The Suzuki Swift & Dzire Thread

Sumen said:
The alloys would make a big difference to the car in terms of looks
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The right ones would. I know nothing about alloys though except that TSW ones can be bought at TWT. Whether they're of good enough quality to safely hit a pot hole or a potential death trap...no clue. Most look very ...erm... Benoni backyard job'ish
 
Have been to a dealership to see how they look in real life. Saw one from Suzuki Kenilworth ( with aftermarket wheels on ) over the weekend next to me at an intersection. The previous Swift has more road presence to me I have to say unfortunately .
 
joshuatree said:
Have been to a dealership to see how they look in real life. Saw one from Suzuki Kenilworth ( with aftermarket wheels on ) over the weekend next to me at an intersection. The previous Swift has more road presence to me I have to say unfortunately .
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I agree, this one looks snaaks. Sold on the Dzire though.
 
So.... picking mine up tomorrow. Time will tell but it's everything I need for 20 odd km a day + R3000 extra a month saving on insurance and installments on the Kadjar (their value is in freefall at the moment btw).

Think I might miss the auto and maybe the parking sensors and definitely the range between fill ups. Contrary to what I believe are younger guys' opinion though, the infotainment system is the last thing I'll miss. The Renault allowed me to change the look of the speedo, colour settings, satnav, user profiles, apps....air quality indicator :wtf: and all I ever really used it for was handsfree Bluetooth and listening to 94.7.

Anyway, I'll post a pic or two tomorrow afternoon if all goes well.
 
Hamster said:
So.... picking mine up tomorrow. Time will tell but it's everything I need for 20 odd km a day + R3000 extra a month saving on insurance and installments on the Kadjar (their value is in freefall at the moment btw).

Think I might miss the auto and maybe the parking sensors and definitely the range between fill ups. Contrary to what I believe are younger guys' opinion though, the infotainment system is the last thing I'll miss. The Renault allowed me to change the look of the speedo, colour settings, satnav, user profiles, apps....air quality indicator :wtf: and all I ever really used it for was handsfree Bluetooth and listening to 94.7.

Anyway, I'll post a pic or two tomorrow afternoon if all goes well.
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What was wrong with the Kadjar?
 
Sumen said:
What was wrong with the Kadjar?
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Nothing wrong with it. In fact, if you're looking for a diesel that can travel across the country in comfort it's right up there. But were busy buying a house so the extra money into the bond makes more sense than spending it on a vehicle.
 
Hamster said:
So.... picking mine up tomorrow. Time will tell but it's everything I need for 20 odd km a day + R3000 extra a month saving on insurance and installments on the Kadjar (their value is in freefall at the moment btw).

Think I might miss the auto and maybe the parking sensors and definitely the range between fill ups. Contrary to what I believe are younger guys' opinion though, the infotainment system is the last thing I'll miss. The Renault allowed me to change the look of the speedo, colour settings, satnav, user profiles, apps....air quality indicator :wtf: and all I ever really used it for was handsfree Bluetooth and listening to 94.7.

Anyway, I'll post a pic or two tomorrow afternoon if all goes well.
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How is the car treating you Mr Hamster?
 
DRIVEN: A SunSquare Suzuki Swift adventure

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL manual
Price: R159 900 to R175 900

Taking on someone else’s kids in a new relationship can be a daunting task. I know of many heady love stories that have turned into Titanic-scale disasters because the kids don’t like dad/mom’s new partner.

To ensure that doesn’t happen in my relationship, I try to organise a treat regularly for my sometimes rather complex and moody new teenage daughter. Recently, with a Machiavellian glint in my eye, I wangled a night at Cape Town’s hottest new hotel: the trendy and stylish SunSquare in the City Bowl. I rolled up in a set of Japanese wheels: the new Suzuki Swift hatch.

The first thing we noticed on checking in at SunSquare was friendly, efficient service at the front desk in the modern and spacious lobby, which also serves as a chill area and informal meeting space. Our room on the ninth floor, although not enormous, was tastefully designed in light earthy shades, offset by stylish touches of white. Being a bit of a brat myself, I dibsed the bed with spectacular views of Lion’s Head, bustling Bo-Kaap and the Cape Town harbour edged by the glistening Atlantic Ocean.

If location is anything to judge a hotel by, the four-star SunSquare is a winner. On the corner of Buitengracht and Strand streets, it’s a stone’s throw from iconic Long Street, trendy De Waterkant and even the V&A Waterfront is just a five-minute Uber away.

Vigour and Verve – SunSquare’s open-plan, tastefully designed restaurant – is where we found ourselves for dinner. The service and food were most impressive. After finishing our main course with scoops of salty caramel and pistachio ice cream, we headed up to the 14th floor for a nightcap in the stylish 14 Stories Rooftop Bar. The starry night sky and the panoramic views of the Mother City were simply breathtaking.

After a hearty buffet breakfast the next morning, our Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL waited in the accessible hotel parking lot.

Locally, the Swift has performed impressively in sales, making it the most popular in Suzuki’s local portfolio, and it was easy to see why on the hour-long drive back home. Designed on an all-new platform, the Swift looks sportier and feels more spacious, with the boot space having increased quite significantly.

Although I enjoyed driving the previous-generation Swift, the new one with its 1.2-litre engine is better. With 61kW of adequate power and 113Nm of torque, the drive is punchy and energetic, and supple on corners with a sure-footed chassis. The steering is wonderfully responsive and the five-speed gearbox is smooth to handle.

The Swift truly lives up to its name as it has the ability to fly once it’s in motion. Available in two trim levels, the GA and more upmarket GL, it’s got all the basics, including aircon, electric windows, a trip computer, an adjustable steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth/USB connectivity and cute front fog lamps. Safety-wise, the Swift has two front airbags, plus ABS with electronic brake-force distribution. The real cherry on top is its frugal 4.9 litre/100km fuel consumption and its amazing price.

https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-a-sunsquare-suzuki-swift-adventure-20180722

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FiestaST said:
DRIVEN: A SunSquare Suzuki Swift adventure

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL manual
Price: R159 900 to R175 900

Recently, with a Machiavellian glint in my eye, I wangled a night at Cape Town’s hottest new hotel: the trendy and stylish SunSquare in the City Bowl. I rolled up in a set of Japanese wheels: the new Suzuki Swift hatch.
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https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-a-sunsquare-suzuki-swift-adventure-20180722
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Ummmmmm, Computer says NO!

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The parent company may be located in Japan, but the ENTIRE (Maruti) Suzuki line-up we get over here in SA is sourced from India-based manufacturing plants, and is definitely NOT 'Made in Japan' anymore!

:whistle:
 
Ivan Leon said:
Ummmmmm, Computer says NO!

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The parent company may be located in Japan, but the ENTIRE (Maruti) Suzuki line-up we get over here in SA is sourced from India-based manufacturing plants, and is definitely NOT 'Made in Japan' anymore!

:whistle:
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Similarly, many Mercedes, VW and BMW are no longer German vehicles. They are made in SA.

In fact, the list goes on: Honda Jazz and Brio are Indian sourced, Some Fords, Nissans are Saffers and the Vitara comes from Hungary.
 
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