It is an all-round positive impression that the Swift has left in the 100.000 kilometer endurance test of the car magazine AUTO ZEITUNG. With flying colors, the little Japanese man passed the tough practical test mainly because in two and a half years no breakdowns or unscheduled repairs occurred. The extraordinary Conclusion of the car tester on the subject of quality:
"The strains of the test everyday has coped well with the little Suzuki."
Since 1. December 2010 were constantly specialized editors with the sleek city-runabout on the way. The Suzuki Swift in Ablaze Red Pearl Metallic, "Comfort" was in long-term test use in the highest equipment line. Also on board: automatic climate control, keyless start, front seat heating, aluminum wheels and cruise control. Agile drive: the high-revving 1,2-liter petrol engine with 69 kW / 94 hp and a top speed of 165 km / h. Despite the high percentage of full throttle, the small Japanese proved to be economical and yet powerful - just as you would expect from a standard fuel consumption of just 4,9 l / 100 km EU and an exemplary power-to-weight ratio.
The performance-motivated motor journalists convinced the only 3,85 meter short Swift with surprising strengths on long-haul routes, where he proved to be particularly comfortable and economical according to the expert opinion of the editors and also shone with perfect reliability. In terms of mileage costs, the technical editors of the Suzuki Swift 1.2 Comfort calculated extremely favorable 16 cents without and 26 cents with depreciation.
The Suzuki Swift was particularly sovereign in its home territory: in city traffic, it impressed the testers with its small turning circle and the clear body - both extremely helpful when looking for a parking space. The conclusion of the car newspaper after 100.000 kilometers and a good two and a half years long-term test: "If these days the Suzuki Swift 1.2 Comfort starts its journey back to Suzuki Germany, there will probably be some long faces in the editorial office."