Best hot hatch money can buy? Suzuki Swift Sport 2019 review 

Just had a look at this - cheers man x

That's amazing

That’s insane

Can´t find the article. Do you have a Link? Thanks

Shaun is a great passenger 😂

Cheers dude ☝️✊🤩

That's great to hear dude x

Very true .

Cheers Christopher

Sounds like a solid decision 7 years ago - thank you for the comment

I'm thinking of getting one, same 2013 sport. Have you ran into any issues with the gearbox or clutch?

@@chevaldodavidson1361 After 40k kms of hard driving it's all fine, no issues at all. I can't recommend it enough, great car!!

100% SPOT ON!!!

Some great points - well made. Completely blown away myself - great to see some people with similar experiences / thoughts.

Complete game changer / eye opener for me. Thank you for your comments

Do you prefer the turbo or NA values?

@@michaelmike121 I enjoy the turbo more. Both cars are great fun. But the turbo is the quicker car. Both are great fun to wring out.

@Johnston Wang I disagree. I owned an NA Swift Sport from new for 2 years. I now own a turbo Swift Sport - for just over 2 years. I did 20k miles in the NA, currently 17k miles in the turbo. Both are great fun cars, but the turbo is more fun in my opinion. The turbo car is considerably more muscular and to be honest feels 90% NA anyway. The benefit of small high pressure turbo's. But, it's not just the performance. The handling and agility is a step up over the old NA model. It's the more confident car. Both cars can be grabbed by the scruff of the neck and thrown into a corner hard. But the turbo variant is considerably more chuckable and confident in the corners. Grip and agility is up in the new car as well. Yes, NA power is missed by many. But trust me, the turbo variant is just as much fun, and to some - more fun. Having owned both, definitely the turbo model is more fun for me.

@@jbwangxyz Each to their own. I still maintain the 2018 model is the better car. I've owned that same car for 5 years now and have no plans to change it. I've done nearly 35k miles in the ZC33S now... and having explored the limits of it's handling even more since I was at 17k miles in the last post. Its handling is DEFINITELY a step up over the older NA model. The 2016 NA model was a great car - no doubt about that. But, the 2018 turbo model I now have - that gets round corners even better than the older ZC32S. Read up on the work that Suzuki did to the suspension - then you can understand why the cornering speeds are higher in the turbo. The brakes are bigger too - and hence better stopping power. Last of all, the grunt from the turbo motor means it is properly quick in gear. To sum it up - the cornering speeds are higher in the ZC33S... and the chassis balance is more precise than the ZC32S. The ZC32S gets 'messy' in the corners earlier than the ZC33S. Put it this way, there is a fast corner where I live - which I've taken at 80+ in both cars. The ZC32S had me backing off because things got a bit squirrely at that speed... the ZC33S though - I could have my foot jammed into the carpet - and take that corner at an even higher speed - and not feel the car getting wayward at all. THAT is the difference. The ZC33S is properly quick around some corners - even with an open diff. It's the lighter car as well. The 2016 NA car is good - but not this good. I like NA engines too - but this little turbo four is a peach to wring out. I prefer it over the NA engine. In fact one of the reasons I bought the 2018 turbo in the first place, is that the 2016 NA car wasn't quite quick enough for me. But then, I have owned 3x V8 cars in my life. I just prefer some torque under my right foot! Anyway, as mentioned - each to their own. Glad you enjoy your ZC32S - that's all that matters at the end of the day. Cheers.

Seems to be a recurring theme Chappy - Chers for the view and thoughts 👌👌👌👌

Glad you enjoyed it - these little SWIFTS really are superb fun

Love this chap - thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. X

Amazing comment dude... Thank you very much 🙏🏻 😊

Cheers Stu. Know anyone with a nice m140 I could do this with??? ;0)

Car Mad Dad Anytime mate 👍🏻😁

You wont be disappointed Ollie

Cheers buddy - appreciate the comment and positive vibes x

You’ll see it April next year all being well chap 🤞

@@CarMadDad Nicee

Sounds like a great set up chappy

I’m a big fan 👍

Hope all goes well Hugo

Think it was Remus back box of some kind.

It's a remus non res centre section and a custom rear section. All 2" pipe

Rory - if ive learnt anything over the last 13 years of driving its that you ALWAYS declare any mods to your insurance provider. DON'T CUT CORNERS here - if the worst was to happen - they will use any excuse possible to to avoid paying out on a claim. I know that cost is an issue - but can you afford for the insurance to not pay out??? Sounds like a great first car purchase - well done

@@CarMadDad so how much would my insurance go up by if I got say a rez delete and a cold air intake. My annual insurance for it is 1.5k without any mods and with a black box.

@@rory787 Rory buddy I have no idea! I do know however that you call your insurers you can advise them of what you are THINKING of doing and they will provide the additional cost if any - so always worth a phone call.

So am I! :)

You’d have to ask him - not sure now 🤔

@@CarMadDad Oh I found some "PetrolHead Tours Scotland". Thanks!!

Chris Firstly - congratulations. What a great little car this is. I hope the ownership experience is an enjoyable one! Secondly - thank you for taking the time to let us know... Genuinely always amazing to get good feedback.

Really appreciate the view and comments / thoughts Nic. Have a good one chappy

Not too sure buddy - anyone else out there know the answer???

Only a turbo will get you that power on these. When I was into Suzuki's this model still wasn't working well with any turbo mods. The zc31(model before it) is a lot easier and many run around 200bhp. Great fun but then it's all lost money and your insurance will rocket. After price to do it you might as well buy a mk7.5 Fiesta ST. Even a ecoboost Fiesta remapped with minor mods can get close to 200bhp.

Thank you for your comment and thoughts Brendan - cana you think of a better alternative for the money??

@@CarMadDad the Colt Raliart springs to mind. Depends on what definitions you are looking at for an alternative. I bought mine for 14K with just 2.5% APR on PCP. The Sport had no options as everything was included with a lot of kit. So the ZC32 model was extremely cheap and good value for money. The latest Swift Sport has rocketed up in price. The Panda 100HP (also owned one) and Twingo GT and also in this category of warmish hatches.

@@bigbadbrenster Cheers dude

Good choice chappy

From memory I thought it was pretty great from the blocks chap 👌

They feel pretty sluggish until you hit around 4000rpm. They're a hoot once you're there though.

Cheers

No idea chap! I’ve only been on this one 😂

Sounds like a plan

@@CarMadDad would it ruin the power delivery you think?

@@bisterousmusic2738 For me PERSONALLY i depending on the boost applied (size of supercharger) it could be too much. Part of the enjoyment for me was being able to use all of the power all of the power, all of the time. I think Shaun demonstrated time and time again that the car is not underpowered. I couldn't outrun him in an M2 on the twistys due to his immense cornering speeds! Depending what you have done so far, i'd be inclined to head for brakes and wheels first. ONLY MY OPINION HOWEVER

Believe the engine is completely stock mate. Work went no brakes and handling and it certainly shows

Not too sure dude - 2013 maybe?

@@CarMadDad Not to worry, 100% my next car, just going to get my 2 full years of no claims, then I'll be on the hunt for one!

@@CarMadDad Appriciate the response also :) ty

More than welcome dude and great choice - love these things

new to me chap - interesting!

@@CarMadDad Also, what do you think of a 2019 Suzuki swift sport at 5k miles at the price of £13k? Found it on Autotrader. On the fence due to the fact that I can buy a used Fiesta ST for the same price.

@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 Dude i don't feel qualified to answer this question... I have heard good things about both however more good has been said of the Ford. My advice is get out there and test drive both. Only you know which car is right for you.

Not sure chap but know they are BBS

Agreed 👌👌👌

Agree with this chap - loved the engine - lots of fun - cheers

@@CarMadDad yeah I need to come back and watch it because I was doing a few things at once and just skimmed through the video edit: nice! I liked it

Not sure chap 🤔

I did indeed

Give it time matey - market will calm down

@@CarMadDad I really hope so :)

Cheers for the view and comment Kristian. Personally (subjective opinion incoming) I don’t find the lack of torque an issue and quite enjoy it. You have to work the car harder and inevitably - that’s where I find enjoyment in driving hot hatches. I don’t want to talk out of turn but due to the mods on this one ☝️ I think you’d struggle to shake it on ANY B road... I couldn’t lose him in a 400bhp M2 and I watched him chase down Porsche products for fun... epic driver owner also tbf but the car is special and capable also... Keep your mpg - buy a Tesla! 😜

Small Turbo cars run out of power and torque quickly after the midrange. Fine for daily driving but breathless at higher revs, just where the Swift will come into its stride. I'm not sure the 208 would corner half as good as a standard swift either, but each to their own.

@@nathanselley1109 with 160 bhp and 220 ibft , u don’t need to push her past 4000 rpm buy then your swift is screaming and me I’m gone. Your probably right about the handling though il give you that, I’m gonna fit a koni setup when I’ve got the readys that should sort the handling out.

Revving it out is part of the appeal.......also gona outlast the 1.2t by a long shot.

I’ll pass the message on chappy 👍

@@CarMadDad Can you ask him what wheels they are? Thanks :)

@@nathanselley1109 BBS SR 17x7.5

chains do last much longer though, generally twice that of a cambelt 👍🏻

@@Scala598 My chain is 15 years old with 164k miles on it.

How are you getting on with it?

Each to their own chappy - thank you for your thoughts