THANKS to city sprawl, ever tightening streets and a definite lack of parking in our cities, the small automobile has come into its personal. And none extra so than the 2021 Suzuki Swift GL Navigator and GXL Turbo.
Each of those rides are strong small automobiles that conquer that city sprawl like a boss, and ranging from $18,990 (plus on-roads) for the GL Navigator and $25,290 (plus on-roads) for the Swift GLX Turbo, they’re jam filled with model and expertise.
The outside has seen some beauty updates over the previous few years, and the most recent variations appears nice. Some would possibly say it’s change into a bit too rounded and out of proportion, however in actuality it now appears like a automobile that’s prepared for open street journey.
Contained in the model and flare proceed, with a modicum of comfort too. All of it works collectively very well, with all fashions that includes a fabric inside and an ultra-modern sprint that brings the entire crucial gadgets collectively properly.
The GL Navigator and the GXL Turbo are each fitted with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, packing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as normal. It additionally gives hands-free cellphone and voice recognition, and satellite tv for pc navigation.
Suzuki has opted for a finger slide quantity management, and whereas it’s moderately efficient, we simply weren’t followers of it. Nothing beats old school quantity knob. That stated, the cabin general is clear, tidy and spacious.
The GL Navigator will get air-conditioning, a reversing digital camera, cruise management, distant central locking and auto-down energy home windows. The GLX Turbo provides telescopic/tilt steering adjustment, paddle shifters, and local weather management air-conditioning.
Moreover, it scores keyless entry, and a 6-speaker sound system. Security is vital for Suzuki too, however provided that you purchase the higher mannequin. The GXL Turbo will get autonomous emergency braking, weaving help, lane departure warning and rear cross visitors alert.
It additionally scores ahead collision warning and adaptive cruise management. The GL Navigator will get none of those, however does get six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake help, and stability and traction management.
The huge doorways and a tall ceiling permit for simple entry, and there’s a good quantity of rear leg and foot room. The seats are comfy and supply assist in all the fitting areas, even within the rear.
We even managed to suit a rear going through child seat within the again seat, with ample room subsequent to it. The largest shock was not having the entrance passenger seat buried into the dashboard.
The GL Navigator is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder DualJet petrol engine, placing out 66kW and 120Nm by both a 5-speed handbook, or CVT auto transmission (as examined). The latter is common at greatest and makes the Swift really feel, effectively un-swift.
It’s jittery and clumsy; from utter confusion on what gear it ought to be in, to it’s failure to reply underneath heavy acceleration, it’s lower than mediocre. Within the GXL Turbo, it’s a significantly better story although.
As a substitute of a 4-cylinder, Suzuki has opted for a 3-cylinder BoosterJet 1.0-litre turbo producing 82kW and 160Nm, mated solely to a 6-speed auto (an actual one, not a CVT). Aided by that gearbox, the Swift feels fast and energetic off the road.
The throaty 1.0-litre has loads of oomph, albeit with a closely managed gearbox that modifications gear for you, even while you’re utilizing paddle shift (simply to be sure to don’t break it). Street noise is obvious, however to not the purpose of being insufferable.
Gasoline economic system within the DualJet GL Navigator, which utilises twin injectors for every cylinder, is a claimed 4.6-litres/100km We noticed 5.2-litres throughout testing. The BoosterJet makes use of direct-injection to ship a claimed 5.1-litres/100km. We managed 6.8-litres in observe.
Each variants provide thoughts blowingly good worth for cash, and the Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo ought to be in your radar (and so ought to the GL Navigator, relying in your finances). Regardless of just a few points, it’s actually a automobile that you simply’d be pleased to have in your driveway.
The 2021 Suzuki Swift GL Navigator and GXL Turbo can be found in Pure White Pearl, Burning Crimson, Speedy Blue, Premium Silver, Tremendous Black and Mineral Gray. They arrive with a 5-year limitless kilometre guarantee.
Our check automobiles was equipped by Suzuki Australia. To seek out out extra concerning the 2021 Suzuki Swift GL Navigator or the GXL Turbo, contact your native Suzuki supplier.
Our score for ‘Driving Expertise’ is predicated on a center floor between the 2 variants (individually, the GL Navigator scored a 6 and GXL Turbo an 8).
