Suzuki Swift Sport 2018–2025 car dimensions: 3890 mm long, 1735 mm wide and 1495 mm high. Unladen weight is 970 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin has a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Automatic climate control keeps the temperature steady. Adaptive cruise control eases long drives. Dual Sensor Brake Support provides automatic emergency braking. Lane departure warning and prevention help stay in lane. A reversing camera and rear parking sensors aid low-speed manoeuvres. Sports seats with red stitching give good support for everyday use.
Boot space is 265 litres with seats up. Fold the 60:40 rear seats for 579 litres. The load area is square but has a high lip and the seats do not fold fully flat.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg in several markets with 400 kg unbraked. A larger radiator and twin electric fans improve cooling for the turbo engine. The sports-tuned suspension suits road driving rather than heavy loads. Payload figures are not widely published for this model.
Semi-bucket sports front seats with side and shoulder bolsters, red stitching and embossed Sport logo give strong lateral support for cornering. Driver gets manual height adjustment. Leather-trimmed D-shaped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment plus red stitching. Digital climate control with pollen filter is standard. Cabin has red accents, fabric upholstery, alloy pedals, 60:40 split-fold rear seats and decent storage. Materials feel basic with hard plastics, but seats stay supportive on longer drives without quick fatigue. Privacy glass on rear windows. No power seats or advanced climate extras.
Fuel tank 37 litres. combined consumption around 6.1 L/100 km NEDC (varies by market and hybrid versions).
Service intervals typically every 12 months or 15,000-20,000 km. oil change by indicator or max yearly.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2017, with safety pack fitted as standard on Sport). ANCAP 5 stars.
Standard kit: six airbags, ESC, ABS/EBD/BA, AEB (Dual Sensor Brake Support), lane departure warning, weaving alert, high beam assist, adaptive cruise control, hill hold, TPMS. later models add blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert.
The 1.4 Boosterjet turbo petrol (later mild-hybrid in some markets) returns official combined figures near 5.6-6.1 L/100 km depending on test cycle and market. Real-world use often sits in the mid-to-high 40s mpg when driven gently. 95 RON fuel is specified. Tank holds 37 litres for solid range on a fill.
Servicing follows manufacturer schedules of roughly yearly or 15,000-20,000 km inspections. Oil and filter changes are guided by the service light or at least annually. Some markets include a multi-year service plan. Warranty starts at three years/60,000 miles and can extend with dealer servicing.
Crash protection earns four Euro NCAP stars and five ANCAP stars for this generation. Standard safety includes six airbags, stability control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, weaving alert, adaptive cruise and high-beam assist. Later cars add blind-spot and rear cross-traffic systems. ISOFIX points and seatbelt reminders are fitted.
Daily ownership is straightforward with keyless entry/start, reverse camera and climate control. Keep oil fresh on the short recommended intervals, especially if driven hard. Parts and labour stay affordable for a hot hatch. Regular dealer visits maintain warranty extensions and keep the lightweight HEARTECT platform and turbo in good order.
Length 3890 mm, Width 1735 mm, Height 1495 mm, Wheelbase 2450 mm (Swift Sport 2018–2025)
Sources: manufacturer data, Suzuki New Zealand 2026 Swift Sport Specifications, Autocosmos Mexico ficha, confirmed by Suzuki Australia specs, UK press kits and brochures.