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The best car on a budget

M&G 25 April 2025

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We normally get to pricing at the end of a review but, since we are talking about budget, it is important to explain why the new Suzuki Swift is really the best economy option in South Africa at the moment.

- Eyaaz Matwadia

It comes in five variants: the base 1.2 GL manual, a 1.2 GL+ manual or CVT and a 1.2 GLX manual (the one we tested) or CVT.

The base starts at R219900 and the GL+ and GLX models are priced at R264900 and R284900.

The change in shape of the new model has caused a stir among Swift lovers. It looks more compact, the Suzuki badge has been moved from the grille to the new clamshell bonnet, which sports shut lines. It looks like a bug but feels refreshed.

It is as if Suzuki has given the consumer a brand-new vehicle from the first look, rather than just an update of the previous model.

And that is just the beginning. The interior has also been changed for the better.

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