About the Suzuki Swift
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Suzuki Swift is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $26,490 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Swift available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.
The Suzuki Swift is only available with an null motor that produces 100kW and 160Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Swift is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2012 Suzuki Swift Price
Shadow Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 1.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
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2012 Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Swift
The most fuel efficient Suzuki Swift is the Sport with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Suzuki Swift | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 1.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki Swift?
You should service your Swift at your authorised Suzuki dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Swift's warranty.
2012 Suzuki Swift Warranty
What is the warranty on a Suzuki Swift?
The Suzuki Swift offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Suzuki Swift FAQs
The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the Sport that starts from $23,990.
The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the Sport that starts from $26,490.
The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is null kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Shadow Sport.
The largest Suzuki Swift is the Sport which measures 1695mm wide, 3890mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.
The most powerful Suzuki Swift is the Sport which has 100kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Suzuki Swift is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the Sport which weighs 1520 kg (kerb weight).
The Suzuki Swift uses Premium Unleaded.