😂😂. I am a Swift fan, I regularly travel on weekends from Limpopo to Gauteng. I was unfortunate to lose my swift GLX in an accident and after driving the Polo GT 2014 model, all I can say is I would pick the Swift all day everyday. Only problem is in the steep slopes otherwise we Swifting all the way. Great content, Muzi.
Nice video. For me personally as a person living in Gauteng, a car needs to comfortably do 160km/hr. Driving slow isn't always the safest thing, you need something snappy to overtake people who can't brake properly.
I drove a Swift from Kimberley to De Aar, that's about 3 hours max and from De Aar to Bloemfontein via R48 and that's about 4 hours max and 1 full tank plus R300 refill. It was a smooth drive. That's when I realized Suzuki is on its own lane.
Which is Suzuki swift Manual? Ey man tell me here, when you start the car, do you need accelerator and clutch balance to move it? Or just clutch balance it?. I was doing my lessons, I did one with old Kia picanto, and only needed to balance clutch only to move it, then I did it with old Tata Indica, I needed Clutch and accelerator balance in order to move without switching off.
I'd recommend 195/50/15, ive had them since 2019 though ive changed due to wear but they have a sportish look, well balanced on curves and aren't too low for road noise and comfort.
My sister is planning to buy her first car and I have been recommending this car because of you my brother and I told her to subscribe on your page and video is great because she wants a small car for 200k or less, will drive from GP to KZN and back maybe 3 times in a year.
I had the privilege of driving Suzuki Swift as a car hire a few times, I first had it driving to Port Alfred from Johannesburg & back, I must say for it's size and engine capacity, it gave such an amazing & comfortable drive, unexpected from the car it's size. Had different cars for hire, and in between, there would be a swift, I must say it's not a bad car for it's size and performance, also very good on fuel, now my personal take for your Cape Town trip is, travel in it as is, no change of Tyre size, those are perfectly fine as they are, for as long as they are in good condition, just go for it, only your normal service, and that's it. Bigger tyres may affect handling on the road, which may be uncomfortable
@Dr, for the next trip please consider calculating the fuel consumption manually just to see how accurate the trip computer is : (distance traveled ➗️ by amount of fuel put in)
I drive a cx5 changed my stock 255/65R17 to 265/65R17 best decision ever. The handling has improved drastically . Im just not sure if anything happens on the road the insurance company might play hide & seek with my claims since u know how they have all the excuses in the world to tell you why everything is your fault n why they can’t pay.
Great content, chief. 👌 Great fuel saving vehicle. If it wasn't for potholes, given the stability complaint, I'd go with a 16 inch and play with the tyre profile. You can use the tyre websites to check by how much you can upsize without impacting the speedometer readings.
Nice videos baba.. can u also advice on the cars that are good at long distance of 150 km daily travel.. and can u please cover affordable diesel cars.. I hear good things abt them and bit surprised why they are so few. I'm doing my research looking to buy my first car😅 🙏🏾
185/65R15 will be perfect. 195/55R15 will be heavy for the small car and you will feel each small bump and handling on rough surfaces will be worst. High risk of punture when hitting potholes etc. I had 195s on my tazz and they were not good...
Hi Muzi. I am just frustrated because all the cars that fall under my budget are ugly. Im talking cars like Suzuki espresso. Renault Kwid. I qualify for better cars but they cost amounts of money I would never want to spend on a car. These car brands need to make cheap cars beautiful as well. I feel like they make them ugly on purpose to push us to the more expensive models. That is the only justifiable reason the designer of the suzuki espresso still has a job. I think I will settle for a second hand Ford figo. The prices seem low and negotiable. Also, its not bad looking. Not beautiful but at least not embarassingly ugly.
We got a grand i10 and last December I drove it from Cape Town to venda and back to Cape Town. These cars are great as a daily drive but horrible for long highway distance. Average was over 6 lt per 100km
Can you please make a video about classic cars like golf 1, Toyota Corolla 16 velve , BMW 320i I would love to know a lot about them more specially the cost of ownership and their problems
Regarding the tire question, what’s the difference in power between the model you have and the Sport? Intuitively, the more power you have the more rubber you’ll need for optimal traction at higher speeds and rates of acceleration. Otherwise if you get unnecessarily bigger tires for an underpowered car, you’re likely to negatively impact your fuel economy as the car needs to put in more effort to get the tires moving. That’s just me spit balling here 🤔
Last year December I drove from Centurion to Graskop to Nelspruit and to Kruger National park with one full tank, I only filled up when I drove back to Centurion from Nelspruit. With a Suzuki Swift GLX AMT
Muzi passing trucks in a small car, he must have had practice by owning a car we won't mention. Fully agree with your sentiments, I once drove 250km twice in a day with a VW up, wasn't enjoyable with the lack of power at higher speeds! Maybe electric drive trains are the answer to the small hatch's power delivery deficiency?
We drove the swift from bloem to Bethlehem. You are right I need a different car because my work requires me to be on the road 80% of the time and the swift just isn’t it. Struggling to find a car that fits constant travel. Any tips where I should look?
I'd recommend a Toyota Corolla Hatch , the 2019 -2020 models are going for anywhere between R240k to R280k . Plus the turbocharged unit is very nippy on open road and it's extremely comfortable. Don't sleep on the Nissan Micra as well . But the rear headroom is horrible on those cars.
The 185/65 15 on the swift sport it's perfect brother, the apolo brand that comes with car hugs the road like glue even in the rain...I got my car for 2 years now, the tyres are still going fine like day I bought it
We from a POV of someone who has driven that car , Id say that car is not bad but I always felt that the car is too high and feels sketchy when you have to hit sharp conners so maybe some thicker tyers and if at all possible a lower suspension 🤔🤔 (but you may feel the bumps a bit more)
Awesome summary brother😮 I really loved the swift but I thought the baleno would be a better option🤷🏾♂️🤐 Guess what? My budget was no more than 300k and I ended up with a fiesta ST🤔🥹 I just fell in love with a good condition well maintained example and I just get everything from it. Fuel consumption is around 9l per 100km if you drive mad otherwise it hovers at 7,2l. Always buy a car you happy with. If I got the Suzuki I would be crying 😢as I’m on freeway often😮
But regarding the Swift, I have driven numerous rentals for the company I previously worked for. And the Suzuki Swift is one of thee best cars I have driven and would get one given the chance. Put R200 petrol from Port Shepstone to Durban, driving at the highway speed limit, Bobs your uncle...
try using continental cc6 for ultra comfort or uc6 or 7 you will be surprised. 195 55 r16 will be great for handling ;or you can use 195 45 r17 as in swift sports for go cart feel; but comfort goes out of window. 185 65 r15 is good compromise on comfort for handling. try good tyres which are known for low noise as cc6 or uc6 or the michlins comfort oriented ones. appolos are not comparable to michelins and continental for that matter
No ways you are complaining about road noise😅, I always hear you tell people they don't need sound proofin, they must just turn up their volume 😂😂. Great video bro.
Thanks for this Muzi, it came at a perfect time. I was planning to hire this car for a trip from Cape Town to Butterworth, now I know what to expect, it is going to be a long trip.
Leave a message when you go pass Jbay mkhaya, on your way to Gcuwa.. December ill be working and mostly at night be on the N2 near Mentorskraal doing blue lights patrol 😊have a safe trip mfo
Please review the suzuki S-Presso, almost every car reviewer says its a good car for first time buyers, i wanna hear your opinion....a swift is currently expensive
If you are concerned with road noise, try adding sound-deadening sheets. All you need is a few in the doors. They are pretty cheap and can be installed yourself.
Inform them. They can look for outrageous reasons to not pay out a claim even when they are wrong just hoping you'll take it and not bother with the courts. If you tell them they can't say we aren't paying because your car looked attractive because of the leather seats.
On the tyre topic, I drive a Baleno GLX 1.5 with factory Tyres. What's the next best option of tyre size for a steady drive when doing long distance aswell as gravel sometimes muddy roads?
I have driven long distance with the GLX rim size. No problems. Apart from road noise, it handles and accelerates well. I have done mountain road, mud road, gravel and no problem.
First time commitment to your show, I like the way uchaza ngakhona. Sengifunde okuningi about cars, cause for me, bengishaya ukhiye ngihambe, okunye nokunye, angizingeni. Thank you, keep up the good work
