2000 Suzuki Swift Review (continued)
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Summary

The Swift in present design has been around through six model years, yet it continues to look fresh and measure well against more recent competition. Attributes and limitations counteract one another in yin-yang fashion: It's tiny in overall dimensions, but easy to maneuver in the crunch of urban traffic; affordable for a tight car budget, but nicely equipped and quite comfortable; the small engine may lack power, but that accounts for the frugal fuel consumption.

In short, Swift still deserves keen consideration in the midget economy class.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	GA ($9,099); GL ($10,099)
Engines:
Transmissions:	5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, side-impact door beams
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Ingersoll, Canada

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Swift GL
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, height-adjustable seat belts; power brakes, dual exterior mirrors, 2-speed variable intermittent wipers, rear window defogger, cloth reclining front bucket seats, trip odometer, tachometer, dual cupholders, folding rear seatback, cargo cover
Options As Tested (MSRP):
Destination Charge:	400
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	10499
Layout:	front engine, front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	79 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	75 @ 3000
Transmission:	5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	36/42
Wheelbase:	93.1
Length/width/height:	149.4/62.6/54.7
Track, f/r:	54.5/53.5
Turning circle:	31.2
Seating capacity:	4
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.1/48.9/42.5
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	36.0/48.9/32.2
Cargo volume:	8.4
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Independent
Ground clearance:	6.3
Curb weight:	1895
Tires:	P155/80R13
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum
Fuel capacity:	10.3