Suzuki Swift Sport - Polo GTI competitor?

[pologti18t]

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I always thought these "cute".... surprised at the price. $24K! and available "7 speed auto"

[Hooti3]

More like a Polo 77TSI competitor.

[NRD80Y]

More like a Polo 77TSI competitor.

and it's in the Golf-size category.

100kw, 160Nm and 0-100 in 8.1 doesn't really get me all that excited. Looks nice on the outside, seats look nice, dash is meh.

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[Lucas_R]

The Swifts are a great little car - and good fun to drive too. In saying that, i wouldn't put it in the same category as the Polo GTi which is superior in pretty much every area - but also more expensive and with a huge waiting list.

If the Polo had the 90TSI motor available, then it would perhaps be a more of a competitor. The only real competitor i can think of for the previous generation Swift Sport, was the Ford Fiesta XR4, and perhaps the Renault Cllio 172/182.

[Molotov]

More like a Polo 77TSI competitor.

Agreed on the 77tsi. Looks like great value for money.

[pologti18t]

and it's in the Golf-size category.

No, polo class. Swift is quite small.

Interesting it has standard bixenons included in the $24K RRP.

No turbo = p plater friendly.

[Buller_Scott]

funnily enough, there are some out there who say that the swift is a class smaller than the polo.

as for whether or not the swift sport will be a competitor for the polo gti, to some it just may be...

i've recently, after driving a nissan micra hire car (my clutch is brokened), been re-assessing what i value when driving a car (dont laugh, dynamically the micra is very entertaining).

the following comes to mind:
- ability to feel the road through the steering wheel
- a pointy front end
- light front end, helping the car to turn in more when asked, rather than sweep wide
- good feedback when changing direction

i find that outright speed, and 1/10th second quicker pace, is becoming less and less of a factor in driving enjoyment, personally.

for anyone who thinks like i've outlined above, then yes, the swift sport (if it's dynamically on point, with great feedback) could very well be a legitimate contender.

[NRD80Y]

No, polo class. Swift is quite small.

Really? I just always assumed it was bigger than the Polo. I'll have to have a closer look sometime.

[Molotov]

No, polo class. Swift is quite small.

Interesting it has standard bixenons included in the $24K RRP.

No turbo = p plater friendly.

You've got to think Bi-Xenons are going to start to become standard and/or a lot cheaper as an extra. Charging $2k is taking the p!ss imo.

[DoggieHowser]

Why does this look weird? Are the rims too small!??