A real hybrid? Testing Suzuki’s cut-priced hatchback (Suzuki Swift Hybrid 2024 Review)

Hybrid popularity is on the rise, as Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker takes one of the most affordable hybrid options on the market, the new Suzuki Swift hatch, for a deep dive to see if the cost savings truly stack up.

But is the Swift Hybrid a real hybrid at all?

Recently launched, the Swift Hybrid takes on the likes of the Volkswagen Polo, the Toyota Yaris, the Mazda 2 and the MG3 in the affordable city runabout segment. Its 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid assistance outputs a modest 61kW and 112Nm. Our top-spec GLX clocks in at $29,490.

Price, servicing, running costs: does the new Swift look rosy on the balance sheets? Or is this classically cheap and cheerful five-door now priced itself out of pragmatic buyer consideration? Even if the hatch proves itself to remain one of the funnest punts reasonable money can buy.


Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Mild hybrid
1:22 - Pricing
2:22 - GLX spec
3:50 - Interior details
5:12 - Row two
6:26 - Design
6:55 - Boot space
7:30 - Running costs
9:34 - On road
10:15 - A real hybrid?
11:17 - Engine
12:35 - Handing
13.58 - Shortcomings
15:18 - Ride comfort
16:08 - Safety
17:01- Verdict


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