Touchscreen
Display Audio
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Connected Services
Standard
Bluetooth Audio
Audio Speakers
4
6
Rear Usb
Front centre console
2
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front centre console
2
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
Not Available
Radio
Standard
Standard
Audio
Standard
Standard
Audio System
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
LED Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding — All Models
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Rear Roof Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
7
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
Manual Fold Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
Standard
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
8
8
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front electric windows
All Four Windows
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Halogen multireflector
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
Standard
Headlamps
Halogen multireflector
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights
Halogen multireflector
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type
Halogen multireflector
LED Projector Headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable and Foldable
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Led Headlights
Halogen multireflector
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen multireflector
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED DRLs
DRL
Not Available
LED DRLs
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Spoiler
Rear Roof Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Approach Angle
24 deg
17 deg
Departure Angle
44 deg
22 deg
Wading Depth
0 mm
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
181 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Max
181 mm
145 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
24 deg
17 deg
Departure Angle Deg
44 deg
22 deg
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
0 deg
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
0 mm
Breakover Angle
0 deg
0 deg
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
185/65 R15
Wheel Type
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
15 Inches
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter
228 mm
258 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
180 mm
200 mm
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
79
88
Tyre Speed Rating
T
H
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Wheels
14-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Type
165/70 R14
185/65 R15
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
15 Inches
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
15 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Warranty Years
5 years / 200 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Warranty
5 years / 200 000 km
5
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Real-world City Mileage Min
4.8 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
6.2 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
3.5 l/100km
4.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
4.5 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
0
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Model Year
2026
2026
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue, Solid White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Turquoise Blue Pearl (S-Edition), Sizzling Red with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone), Speedy Blue with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone)
Solid White, Pearl Snow White, Metallic Blue, Metallic Red, Metallic Granite Grey, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Burning Red Pearl
Tare Mass Kg
750-770 kg
975 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
2017
Generation
First generation S-Presso on HEARTECT lightweight platform, shared across Suzuki's entry-level range globally; developed specifically for emerging market buyers prioritising fuel economy and low running costs
Third generation (AZ/NZ series) on HEARTECT platform; Z12E DualJet engine generation introduced globally 2020-2021; current SA specification reflects 2022 range update with GLX tier added
Facelift History
Launched in SA in 2021 as a new nameplate; S-Edition trim added in 2023 with two-tone colour options and additional colour variants; no significant mechanical updates since launch
Third-generation Swift launched in SA in 2017 with K12B engine; engine updated to Z12E DualJet in 2021 bringing improved fuel economy and refined low-rpm performance; GLX trim added to the SA range in 2022 with heads-up display and dual-zone climate control; ongoing specification updates maintain competitive equipment levels
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Price Zar
219900 ZAR
296900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
219900
296900
Starting Price Zar
219900
296900
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Spec
S-Presso
Swift
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K10C Dualjet
Z12E
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
73 mm
73 mm
Stroke
79.4 mm
95.5 mm
Maximum Power
49 kW @ 5500 rpm
60 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque
89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
112 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
CVT
Top Speed
145 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
61.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
114.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This S-Presso and Swift comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: S-Presso 21 vs Swift 28.
Efficiency index: S-Presso 83 vs Swift 75.
Safety-equipment index: S-Presso 52 vs Swift 86.
Practicality index: S-Presso 53 vs Swift 52.
Ownership-cover index: S-Presso 60 vs Swift 71.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Swift leads by 9 points
Swift has a modest catalogue-index lead, while S-Presso remains close.
Performance
Swift +7
Efficiency
S-Presso +8
Safety
Swift +34
Practicality
S-Presso +1
Ownership
Swift +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Swift
Performance
28/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
71/100
S-Presso
Performance
21/100
Efficiency
83/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Swift
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 51 pts for S-Presso
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Swift leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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