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How much are car repayments on a new Suzuki Swift?

We calculate the monthly instalments on the recently updated Suzuki Swift range based on a typical finance agreement. Here's what you can expect to pay every month on each model within the line-up.

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The Swift has been a revelation for the Suzuki brand locally, regularly featuring as its local best-seller in a segment with stiff competition. The Swift recently received a mid-life update which includes minor styling updates, improvements to its safety, more standard equipment and a few new exterior hues to choose from.

Model range

The latest Swift lineup consists of five derivatives until the updated Sport version arrives. The differences between all models come down to specification, with GA, GL and GLX derivatives being the option while both the GL and GLX models are available with either All models are powered by the brand’s frugal K12M engine, which displaces 1.2-litres and produces 61kW and 112Nm of torque and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT (automated manual transmission). Here is what each will cost you on a monthly basis.

Costs

Vehicle prices quoted in this piece were correct at the time of writing. It is always worth your time checking what the current vehicle list price is before going forward with financing. The contents of this article is a guide, with pre-determined parameters that may be different from buyer to buyer.

We are making use of the  AutoTrader Finance Calculator and basing our calculations on the following criteria. The base price of the vehicle excluding optional extras when financed over 72 months without a balloon or residual payment. The interest rate is at an estimated 12% with a 10% deposit included. The interest rate that you qualify for may vary according to your credit profile.

 

Model

Price

Instalment

1.2 GA Manual

R180 900

R3 183

1.2 GL Manual

R199 900

R3 517

1.2 GL AMT

R214 900

R3 781

1.2 GLX Manual

R218 900

R3 852

1.2 GLX AMT

R234 900

R4 133

Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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