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    2008 Suzuki Swift

    Used from

    $15,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Suzuki Swift

    The 2008 Suzuki Swift is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $15,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $23,990 for the Sport.

    There are 7 variants of the Swift available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2006.

    Engine options include 1.5L multi-point injection (74kW/133Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (92kW/148Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Swift was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    71.05 - 85.52 kW/t
    51.74 kW/t
    102.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    213 litres
    213 litres
    475 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.99 - 7.52 L/100km
    6.99 L/100km
    7.52 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $15,990 - $23,990
    $14,990
    $26,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    9 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Next Steps

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    2008 Suzuki Swift Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Suzuki Swift

    Base

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    RE.3

    Adds to Base:
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    Removes from Base:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36

    RE2

    Adds to RE.3:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front

    S

    Adds to RE2:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    Removes from RE2:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3

    S-Series

    Adds to S:
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    Removes from S:
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full

    Z-Series

    Same inclusions as the S-Series

    Sport

    Adds to Z-Series:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    Removes from Z-Series:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    See all 2008 Suzuki Swift Specs

    2008 Suzuki Swift Dimensions

    1510mm
    1690mm
    3755mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Suzuki Swift Dimensions

    Next Steps

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    2008 Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Swift

    The most fuel efficient Suzuki Swift is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Suzuki SwiftFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.0 L/100km
    1.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.5 L/100km
    See all Suzuki Swift Fuel Economy

    2008 Suzuki Swift Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Suzuki Swift?

    The Suzuki Swift offers a 3 year 100,000 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.

    Next Steps

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    Suzuki Swift FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the Base that starts from $15,990.

    The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the Sport that starts from $23,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, RE.3, RE2, S, S-Series, Z-Series and Sport.

    The largest Suzuki Swift is the Sport which measures 1690mm wide, 3765mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Swift is the Sport which has 92kW of power from its 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the Sport which weighs 1500 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Swift may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.