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    2009 Suzuki Swift

    The 2009 Suzuki Swift is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $18,500 for the XE variant and topping out at $26,500 for the Sport variant.

    There are 7 variants of the Swift available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2008.

    The 2009 Swift was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Suzuki Swift include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder (75kW/133Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (92kW/148Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $18,500 - $26,500
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $18,500 - $26,500
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Good

    1 Reviews

    2009 Suzuki Swift

    Available Variants

    The Suzuki Swift comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XE and the most expensive being Sport.

    2009 Suzuki Swift

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    Pros

    • Massive fun to drive
    • Mild-hybrid is surprisingly functional
    • Undeniable value

    Cons

    • Looks aren't to everyone's tastes
    • Scratchy safety rating
    • Affordable Chinese rivals coming soon
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    Power to Weight
    70.75 - 83.26 kW/t
    60.87 kW/t
    115.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    213 litres
    213 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 7.5 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    600 - 714 km
    592 km
    1,000 km
    Price
    $17,990 - $26,200
    $17,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 9 years
    1 year
    9 years
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    GL

    2025

    $24,530

    GL

    2023

    $24,990

    GLS

    2024

    $25,990

    GLZ

    2025

    $28,500

    Hybrid Glx

    2023

    $28,990

    RSC

    2025

    $29,990

    Sport

    2023

    $32,990

    Year
    2025
    2024
    2023
    Engine Type
    1.2L Combustion
    1.2L Mhev
    1.4L Combustion
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Manual
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    66 kW
    60 kW
    61 kW
    103 kW

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    2009 Suzuki Swift

    Dimensions

    3,760 mm
    1,690 mm
    1,500 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,760 mm
    Overall Width1,690 mm
    Overall Height1,500 mm
    Wheelbase2,380 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm
    Load Capacity445 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2009 Suzuki Swift

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Suzuki Swift is the XE variant that starts from $18,500.

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    The most expensive Suzuki Swift is the Sport variant that starts from $26,500.

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    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Swift is 1000 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Suzuki Swift is the GLX variant which measures 1690mm wide, 3760mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Swift is the Sport variant which has 92kW of power and 148nm of torque.

    The Suzuki Swift is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Suzuki Swift is the XE variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1485 kg.

    The Suzuki Swift may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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