Suzuki Australia has introduced two new blacked-out Swift variants to the local line-up, though they’re not available nationwide.

    Suzuki has two distributors in this country – Suzuki Australia and Suzuki Queensland – and the Swift line-up varies depending on state.

    The Swift GL Shadow and GLX Turbo Shadow are available in every Australian state besides Queensland.

    They’re priced from $28,490 drive-away and $33,990 drive-away respectively, which are $4500 and $2700 more expensive than the cars they’re based on.

    For this extra money the two Swift models gain 16-inch black alloy wheels, black side mirror covers, black decals, as well as a Shadow badge. All other specifications are identical.

    As previously reported, Suzuki Australia has been rolling out a range of permanent blacked-out variants. The Swift Shadow is now the final piece of this puzzle.

    The range technically started with the limited-edition Baleno Shadow that was introduced as a send-off special, and was then followed by the Ignis Shadow and Vitara Shadow.

    The current, third-generation Swift hatchback was revealed in 2016 and received a facelift in 2020.

    Until the end of August this year, Suzuki has sold a total of 4615 examples of the Swift in Australia. This makes it the second top-selling light car, following the MG 3 (10,642 sales).

    The Suzuki Swift has outsold the likes of the soon-to-be-axed Kia Rio (3943 sales), Mazda 2 (3548 sales), as well as the Toyota Yaris (1277 sales).

    Pricing

    Suzuki Australia

    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL manual: $23,990
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL automatic: $25,990
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL Plus: $27,490
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL Shadow: $28,490 (NEW)
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo: $31,290
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport manual: $32,990
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo Shadow: $33,990 (NEW)
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport automatic: $34,990

    Suzuki Queensland

    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL manual: $25,490
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL automatic: $26,490
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GL Plus: $27,990
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo: $31,790
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport manual: $34,490
    • 2024 Suzuki Swift Sport automatic: $36,490

    All prices are drive-away.

    Drivetrains

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift’s standard engine is a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 66kW of power and 120Nm of torque. It’s mated to either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

    Swift GLX Turbo variants are powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 82kW and 160Nm. This is mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission.

    The Swift Sport has a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 103kW and 230Nm. This is mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

    Efficiency

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift uses 4.6 litres per 100km with the 1.2-litre manual powertrain, 4.8 litres per 100km in the 1.2-litre CVT models, 5.1 litres per 100km with the GLX Turbo models, and 6.1 litres per 100km for the Swift Sport.

    All models have a 37-litre fuel tank.

    All models require a minimum of 91 RON regular unleaded petrol, where all turbocharged variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.

    Dimensions

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift measures 3845mm long (3890mm in the Sport), 1735mm wide, and 1495mm tall, with a 2450mm wheelbase.

    Boot space is 242 litres, expanding to 556 litres with the rear seats folded (VDA).

    The Swift Sport has slightly more boot space as it has a tyre repair kit instead of a spare tyre, measuring 265 litres and 579 litres.

    Servicing and Warranty

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

    Capped-price servicing varies depending on whether the car is sold in Queensland or the rest of Australia, and also what engine it has.

    Suzuki Australia

    1.2-litre non-turbo variants

    12 months/15,000km$319
    24 months/30,000km$429
    36 months/45,000km$409
    48 months/60,000km$449
    60 months/75,000km$349
    Total$1955

    1.0-litre turbo variants

    12 months/10,000km$319
    24 months/20,000km$429
    36 months/30,000km$329
    48 months/40,000km$529
    60 months/50,000km$349
    Total$1955

    Swift Sport

    12 months/10,000km$319
    24 months/20,000km$429
    36 months/30,000km$409
    48 months/40,000km$449
    60 months/50,000km$349
    Total$1955

    Suzuki Queensland

    1.2-litre non-turbo variants

    12 months/15,000km$299
    24 months/30,000km$329
    36 months/45,000km$429
    48 months/60,000km$329
    60 months/75,000km$299
    Total$1685

    1.0-litre turbo variants

    12 months/10,000km$299
    24 months/20,000km$329
    36 months/30,000km$299
    48 months/40,000km$459
    60 months/50,000km$299
    Total$1685

    Swift Sport

    12 months/10,000km$299
    24 months/20,000km$329
    36 months/30,000km$299
    48 months/40,000km$599
    60 months/50,000km$299
    Total$1825

    Safety

    The Suzuki Swift scored the highest five-star ANCAP safety rating back in 2017 and has not been tested since.

    Models without the autonomous braking (such as the base GL) on the other hand received a four-star ANCAP safety rating.

    Back under the 2017 regulations, the Swift scored 35.13 out of a possible 37 points in local safety testing.

    All 2024 Suzuki Swift models come standard with the following safety equipment:

    • Front, side and curtain airbags
    • Reversing camera

    Models beyond the base GL add the following:

    • Autonomous emergency braking’
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Lane-departure warning
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Rear parking sensors

    Standard Equipment

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift GL comes standard with the following:

    • 16-inch alloy wheels
    • Space-saver spare tyre
    • Halogen headlighs
    • Fog lights
    • Privacy glass
    • 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Satellite navigation
    • Four-speaker sound system
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Fabric upholstery

    The Swift GL Shadow adds:

    • 16-inch black alloy wheels
    • Black side mirror covers
    • Black decals
    • Shadow badge

    The Swift GL Plus adds on the base Swift GL:

    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Lane-departure warning
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Heated side mirrors

    The Swift GLX Turbo adds:

    • 16-inch polished alloy wheels
    • Automatic LED headlights
    • Automatic high-beam
    • Electrically folding side mirrors
    • Six-speaker sound system
    • Climate control
    • Keyless entry and push-button start

    The Swift GLX Turbo Shadow adds:

    • 16-inch black alloy wheels
    • Black side mirror covers
    • Black decals
    • Shadow badge

    The flagship Swift Sport adds:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • Tyre repair kit
    • Body kit
    • Dual exhaust outlets
    • Flat-bottomed steering wheel

    Colours

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift, depending on the variant is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White Pearl
    • Burning Red Metallic
    • Speedy Blue Metallic
    • Premium Silver Metallic
    • Super Black
    • Mineral Grey Metallic
    • Champion Yellow
    • Flame Orange with Black Roof

    All exterior paints besides Pure White Pearl cost an additional $595. Flame Orange with the black roof costs an extra $1095.

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    Jack Quick

    Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.

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