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    1996 Suzuki Swift

    Used from

    $13,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.6 - 6.4 L / 100km

    About the Suzuki Swift

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1996 Suzuki Swift is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $13,490 for the Cino variant and topping out at $22,150 for the GTI.

    There are 3 variants of the Swift available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.3L carb w auto choke (50kW/101Nm), 1.0L carb w auto choke (39kW/80Nm) and 1.3L multi-point injection (74kW/113Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 1996 Swift was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

    1996 Suzuki Swift Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Suzuki Swift

    GA

    • Antenna
      • Type: Telescopic
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Lockable
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 928
      • Hip Room Front (in): 51.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1298
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 42.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1080
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1079
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 757
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 51.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1310
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1282
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    CINO

    Adds to GA:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Clarion
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Tape Logic Deck
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Plastic
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Integrated
      • Type: Cushion
    • Headlights
      • Configuration: Single
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 986
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38
      • Headroom Rear: 965
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 42.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1085
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 829
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1285
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
    Removes from GA:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 928
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 42.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1080
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 757
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1282
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2

    GTI

    Adds to CINO:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 928
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 42.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1080
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 757
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1282
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
      • Type: Lip
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Sports
    Removes from CINO:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Plastic
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Lockable
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 986
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38
      • Headroom Rear: 965
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 42.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1085
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 829
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1285
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    See all 1996 Suzuki Swift Specs

    1996 Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Swift

    The most fuel efficient Suzuki Swift is the GA with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.0L CARB W AUTO CHOKE and uses 4.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Suzuki Swift that uses the most amount of fuel is the CINO with a 3 SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.3L CARB W AUTO CHOKE and uses 6.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Suzuki Swift variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Suzuki SwiftFuel TypeCombined
    1.0L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded4.6 L/100km
    1.0L, 3-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded5.6 L/100km
    See all Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy

    1996 Suzuki Swift Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Suzuki Swift?

    The Suzuki Swift offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Suzuki Swift FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the CINO that starts from $13,490.

    The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the GTI that starts from $22,150.

    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is null kg offered by the following variants: CINO, GA and GTI.

    The largest Suzuki Swift is the CINO which measures 1590mm wide, 3845mm in length and sits 1380mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Swift is the GTI which has 74kW of power from its 1.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Suzuki Swift is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the GTI which weighs 1280 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Swift uses unleaded.