Suzuki Swift Hatchback 1.3 GL 5d (2007/56) Suzuki Swift Hatchback 1.3 GL 5d (2007/56) - Owner Review The car can manage five people, and is sufficiently powerful to accommodate motorway driving. But at the same time it is the right size for around town 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Compare cars costs Tweet Summary 4 out of 5 What does this car say about you? Despite its merits, you don't see too many Swifts on the road. Those who do drive one seem to recognize a good car. What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car? It looks just like a Mini? What is it? Would you buy this car again and why? Ideally I would buy the sport version next. But this size of car might not be practical next time. What are you likely to buy next? Ideally something a bit bigger which would be better for towing. Buying experience 3 out of 5 Type of dealer you bought from? Independent Did you buy this car new? New What price did you pay? - When did you buy the car? March 2007 Did you get a good deal and why? Nothing special. Is there any special reason why you bought this car? Car of the year in 2005. Also looked like good fun to drive for its price and engine capacity. Ideal for a young diver looking for reasonable insurance. What was the dealer like? Friendly, but it was pre recession so he didn't need to bend over backwards to sell the car and knew it. Driving it 5 out of 5 What's it like to drive? With 92 bhp, it wont exactly rip up the tarmac, but if you work hard with the gearbox it can perform well. Through corners it grips very well, and the steering is responsive. At high motorway speeds, it can feel a little light. What's it like to park? Good visibility for parking Living with it 4 out of 5 Have you had any problems with the car? There is considerable wind noise from the drivers window at high speeds. Lowering the window slightly fixes the problem, but then the window tends to slip down even further. What's most practical about your car? The car can manage five people, and is sufficiently powerful to accommodate motorway driving. But at the same time it is the right size for around town Favourite gadget, option or accessory? Radio controls on the steering wheel are standard, and very convenient. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 16 Get quote >