Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid 2020 | a JOLLY GOOD SPORT? | in-depth review

Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid 2020 | a JOLLY GOOD SPORT? | in-depth review
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driving experience 03:4
design and build 11:06
market and model range 22:41
cost of ownership 29:58
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Suzuki's Swift Sport is the unrecognised hero of the warm hatch sector and the latest MK3 model gains mild hybrid tech. Jonathan Crouch reports.
Ten Second Review
The Suzuki Swift Sport has long been a car embraced by serious drivers who know a great handling hot hatch when they see it and remains so in this improved third generation form. Though not especially powerful, it's agile, chuckable and brilliant fun for not a lot of money. Now, its 1.4-litre Boosterjet turbo engine has gained mild hybrid assistance, which has enhanced torque, efficiency and in-gear acceleration. This car will still be a well-kept secret in this segment, but one loyal buyers will enjoy hugely.
Background
I remember when Hot Hatches weren't all about power. You had a simple, revvy, normally aspirated engine and there was certainly no need to fuss about with extra go-faster gadgetry. Four-wheel drive, trick diffs, double-clutch gearboxes, electronic stability systems - all very nice but all there to add weight and cost to what ought to be a simple, inexpensive formula. You might think that it's too late to turn the clock back in this segment - but Suzuki doesn't, delivering us this car, the third generation Swift Sport, here enhanced with mild hybrid power.
This car remains one that can routinely put the wind up far more exalted machinery but and sits in the warm hatch sector somewhere between the Volkswagen up! GTI and the Ford Fiesta ST.
Writer - Jonathan Crouch
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