I don't know how people compare the ford st to the swift sport, it's a least 3-4k more expensive and has less things included in the package. It's like comparing my Tag Heuer watch to a Rolex, makes zero sense.
The Swift is much more reliable than the fiesta, which some buyers will appreciate. The fiesta has been black listed by the highly respected consumer reports magazine of USA for its rotten reliability. I dont know if the fiesta sold in the usa is very different, but suzuki has been in the top 3 of What Car ? Reliability surveys for the past 3 yrs. Ford is way, way down on the list. Also, the upright windscreen in the swift and its lightness makes it more fun than many rivals .
I’ve just test driven one of these today, as I’m looking to replace my ZC32S this year. There’s no way it was only 140hp 😂 I think Suzuki are telling little white lies and they make a fair bit more. I seem to remember several owners have dynoed their bone stock Sports and they’re closer to 160bhp. In a car that weighs only 975kg, it makes for a potent little hatchback 👍
Having owned and driven this turbo Swift Sport for 2.5 years now. Everyone who hasn't driven one considers it to be a warm hatch - until they get dusted by one. I know for a fact that this Swift Sport - in stock tune, is as fast as a Mk8 Fiesta ST down any back road. The Fiesta might be nicer to drive. But that doesn't make the Swift Sport any less capable - even without an LSD. The Fiesta is a good 200+ Kg heavier than the Swift Sport. That's 200+ Kg more inertial weight trying to push you off the road when cornering hard. Do you know what, the Fiesta might be the nicer car to drive. But, in my opinion - there's a lot going for the Swift Sport that puts it above the Fiesta in a lot of ways. The Fiesta is a massive theft target for one. Reliability and durability are much higher than the Ford as well.
Really interesting. I don’t see it as a rival for the Fiesta, it’s more a warm hatch and has a place in the market for certain buyers looking for something different with decent performance/economy balance. I owned the previous Swift Sport and traded in for a Fiesta ST215 and missed the Swift a lot, the Fiesta was quicker, handled better when pushed but genuinely in the real world the Swift was the better all round car. The Fiesta also gave me chronic back pain which I never forgave it for, those Recaro seats were all style over substance!
Great input, thanks David! I agree they’re not on-paper rivals, but as I mentioned at the end, when you look at the numbers on finance they’re very close so the comparison will inevitably be made by the buying public. The Swift certainly has its own very endearing character though! - Tim
In The Headlights That’s a good point about the finance, and neither of them will hold value particularly well so I guess it comes down to which you prefer overall.
i have had a new swift sport since october, and i agree with everything here! but i bought it as a demo for £14.7k with 300 miles on the clock, and the fiesta will get nowhere near that price!!
mine is 16 months old now and I love it very much. I didn't go for a performance check yet, but I bet it has more than the 140 horse powers. The sound wasn't that nice, so I replaced the exhaust and now it's a little pocket rocket.
@@WillyBears33 i put an exhaust on it, hks turbo kit , ecu remap, admision, dump forge valve, sport filters, bigger intercooler, it makes about 265hp , total cost about 4k . Now it does 0-100 in 5.3secs+-
If u someday wanna mod it, i can make a video and talk about everything that i did already, i have 6k km with the mods, everything is balanced, no problem
@@ThingWillEvery that's what I am most interested in. Do the other parts stand the additional power or in other words, is the car ready for over 200hp? Once my warranty expires, I'll probably follow you and implement the other modifications .... the car is too nice not to try out what's possible :)
For me I'm so glad that they kept the analogue dials in the dash and they have that modern screen in the middle! I hate seeing an all screen spedo. If they make one of these with flat folding rear seats then we talking!
Dyno in stock shows 155 take consideration that standard equipment !!!! If you go for fiesta you have to pay at least 2000 euros extra for the equipment !! So this gives a difference of around 5000 euros ! And I ask this who buys a car at the base trim ???
My comparison in price was with the ST-2 which has a good level of spec, through admittedly not as good as the Swift. My thinking is that the looks, performance, sound and handling of the Fiesta makes it worth the little extra even when taking the equipment into account. - Tim
I get your point and for some people you are right . The st I spected in Greece was 3 door and was going for 26000 euros . Also for swift warranty 7 years also for looks especially inside I like more the SUZUKI but this is personal preference ! Great video !
@@kiyoponnn There eis inffo all over the internet. Guys frromss everal places measured real power on that instrument (I dont know english name for it). Oh I want this car so much too bad I live in fucking Croatia :D If in Germany I would already buy 1 year old car.
About the look: It looks great from the front, it looks great from behind. But it looks desperate from side view. Why? Because it's a 5 door. If there was an 3 door version it would certainly look way better. Don't know why is so big need for 5 doors if everybody drives alone.
Rubbish. The Swift Sport always has been one of the better hot hatches to drive. It's quicker than you think as well. Suzuki have always been conservative with their power and performance figures.
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Love this car sweet
Thing is. If you spec up the ST to match the Swift Sport on spec. It's nearer £24k to buy. The Swift Sport comes with everything for £17,500.
You can buy the swift on auto trader for Less than 13K I think the suzuki is a MEGA deal and thats cars with less than 10k miles! 2018 model
I have to agree the Swift is much better value + u can trash it 24/7 and it won't fall apart + it won't be stolen next day you park it outside.
@@Dr23rippa I found one for £13k, it's a 2019 model at 5k miles...
This.
I don't know how people compare the ford st to the swift sport, it's a least 3-4k more expensive and has less things included in the package. It's like comparing my Tag Heuer watch to a Rolex, makes zero sense.
The Swift is much more reliable than the fiesta, which some buyers will appreciate. The fiesta has been black listed by the highly respected consumer reports magazine of USA for its rotten reliability. I dont know if the fiesta sold in the usa is very different, but suzuki has been in the top 3 of What Car ? Reliability surveys for the past 3 yrs. Ford is way, way down on the list. Also, the upright windscreen in the swift and its lightness makes it more fun than many rivals .
I'd much rather have a swift sport than a fiesta. I like to be a bit different. Fiestas are everywhere.
It’s a great choice of small hot hatch. I prefer the ST but I think it’s great that people choose the Swift! - Tim
ST’s are everywhere for a reason, they’re a terrific car! As is the Swift Sport but it’s not in the same league I. Terms of performance and handling.
@@chirpywiggins5796 If you like to be the same as everyone else, just like terrace 'houses' along a typical british street . . .
I’ve just test driven one of these today, as I’m looking to replace my ZC32S this year. There’s no way it was only 140hp 😂 I think Suzuki are telling little white lies and they make a fair bit more. I seem to remember several owners have dynoed their bone stock Sports and they’re closer to 160bhp. In a car that weighs only 975kg, it makes for a potent little hatchback 👍
Having owned and driven this turbo Swift Sport for 2.5 years now. Everyone who hasn't driven one considers it to be a warm hatch - until they get dusted by one. I know for a fact that this Swift Sport - in stock tune, is as fast as a Mk8 Fiesta ST down any back road. The Fiesta might be nicer to drive. But that doesn't make the Swift Sport any less capable - even without an LSD. The Fiesta is a good 200+ Kg heavier than the Swift Sport. That's 200+ Kg more inertial weight trying to push you off the road when cornering hard. Do you know what, the Fiesta might be the nicer car to drive. But, in my opinion - there's a lot going for the Swift Sport that puts it above the Fiesta in a lot of ways. The Fiesta is a massive theft target for one. Reliability and durability are much higher than the Ford as well.
Really interesting. I don’t see it as a rival for the Fiesta, it’s more a warm hatch and has a place in the market for certain buyers looking for something different with decent performance/economy balance. I owned the previous Swift Sport and traded in for a Fiesta ST215 and missed the Swift a lot, the Fiesta was quicker, handled better when pushed but genuinely in the real world the Swift was the better all round car. The Fiesta also gave me chronic back pain which I never forgave it for, those Recaro seats were all style over substance!
Great input, thanks David! I agree they’re not on-paper rivals, but as I mentioned at the end, when you look at the numbers on finance they’re very close so the comparison will inevitably be made by the buying public. The Swift certainly has its own very endearing character though! - Tim
In The Headlights That’s a good point about the finance, and neither of them will hold value particularly well so I guess it comes down to which you prefer overall.
i have had a new swift sport since october, and i agree with everything here! but i bought it as a demo for £14.7k with 300 miles on the clock, and the fiesta will get nowhere near that price!!
Bought the swift sport 3 months ago, 11k km on it already, i love it.
mine is 16 months old now and I love it very much. I didn't go for a performance check yet, but I bet it has more than the 140 horse powers. The sound wasn't that nice, so I replaced the exhaust and now it's a little pocket rocket.
@@WillyBears33 i put an exhaust on it, hks turbo kit , ecu remap, admision, dump forge valve, sport filters, bigger intercooler, it makes about 265hp , total cost about 4k . Now it does 0-100 in 5.3secs+-
I m planning to forge the pistons when i ll make 100k km on it and probably change the clutch with a kevlar one
If u someday wanna mod it, i can make a video and talk about everything that i did already, i have 6k km with the mods, everything is balanced, no problem
@@ThingWillEvery that's what I am most interested in. Do the other parts stand the additional power or in other words, is the car ready for over 200hp? Once my warranty expires, I'll probably follow you and implement the other modifications .... the car is too nice not to try out what's possible :)
For me I'm so glad that they kept the analogue dials in the dash and they have that modern screen in the middle! I hate seeing an all screen spedo. If they make one of these with flat folding rear seats then we talking!
Dyno in stock shows 155 take consideration that standard equipment !!!! If you go for fiesta you have to pay at least 2000 euros extra for the equipment !! So this gives a difference of around 5000 euros ! And I ask this who buys a car at the base trim ???
My comparison in price was with the ST-2 which has a good level of spec, through admittedly not as good as the Swift. My thinking is that the looks, performance, sound and handling of the Fiesta makes it worth the little extra even when taking the equipment into account. - Tim
I get your point and for some people you are right . The st I spected in Greece was 3 door and was going for 26000 euros . Also for swift warranty 7 years also for looks especially inside I like more the SUZUKI but this is personal preference ! Great video !
4th time watching this 😂 love the car, can’t wait to buy one in November
That makes two us! I just left my initial payment at the dealership, yesterday.
Thankyou both! 😁👍
I am getting mine soon. Will be my first new car. I need to decide tonight if I want auto or manual.
@@brianjacobs8839 always manual there is no other option if you want to enjoy it all the way
@@michaelpoeller8111 I ordered the manual in Championship Yellow. Flying out next week to go get it and drive it 1400 kms back home. Super excited.
The handling looks so smooth
This review convinced me to buy one... especially because the Fiesta is A LOT more expensive where I'm from. Thanks
Glad to help and thanks for watching! 😁👍
The swift sport is always a cheap fun speedster 💖
No automatic wiper as described here.
Btw it’s closer to 157 PS. Suzuki are very conservative with those numbers
how do you know?
@@kiyoponnn There eis inffo all over the internet. Guys frromss everal places measured real power on that instrument (I dont know english name for it). Oh I want this car so much too bad I live in fucking Croatia :D If in Germany I would already buy 1 year old car.
152bhp on dyno
Trouble is you end up with a fiesta like a billion others
About the look: It looks great from the front, it looks great from behind. But it looks desperate from side view. Why? Because it's a 5 door. If there was an 3 door version it would certainly look way better.
Don't know why is so big need for 5 doors if everybody drives alone.
Szt 1.0 is still faster than up GTi
All fiestas look the same ST looks like any other apart from a few tweaks : the swift stands out as mussel car
I will say the current Fiesta ST looks awful🤣
Oh dear
Whatever way you put it, it's still a Suzuki Swift. It will never be a hot hatch P=
I respectfully disagree! - Tim
Rubbish. The Swift Sport always has been one of the better hot hatches to drive. It's quicker than you think as well. Suzuki have always been conservative with their power and performance figures.
It's James may's favourite normal car of 2018. So your opinion does not count for much.