Suzuki Swift RS Review

Suzuki Swift RS is one of the most popular vehicles that you can find in Sri Lanka as of now. The unique compact sporty design of Suzuki Swift is one of the biggest reasons behind its popularity. Swift is not a new car to Sri Lanka. Out of them, Suzuki Swift RS is the fourth generation. Continue to read and we will share what this car is all about.

The fourth generation of Suzuki Swift comes with numerous upgrades when compared to the previous generations. In fact, this version is relatively bigger. Hence, you can expect to receive a bigger passenger cabin.

There is a refreshed look and feel on the front of Suzuki Swift RS. It comes with fog lamps. Moreover, you can get a mild hybrid version as well. The RS version comes with some aggressive design features on the front. For example, you will be able to see a good-looking shell in the car. Some cars come along with four-way cameras as well. No matter what, the Suzuki Swift RS has an aggressive look and feel. It truly matches with the definition of RS – “Rally Sports”.

Standard brushed aluminum alloy wheels come along with the Suzuki Swift RS car. These cars have 16-inch alloy wheels. There is a decent ground clearance available with the car. However, the ground clearance of the RS model is quite less, and it is only around 130 mm. Moreover, you need to understand that the RS version comes with stiff suspensions. You should keep these facts in mind when you are getting the RS version. There are winker mirrors on the car as well. This is a great looking car available out there to consider. There are invisible door handles on the car, which are quite similar to what you can find in Toyota CH-R.

The aggressive look and feel on the front is visible on the rear of Suzuki Swift RS as well. For example, there is a spoiler that comes with brake lights. There is a rear mounted wiper in the car as well. The Suzuki Badge, Swift Badge, and RS badges are available on the car. RS badge is blue in the hybrid version, whereas it is red in the non-hybrid version. You can get the sporty F1 look and feel in the rear center mounted fog light in the car.

Regardless of the price tag, you can get a decent boot space in the car. The 270-litre boot space will make sure that you will not end up with missing out any boot space for your day-to-day needs. However, you will have to hold up your luggage before you put them in your car. There is a removable tray available with the boot. There is no spare wheel available in the boot. However, there is a toolkit available in the place of the spare wheel.

Booster Jet technology from Suzuki is available with the Suzuki Swift RS car. This car has a turbocharged 1-litre 3-cylinder engine. The engine offers a power output of 130 horsepower. You can also find a 2-litre engine in the non-hybrid version. However, it is a downgraded car in terms of performance, and you will only be getting a power output of 89 horsepower. There is a CVT gearbox available in Suzuki Swift RS.

On average, Suzuki Swift RS would offer a fuel consumption of around 10 kmpl on the city, and around 15 kmpl on the city. If you are driving the hybrid version, you can get 14 kmpl on the city and 20 kmpl on outstations. It will cost around Rs. 5,500 to Rs. 6,000 for full tank the car. A service would cost around Rs. 6,500 to Rs. 7,000.

There is a modern interior on Suzuki Swift RS. The very first thing you will notice is that the sporty design of exterior is continued in the interior. You can easily adjust the seating position. Even though this is a hatchback car, you can get decent legroom in the car. Regardless of your height, you can get a comfortable driving experience. Similarly, there is a decent headspace as well. The brush metal elements of the design are available on the interior of Suzuki Swift RS as well.

There is a rich setup in the Suzuki Swift RS car. You can get CD, Bluetooth, and other standard options in the display. It offers a decent touch experience as well. There is a climate controlling Air Conditioning System in the car. You can use it to adjust the interior temperature of the car according to your preferences. There are few storage areas available around the driving seat as well.

You will not complain about the legroom and headroom when you get into the rear seat of the car. There are fabric seats available in the front as well as on the rear of the car. There is a small cupholder on the side doors.

There are some impressive safety features available to you with the Suzuki Swift RS car. They include collision avoiding system, lane departure warnings, auto-stop, and many more. You can keep the peace of mind when you are driving this car on the road. Four-way cameras can help you to enhance driving safety and convenience.

Suzuki Swift RS offers a practical driving experience. You will find it as an easy task to operate the car due to its compact dimensions. Moreover, the RS version offers a sporty feel as you drive. You will not get a wider driving experience as in a sedan. However, there is a great driving experience offered without any blind spots. You will enjoy the day-to-day performance that your Suzuki Swift RS would offer. If you compare this car with the similar cars available for the same budget, you cannot ask for a better option.