Suzuki Swift

Name: Suzuki Swift
Brand: Suzuki
Price: 51900 AED
Availability: InStock

AI-gathered · checked 21 Oct 2026

3.6 MotorClash rating Car 3.6 · from web reviews so far

Starting price

AED 51,900

UAE retail, GL Plus base trim (aggregator listing, updated Sept 2026; excl. VAT)

Max power82 hp
Seats5
Powertrain1.2L 3-cyl petrol (Z12E) with 12V mild-hybrid assist, CVT
DrivetrainFWD
Top speed165 km/h

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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Al Rostamani Trading Company - Suzuki

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Overview

A light, compact 5-seat city hatchback with a small 1.2L three-cylinder engine and CVT. It is cheap to buy and run, with a long 7-year warranty in the UAE. Power, boot space and crash-test results are modest.

Pros

Low purchase price and cheap running costs
7-year unlimited-km warranty in the UAE
Light, easy to park, with agile handling
Well equipped for the class (9-inch screen, 6 airbags)

Cons

Weak 82 hp engine and slow acceleration
Only 3 stars from Euro NCAP, with limited active safety
Small 265 L boot and a basic cabin
Resale values sit behind most Japanese rivals

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Strengths

Very low price and running costs
7-year open-km warranty in the UAE
Light body with good efficiency for a petrol car

Weaknesses

Low power (82 hp) and 0–100 km/h time of roughly 12–13 s
3-star Euro NCAP rating
Small boot and basic materials

Opportunities

Dealer promotions have included service plans, free registration or tinting, and low monthly instalments in Saudi Arabia (check current terms)
A wide trim spread (GL to GLX) lets buyers choose their equipment level

Threats

Resale is weaker than the Japanese mainstream average (about 66% after 3 years, 51% after 5, per CarSwitch)
Larger or better-equipped rivals (Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi Mirage) compete on price
Kuwait availability is unclear and Egyptian prices have risen sharply in 2026

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: Hatchback · Subcompact hatchback
Dimensions: 3,860 × 1,735 × 1,495 mm · 2,450 mm wheelbase
Seats: 5
Powertrain: 1.2L 3-cyl petrol (Z12E) with 12V mild-hybrid assist, CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: 265 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 82 hp
Torque: 112 Nm
0–100 km/h: Not disclosed
Top speed: 165 km/h
Combined range: Not disclosed
EV-only range: Not disclosed
Consumption: 6.2 L/100 km (Suzuki-stated for the UAE-spec car, as reported by YallaMotor). Euro-spec WLTP is 4.0–4.4 L/100 km, so GCC figures are not directly comparable
Charging: Not disclosed

Safety3

Airbags: 6
Driver assistance: GCC-spec equipment lists six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, cruise control and parking sensors. Euro-spec cars add autonomous emergency braking, lane support and driver-fatigue monitoring. A confirmed GCC-spec ADAS list was not found, so check the trim at the dealer.
Safety index: 5.5/10

Ownership1

Warranty: UAE: 7 years, unlimited km manufacturer warranty on new Suzuki cars bought through Al Rostamani Trading Company (official Suzuki UAE). Other markets are shorter: 3 years/100,000 km (Qatar, per Hatla2ee) and 5 years/150,000 km (Egypt, per Hatla2ee).

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 9.0-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless on the base trim per Sayarabay) and Bluetooth. Instrument cluster size not confirmed.
Speakers: Not disclosed
Comfort highlights: Light, agile and easy to park, with good space for the class according to Top Gear. The 265 L boot and small engine suit city use more than long trips. Higher trims add auto climate control and rear AC vents.

Reviews2

MotorClash rating: ★ 3.6 / 5
Summary: Reviewers praise the Swift's light weight, agile handling, low running costs, strong equipment for the price and a good manual gearshift. They criticise the weak 81–82 hp engine, slow acceleration, a modest 3-star Euro NCAP safety result and the small boot.