2023 Suzuki Swift
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Full service history accompanies this 2023 Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL, a well‑maintained hatchback showing 193 000 km — a sign of regular use rather than neglect. The car’s paperwork and maintenance record make it worth a close look for a first‑time buyer who needs transparency and reliability. The Swift’s compact-car strengths translate into low running costs.
Mechanically it’s the 1.2-litre mild‑hybrid petrol with a manual gearbox and a claimed 3.9 L/100 km economy, which helps keep fuel and insurance bills down; five doors and five seats give sensible everyday practicality and easy city parking. If you’re searching a used Swift for sale or specifically a Swift 1.2 GL, this example balances frugality and usability.
Located in Montana, Pretoria, Gauteng — competitively priced against similar listings on Auto.co.za. Enquire to book a viewing or a test drive, or compare other petrol hatchback in Gauteng Swift listings on Auto.co.za.
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Suzuki Swift safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2017 (rating has expired).
Rated 4 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2017 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki’s Swift really is the B-segment hatchback for real South Africans — students, first-jobbers, anyone hacking across town on the daily grind who refuses to drive something that feels bargain-basement. You get a 1.2-litre petrol up front (no diesel, but who’s crying?), and there’s a choice of manual, CVT, or semi-automatic. That’s not just box-ticking — it means if you’re stuck in Sandton traffic or doing Jo’burg-to-Pretoria runs, there’s a Swift that won’t make you want to gnaw your knuckles. On paper at least, it fights the usual suspects: Polo Vivo, Starlet, Kiger. But the Swift’s lighter chassis and CVT option give it an edge those rivals mostly can’t match at the same price. Looking at the numbers, you’re not short of options. There are 173 Swifts on offer, from as low as R119,900 for the bargain hunters to R389,900 for something fresh off the dealership floor. The real action sits with the GL+ CVT — 39 cars between R229,900 and R269,900 — which is the spec I’d have if you pack smart and want comfort without the price shock. The GL+ manual sits just behind, both in price and popularity. What’s worth flagging is the mileage: 24,773 km on average across used cars is almost suspiciously low. These Swifts are barely run in, which is rare in this segment. Also, there’s a near-even split between new (79) and used (94) cars, so you’re not stuck with clapped-out ex-rental stock. For the money, you get a more modern, lighter car than a Polo Vivo, with the bonus of a proper auto for city life — and that’s the point.
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2023 Suzuki Swift
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Montana, Pretoria, Gauteng
Suzuki Swift FAQs
Common questions about the Suzuki Swift in South Africa.
