Stability = yes
Powerful = no
Safety = Don't know
Quiet Cabins = no

If travel long distance. Swift is suitable but you need to soundproof your car otherwise the passenger will go crazy with the rear tyre noise.
Btw, only 2 person can travel if want comfortable..

If 100% city. I think vios is more suitable because of its power. Swift lack of pick up but the acceleration is smooth..

This post has been edited by Amedion: Jan 26 2011, 09:22 AM

I just like the car itself. Doesn't really care what other people say about it. Its subjective for every person. If not like it then don't buy it! Huhu... Better study 1st what ur needs of buying a new car next time.

I hope every car owner will post the negative aspect of the car instead of the good one cause car manufacturer will never tell those. They only cover the pros. By doing so, can guide others for a better purchase..

People will still complain even though they like it.. same for me..

Anyway, those rattling/knocking sound, wind/dashboard noise, misalignment, loosen side mirror and so on .. Does it happen to CKD only?

What do you aspect people to say when you're in Swift thread? Most of the opinion will be biased towards it. It's the same with Vios/City/Forte/Inspira thread.

Anyway, I've driven Myvi before upgrading to Swift 1.5A...so it's definately NOT the same. You do get the advantages for the extra price you're paying. Anyway, this is my unbiased opinion.

Pros:
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- Superb handling especially during high speed driving and cornering (only Fiesta comes close at this price point).
- Stable at high speed
- Adequate power: this car drives the same regardless of how passengers in it. As if weight has no effect on the engine power/pickup.
- Good FC especially at highways, easily reach 16km/l when driving at constant speed around 60-80 km/h.
- Much quieter then Myvi, slightly (very slightly) noisier then Fiesta, dunno about Vios/City.
- Keyless entry and engine ignition.
- Dual SRS airbags.
- Excellent braking. Can easily stop the car in very short distance (maybe bcos it's very light as well)

Cons:
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- Small boot and cramped backseats
- Poor acceleration from 0-50km/h but great acceleration from 50km/h onwards.
- Poor FC when used for city driving where there's alot of stop/go...around 8-10km/l.
- Annoying rattling sound everywhere from door panels, dashboards, suspension.
- Moderate sound system with so so quality compared to Fiesta/Forte/Inspira. No USB/bluetooth.
- Guys look like sissy when driving it, girls looks cute in it.

All the cons show that Swift is not suitable in city ...

Anyway, swift is a fun car to drive with superb handling.. Just lack of power only & its expensive to add ..

I quite agree that Swift is not a very good car when it's for mostly city use. You can almost feel all the potholes due to stiff suspension. The poor urban FC is also another downside. If you're looking at Fiesta Sports, it's sports suspension also not comfortable for city driving as well but at least it has better urban FC. Fiesta sedan is much better for city use compared to Fiesta sports. But then again, can you find any other B segment car that offers good urban FC apart from hybrids and small A-segment car like (kancil/kelisa)?

Despite all the negative things about this car, there's just something about this car that nobody can quite explains it. When you start driving a Swift, you will fall in love with it and wanna drive it all the time

This post has been edited by collect_sampah: Jan 28 2011, 09:46 PM

I don't know how many times I tell everyone, Swift doesn't lack in pickup, just that its a characteristic of the car to be sluggish under 3k RPM and responsive after 3k RPM.

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Added on January 28, 2011, 10:49 pmWhat do you mean by lack of power? Do you actually have a Swift? What cars in similar category is power adequate? I repeat here again you feel the car is lacking in power because your right foot simply tap on the accelerator only.

So you're expecting the car to fly like rocket when you don't want to step on the accelerator? Please girl, the car need to go slow in some areas. This is called sensitivity!

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Added on January 28, 2011, 10:51 pmThose who have Myvi for example, can feel the car is so powerful, but this is because of the close gearing. Try to race a Myvi at over 130 km/hr with the Swift.

This post has been edited by GEFORCEXTREME: Jan 28 2011, 10:51 PM

I agreed that people misunderstood acceleration with power. Like I said before, Swift accelerates slowly, after 50 km/h, it just zooms ahead like there's no tomorrow. Definately not lacking of power because even the car is full of people, it can still goes very fast and hardly makes any difference in pickup rate, unlike my previous Myvi which has good acceleration but when the car is filled with passengers, you can feel that it starts to struggles. Other then the few minor disadvantages i mentioned earlier, Swift is really a solid car. One really need to drive in it to appreciate it. The more you drive, the more you'll fall in love in it

My only wish is that Suzuki will start to introduce a new transmission for future Swifts like a 6-speed tranny to replace outdated 4-speed. That will be awesome!

I agreed with this! Been trying it once accidently. One day got so panas when got high beam from MyVi on the right lane at the highway so after I gave a way then I just simply push the pedal full n what a shock! My stock Swift can easily accelerate from 100km/h to 160km/h with no time n it just very that easy to catchup with that MyVi. The handling on the high speed is very2 impressive. Full of confident!

If just want to play around at the town then just go and by some small engine car. Will appreciate more on the big engine when always on the highway.

Haha guys..try this If you are free..wind down your driver side window all the way..and close your door..hear the sound! You'll be amazed

Point is?

I'm free but I don't own a swift, why not u tell us how we'll be amazed by doing so?

People who spend most of their time in the city will say the car is underpower & those who always on highway will think it rules. It's swift characteristic.

I always use gear 3 in city drive to stay around 3k rpm because anything below, the program lag the car. Really suffer at stop-n-go situation.

To get the most outta ur swift's acceleration is not by simply kicking the accelerator. You need to floor it quick enough for the program tothink you hunger for power.

I'm not down syndrome person. I do know by simply tapping the accelerator, the car won't move fast even on any other car. No need to get serious there.

what is up with suzuki? 1.8% + rebate + warranty.

i've never seen other car companies give this kind of offer.

what udang di sebalik batu? new 2011 stock coming?

well im a newbie, isit true that they offer 1,8% for 5 years n 2.5% for 9 years? im getting one in february so im kinda curious...

em can anyone tell how long for the swift to reach ur house after the agreement signing?

for the loan process duration should be 2 weeks

well i was told it was 1 week isit true?

depend on bank. and they nid time to register at jpj also

My loan approved by rhb at 2.5%..the SA told me if i pay rm2k..i'll get tinted worth rm600, smart tag, genuine suzuki sports bodykit, gt spoiler, free petrol...is it worthy? They oso give 3 years free service voucher...

What I can say if SA is ur fren or someone u know before maybe u can trust him. If not u just kna game with the SA later. Huhu...