The Suzuki Swift has been a raging success for the Japanese firm. Since Suzuki's reintroduction into South Africa, the compact hatchback has gone from strength to strength, finding a solid place on our roads for motorists who insist on efficient, affordable, and reliable transport.
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Available in various colours, the friendly Swift has found favour with fleets, companies, rental agencies, and thousands of happy customers who got an economical hatchback and a fun little car too!
Suzuki recently announced the arrival of the new Suzuki Swift, which we should see touchdown on local soil before the end of the year. The current generation has sold well, and there's no reason for this new model to perform any differently. If you'd like to get in on the action before the new one arrives, you'll be interested in which trim level retains its value the most.
Suzuki Swift model lineup
The current generation was launched in 2018, and the range was complimented by the GLX, with several automatic variants in 2019. All Swift variants are powered by the same K12M 1.2-litre engine that produces 61kW and 113Nm while returning a pocket-friendly combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.9 l/100km. All expect the Swift Sport, powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine that makes 103kW and 230Nm.
Available with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual gearbox and in three distinct trim levels, the 1.2 Swift covered a range of equipment levels and price ranges.
Suzuki Swift Depreciation
In this comparison, we've looked at the 2019 model Suzuki Swifts, looking at how their average list prices today compare to the original prices one could expect to pay in 2019. We do not factor in individual vehicle conditions or mileage or account for inflation over the last few years. This gives us a rough indication of which trim level retains its value the best and which suffers the most. It's also important to note that this doesn't mean that the trim level you're interested in will perform identical to this in the coming years, but it helps you make an educated decision.
Suzuki Swift 1.2 GA manual
New price (2019): R162 900
Current average price: R142 488
Percentage loss: 12.53%
Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL manual
New price (2019): R179 900
Current average price: R141 480.67
Percentage loss: 21.36%
Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL AMT
New price (2019): R193 900
Current average price: R181 137.50
Percentage loss: 6.58%
Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX manual
New price (2019): R199 900
Current average price: R119 999.50
Percentage loss: 39.97%
Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX AMT
New price (2019): R214 900
Current average price: R160 316.33
Percentage loss: 25.40%
Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T manual
New price (2019): R315 900
Current average price: R294 900
Percentage loss: 6.65%
Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T Auto
New price (2019): R335 900
Current average price: R291 075
Percentage loss: 13.34%
Verdict
Surprisingly, the biggest loser is the Swift 1.2 GLX manual, which has lost nearly 40% of its value in the past five years. Surprisingly, the Swift 1.2 GL AMT is the biggest winner. We believe this to be down to the volumes these trims and configurations are sold in. That also means that the best deal is on the Swift 1.2 GLX manual, which, on the used market, represents great value for money, even if it is inclined to depreciate faster.
