Suzuki Swift price in Kenya and a full review

Suzuki Swift price in Kenya is currently above shillings 850,000 if you are buying from dealers. Although the price is affordable when compared to the competitors, you might still be having a lower budget, so what other models of this car can you afford? To answer this, will look at the prices of different models of the Suzuki swift below.

Introduction to Suzuki Swift

Compact hatchbacks have become very popular on our roads, they are the perfect cars for day-to-day movement and online taxi business. This is especially due to the fact that their cost is not that high and most have a good fuel economy. Among the choices in this category of cars is the Suzuki swift. To help you decide if this is the perfect car for you, we will look at its specifications and the prices of different Suzuki Swift models in Kenya.

This vehicle has been in production since 2004 by Suzuki, a Japanese car manufacturer. This vehicle competes with the Mazda Demio, Honda Fit and Toyota Vitz, the vehicle however beats most of the rivals when it comes to buying price.

Suzuki Swift Price in Kenya

You can not import a car that is older than 8 years to Kenya. You can also buy this car from dealers in major towns in Kenya including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Nairobi. Below are the prices of models of this car that have been used abroad.

If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Just ensure the one you pick is well maintained to avoid losing cash and buying problems. Below are the prices of locally used Swift.

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Suzuki Swift Specifications

The vehicle comes with features that set it apart from its counterparts. To grasp everything, we will look at the exterior, interior and engine specs of the Swift in the sections below.

There are different trim levels, we will try and paint a picture of what you will get no matter the trim level you go for.

1. Suzuki Swift exterior

A quick glance will give you an impression of a compact vehicle, the exterior design of the Swift does not include a lot of decorations. However, if you go for a higher trim level, the impression will be close to those of a hot hatch like a Volkswagen Golf.

Here are the exterior specs of the Suzuki Swift:

• The cars come with 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• With a ground clearance of 6.4 inches, the vehicle will cruise speed bumps without issues
• On the front is a huge grill and the Suzuki Logo
• Most models come with fog lights
• Swift has 14 to 17 inches alloy wheels, base trims however have steel rims
• The car has LED headlights but in some models, you get Xenon
• Twin exhaust system and spoiler for the sports version
• Lastly, there are different colors

2. Suzuki Swift Interior

The interior of the Swift does not have much to offer especially for the base trims, the space available is good but can not be termed as excellent. In fact, this hatchback has the smallest boot space in the class of its competitors.

Below is what you get on the inside:

• The car comes with 5 seats(two front and three on the second row)
• In the second row, the legroom will feel tight, especially for tall people
• The headroom is also not great on the second row
• You get Clothe seats and a plastic dashboard
• In the cabin, you get storage spaces such as cupholders, door bins and a glovebox
• Swift has a boot space of up to 265 liters which is small, you can get a larger luggage space by folding the back seats
• There is a Socket for charging your devices
• You also get an infotainment screen, in the new Swift it includes Android Auto and Apple car play
• Child seat anchors are available on back seats
• Cruise control is available on higher trims

3. Suzuki Swift Engine specs

With a lightweight of about 970Kgs, the vehicle does not need very big engines, the options available are good enough to power the vehicle and give great fuel economy. In fact, Swift might be among the most fuel-efficient cars you will get.

Here is a list of engine specs for the Suzuki Swift:

• The engine capacity is either a 1.2Liter, 1.4Liter or 1.6Liter
• Fuel type is petrol for all engines
• There are turbo options for the very recent models
• The power given is between 90hp to 129hp
• For the transmission, you can get a 5-speed/6-speed manual or a CVT(Continous Variable Transmission)
• The car is a Front Wheel Drive
• Suzuki Swift has a great fuel economy since it can give up to 20km/l with an average of 15km/l. This will however depend on your driving skills
• Lastly, the car has a tank capacity of up to 37 Liters

As we mentioned in the beginning the car is perfect for daily errands and online taxi business. If you want a trim that will give you a driving thrill, go for the sports trim which as comes with a manual gearbox. The vehicle also handles well and also has few blind spots.

The Suzuki Swift is a good pick for someone with a low budget. It is also good for the taxi business or even a young family. The cost of running the vehicle is also low since the fuel economy is great and maintenance is affordable. However, this is not the vehicle you will enjoy long journeys in especially in the second row, the space is quite underwhelming even for the boot.

Bottomline

Suzuki Swift price in Kenya is affordable and lower than most of its competitors. The car has a good fuel economy and the spare parts are affordable, additionally, Swift does not break down regularly, the only issue reported is steering lack problem and can be solved by a visit to the mechanic, all this leads to affordble running costs.