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As part of the Series II upgrade, the GLX scored a big safety upgrade.
As part of the Series II upgrade, the GLX scored a big safety upgrade.
EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

  • 1.0-litre turbo is great
  • Good spec
  • Fun to drive

Dislikes

  • Pricey compared to rivals
  • Slow steering
  • CVT auto doesn't suit turbo engine

The GLX turbo scores Suzuki's 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo engine, with a much healthier 82kW and 160Nm driving the front wheels through a six-speed torque converter auto. It's almost a shame there isn't a manual version.

The Series II improvements have also brought a solid price jump to $25,410 driveaway, a solid increase on the old model. For your money you get 16-inch alloys, air-conditioning, LED headlights, reversing camera, cruise control, cloth interior, remote central locking, auto-down power windows and a space-saver spare.

The GLX has two more speakers than the Navigator and Navigator Plus pair, with a six-speaker stereo powered by the 7.0-inch touchscreen media and sat nav system that also has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

As part of the Series II upgrade, the GLX scored a big safety upgrade, with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert and you get forward AEB with both low and high speed operation, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning as well as six airbags and the usual ABS and stability controls.

The Swift GLX scored five ANCAP stars in 2017.

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Suzuki Swift 2021: GLX Turbo

Safety Rating
Engine Type Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 5.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $22,660 - $27,940

Pricing Guides

$22,386
Based on 22 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$18,988
HIGHEST PRICE
$31,888

Range and Specs

Vehicle Specs Price*
100 Year Anniversary LTD Edtn 1.2L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE $19,250 - $24,310
GLX (qld) 1.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC $18,370 - $23,210
GLX Turbo 1.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC $22,660 - $27,940
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*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
Peter Anderson
Contributing journalist
Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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Pricing Guide
$18,988
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data.
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