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Is the Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX the best budget hatch? Welcome Our New Long-Termer

Suzuki provided us with a new long-term test vehicle. The new Swift in 1.2 GLX will be put through it's paces over the next coming weeks, but here is what it offers.

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The Suzuki Swift has become a favourite amongst South Africans, and for good reason. The value proposition and dependability of past models quickly garnered attention from the buying consumer. Now there is a new kid on the block, and the recipe has changed dramatically with the engine losing a cylinder and the styling taking a new direction. 

But as new sales figures get published, it seems the newcomer is quickly gaining traction again. To see whether the new Suzuki Swift lives up to the hype, we will be testing our new long-term Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX auto in various scenarios. But first, here is a quick introduction to the newcomer.


The Months To Come

If the past is anything to go by, when it comes to a small frugal hatchback, the team will be wrestling for the keys of the Swift. But will it be all that? We will be creating various pieces of content, each focusing on a specific area of the vehicle, whether it be the interior trim, exterior styling, powertrain, frugality or just the included tech. 

But as mentioned at the end of this first video, this test car is as much yours as it is ours. Please interact with and comment on the videos or social posts, and let us know the specifics you would like to see in our long-term reports. Keep an eye out for upcoming video, written and social content as the Swift gets passed around the office, put through its paces, and used in a variety of lifestyles.

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Author - Ryno Fourie

Written by Ryno Fourie

Ryno started his career capturing press images of the latest and greatest vehicles which have subsequently adorned the covers and pages of prominent motoring titles locally and internationally. After a short stint as a photography lecturer, he once again joined the automotive industry as a sub-editor and photographer for a local publication, however, currently, you will find him spending most of his time in the studio creating written, video, and photography content as part of the AutoTrader content team.Read more