Swift awarded Best Affordable Hybrid by Best Cars of the Year
Just three months after its launch, the new hybrid Swift has earned the title of Best Affordable Hybrid 2024-2025 from Best Cars of The Year, a recognition Suzuki is proud to announce. The judging panel named the new Swift the clear winner in its category due to its standard hybrid technology across the range, impressive fuel efficiency of 64.2 mpg, and most notably, its affordability, with a price well below £20,000.
Mike Rutherford of Best Cars of The Year praised Suzuki, saying: “Suzuki has to be applauded for making every model available as a hybrid – at a time when consumers are increasingly attracted to this affordable, highly flexible petrol-electric tech. Throw impressive Japanese build quality, a great dealer network and a sub-£20,000 starting price into the mix and it’s no wonder the little Swift appealed to our judges. It’s a car for the real-world.”
With over 3,700 customer orders already placed, the new Swift’s popularity highlights Suzuki’s success in offering vehicles that combine low ownership costs, essential technology, and standard hybrid features. For those needing additional traction in winter or rural areas, the Swift is also available with an optional CVT gearbox and ALLGRIP Auto 4-wheel drive technology. The new Swift will be showcased alongside other category winners and the overall Best Car of The Year at the British Motor Show, held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from Thursday, August 15th, to Sunday, August 18th.
Strong Residual Values:
When buying a new car, considering its future value is crucial, and the new Swift Motion with CVT is projected to hold a strong residual value of 52%, according to industry experts CAP HPI. This translates to a retained value of £10,200 after four years and 40,000 miles (CAP Forecast May 2024). The manual transmission version of the Swift Motion follows closely with a 49% retention rate, or £8,975 over the same period.
Suzuki customers benefit from low ownership costs, further enhanced by an extended warranty of up to seven years. This complimentary warranty kicks in after the standard three-year manufacturer warranty ends, provided the vehicle undergoes its next scheduled service at a Suzuki dealership. The warranty is renewed with each qualifying service, lasting up to seven years or 100,000 miles—whichever comes first.
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