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Suzuki Swift

Swift frontal view
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2017

Verdict

The passenger compartment of the Swift remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs for both the driver and passenger.  Suzuki showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the chest was marginal, both for the driver and the rear seat passenger.  Otherwise, protection of critical body areas was rated a good or adequate.  The Swift scored maximum points in both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, with good protection of all critical body regions.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.  However, a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated poor whiplash protection for occupants in those seating positions.  The Swift has, as part of its 'Radar Brake Support' option pack, autonomous emergency braking.  The results of tests on that system are not included in this rating.

In the frontal offset test, readings from the 6 year dummy indicated poor chest protection and weak protection of the neck.  For the 10 year dummy, neck protection was marginal.  In the side barrier test, decelerations in the chest indicated poor protection of the 10 year dummy.  Protection in this test was, otherwise, good.  The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position.  Clear information is provided regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded.  All of the restraint types for the which the Swift is designed could be properly installed and accommodated.

The protection provided by the bonnet to the head of a struck pedestrian was predominantly good or adequate, with poor results recorded on the stiff windscreen pillars.  The bumper scored maximum points, offering good protection to pedestrians' legs at all test locations.  Protection of the pelvis was predominantly good but some weak and poor results were also recorded.

The Swift has, as standard, as seatbelt reminder system for the front and rear seats.  Autonomous emergency braking is included in the 'Radar Brake Support' option pack.   The results of tests on that system are not included in this rating.

Tested ModelSuzuki Swift 1.2L GL, RHD
Body TypeHatchback
Kerb Weight855 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

83%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

75%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

69%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

25%

Safety Equipment

Driver
Passenger
Rear
Front Airbag
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
NOT_AVAILABLE
Belt Pretensioner
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Belt Loadlimiter
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Knee Airbag
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating Validity

Body Type
Variant Description
Drivetrain
Rating Applies LHD
Rating Applies RHD
5 door Hatchback
1.2 petrol - Suzuki Swift
4x4
true
true
5 door Hatchback
1.0 turbo petrol (inc. 2019 K12D revision) - Suzuki Swift
4x4
true
true
5 door Hatchback
1.0 turbo petrol (inc. 2019 K12D revision) - Suzuki Swift
4x2
true
true
5 door Hatchback
1.2 petrol - Suzuki Swift*
4x2
true
true
  • * Tested Variant

Additional Information