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Nor could Swift diesel buyers look forward to reclaiming 100% of the London congestion charge. Hence a few tweaks by the Suzuki engineers in order to get this car down to a figure of 119g/km, qualifying it for both Band B and 100% congestion charge relief. That's better.The Suzuki's DDiS diesel engine is a major player in the Swift line-up. It's not that there's anything wrong with the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines that comprise the remainder of the range but there's just something about compact diesel cars that makes sense. Fuel economy is the obvious benefit of filling-up from the black handled pump and, sure enough, the Swift DDiS is offers a thrifty official average consumption of 61.4mpg. This isn't the massive benefit that it first appears because the petrol 1.3-litre model turns in a 46mpg average and the 1.5-litre petrol can manage 44mpg - they're also both substantially cheaper than the 1.3-litre DDiS. At £10,515, the oil-burner is £2,000 more than the entry-level 1.3-litre petrol and you'd have to run it for over 120,000 miles before you recouped the difference on fuel costs alone (80,000-miles if you compare it to the 1.5-litre petrol). Where the diesel option does start to look more appealing financially is in those low C02 emissions (which as we've said, position it in a lower road tax bracket than the petrol choices), and its higher residual values - even if these are unlikely to be on a par with rival superminis from mainstream brands. The insurance group is a lowly 4A as well, the same as the 1.3-litre petrol. Ownership costs are definitely a strongpoint of the Swift DDiS but the factor that should attract most buyers is the diesel's driving experience. The engine itself is slightly unusual in that as well as the latest common-rail injection architecture, it also employs a turbocharger and intercooler. The result is a flatter torque curve than you'll find in many rival diesel superminis. That means improved engine response and flexibility at a wider range of engine speeds."Ownership costs are definitely a strongpoint of the Swift DDiS"With its maximum torque of 170Nm, the DDiS has significantly more low-end grunt even than the 1.5-litre petrol unit with its 133Nm output. Higher in the rev range, despite the diesel's impressive flexibility, the 1.5 petrol feels more eager thanks to its 101bhp rating but low and mid-range punchiness is the name of the game for urban motoring and the 64bhp 1.3-litre DDiS has plenty of that. The Swift handles very adeptly, remaining composed in the corners and giving good feedback to the driver through the well-sprung suspension. On the road, the springs can be a bit noisy when travelling over bumps but most keen drivers will happily put up with that as a trade-off against the car's sporty character. The Swift's handling and packaging are key strong points and both are helped by the fact that the chassis offers the widest track in the class (1470mm wide at the front and 1480 at the back), which in turn translates into the greatest overall width of any supermini (1,690mm). Coupled with a long wheelbase and compact engines, this frees up plenty of room in the cabin and allows for a 213-litre luggage area. Visually, the Swift is refreshingly different, offering what Suzuki calls a "1.5 box" design. Rather than being an amorphous blob, the Swift has a pronounced bonnet line and a very shapely contour along its shoulders. A wide air dam and big headlamps give the car a distinctive `face' and the big wheels at each corner of the car give the impression that it's solidly planted to the road. The black pillars give the car a floating glasshouse effect and the wraparound glazing helps to promote better all round visibility. The rear of the car is even more expressive, with thickset haunches and a roof that melds into an integrated spoiler. Overall, there's more than a hint of new MINI about the car and Suzuki will be more than happy if some of the trendy image of BMW's baby rubs off. The interior is also very different from what we've come to expect from Suzuki. Again a wraparound theme dominates, with smoothly curved surfaces and a number of bright ideas. The illuminated ring around the speedometer is a welcome change from the usual chrome rings and the three-spoke steering wheel looks agreeably sporty. Taking its cue from Suzuki's sports bike expertise, the tachometer dial features a zero mark at the six o'clock position. A centrally mounted information display takes care of the time, fuel consumption and outside temperature functions. Suzuki have listened to customers who are tired of manipulating tiny, fiddly audio and climate buttons and have instead opted for big, easy to reach dial-type controls. The audio system can also be operated from a set of optional wheel-mounted switches. Where the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol choices are offered in GL and GLX trim levels respectively, the 1.3-litre DDiS diesel is a trim level in its own right. The actual specification is virtually identical to the 1.5-litre GLX cars with only the petrol's keyless entry system being omitted so buyers get plenty of the good stuff. Air-conditioning, alloy wheels and front fog lamps all feature as does a CD stereo, electric windows and remote central locking. Is the 1.3 DDiS diesel the pick of the Suzuki Swift range? The answer is a resounding, `it depends what you're looking for'. Buyers for whom price is the prime determining factor won't be able to see past the 1.3-litre petrol car while people who select their vehicles purely on grounds of 0-60mph acceleration and top speed will favour the 1.5. If, however, you take the longer view - looking at ownership costs and residual values while also weighing up the DDiS Swift's generous specification and muscular performance - it may well look the best bet.Facts At A Glance CAR: Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS PRICE: £10,515 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 4A CO2 EMISSIONS: 119g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 14.2s / Max Speed 102mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 49.6mpg / (extra urban) 69mpg / (combined) 61.4mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 3695/1690/1500 Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value Wednesday April 9 Send by Messenger Email this article Print ADVERTISEMENT if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['yYjmN1f4eEc-']='&U=13oih0300%2fN%3dyYjmN1f4eEc-%2fC%3d200127573.202028669.203299357.200493719%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d201134202%2fV%3d1'; Car Videos Paris Motor Show See the world's newest carsbefore they hit the road. 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Steve Ghosley ReportsMention Suzukis Grand Vitara and many will conjure up visions of garishly decorated 4x4s of the kind that used to be favoured by those of questionable taste whose principal objective was to be noticed. Thankfully, those days are largely behind us now and the latest generation of Grand Vitara shows an unexpected maturity and refinement. For a model to have total credibility in this sector, however, it needs an impressive diesel in its line up. The Suzuki Grand Vitara 1. Build {'rating_Build'}.gif'> Comfort {'rating_Comfort'}.gif'> Depreciation {'rating_Depreciation'}.gif'> Economy {'rating_Economy'}.gif'> Equipment {'rating_Equipment'}.gif'> Handling {'rating_Handling'}.gif'> Insurance {'rating_Insurance'}.gif'> Performance {'rating_Performance'}.gif'> Styling {'rating_Styling'}.gif'> Value {'rating_Value'}.gif'> 9-litre DDiS that we look at here could be just that model.Its good to see the Vitara brand being rehabilitated after the indignities it suffered at the hands of fashion in the early nineties. The first signs of a Vitara revival came in 1998 when an all-new model was introduced. Suzuki ditched the rather frivolous short-wheelbase Vitara in 2000 and sales of the more sensible Grand started to pick up, helped by a handsome three-door Grand Vitara model introduced in 2001. Seven years is a long time for a model to survive in a sector as fast moving as the compact 4x4 market, and even the introduction of a seven-seat version couldnt punt the Grand Vitara into the premier league of big sellers. What was needed was an all-new model and when the covers came off the show car at the 2005 Frankfurt Show, it was apparent that Suzuki had been paying attention to the current trends. The 1.9-litre diesel engine in the latest version is sourced from Renault and delivers a hefty 221 ft lbs of torque for reassuring operation both on and off road. This power makes the Grand Vitara a far more versatile proposition, with even enough power to pull a small caravan if required. The all-new permanent four-wheel drive system with differential lock and low range transfer box is at the heart of this Grand Vitaras accomplished performance. The intercooled and turbocharged diesel can hurry this 4x4 to 62 mph in a lively 13.2 seconds and then go on to hit a top speed of 106mph. Yet despite all this get up and go, the Grand Vitara 1. 9-litre DDiS returns a very healthy 36.7 mpg on the combined cycle. Only currently available in five-door five-seater guise and with a manual gearbox, this diesel Vitara starts at under £17,000."This Grand Vitara has come of age and is now impossible to dismiss in the same way earlier models once were"Despite the low asking price, this five-door model is generously equipped and features as standard climate control air-conditioning, front and rear electric windows, an integrated radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted audio controls, tinted glass, a tilt adjustable steering, reclining rear seats, heated and folding door mirrors, an immobiliser, alloy wheels and front fog lights. There is also the security of front, side and curtain airbags for front seat occupants, plus rear curtain airbags for the rear passengers. The neat, minimal front end styling is very appealing, while the sculpted wheel arches and clever use of curves and angles in the cars glasshouse gives it a very contemporary look. The Grand Vitara has a unique body construction featuring a lightweight monocoque design without a separate chassis. A built-in ladder frame provides a stiff platform which ensures that this SUV has the rigidity to match the most traditional of off roaders. Longer, taller and wider than its predecessor, it improves on its packaging still further, offering decent space for taller rear seat passengers. A side-hinged tailgate features a separately opening rear window section so youll be able to sling a couple of bags in if space is tight in the multi-storey. The interior has been given a radical rethink. Gone are the acres of black or grey plastics as seen in the old Grand Vitara and in its place comes a far more stylish duotone finish to the dashboard. The three-spoke steering wheel is an attractive design and can be configured with wheel-mounted controls for the stereo. The centre console features clean design and effective ergonomics while the instrument binnacle contains the speedometer in the middle ringed by a metallic finish. The rev counter sits on one side and the minor dials on the other, creating an interesting three-dimensional effect. Soft touch plastics are used for the door tops and the grab handles and many of the oddments trays feature damped actions for their lids, helping to further reinforce the impression of quality. The Grand Vitara has been designed with utility in mind too. There are three 12v power outlets fitted as standard one in the boot and two in the front of the cabin so that should put paid to arguments over whether the phone or the iPod gets priority. The side-opening tailgate also incorporates an interesting function whereby it will open to 65 degrees to an initial detent so that the luggage bay can still be accessed and traffic can still see the tail lights. Pull it again and it will swing open through the full 90-degree arc. Suzukis sticker price of £16,999 for the Grand Vitara 1.9-litre DDiS is as much as £2,750 less than some of its nearest rivals. With this advantage and having upped its game in all departments, the Grand Vitara can now really begin to challenge the Japanese market leaders Nissan, Toyota and Honda. With clean, muscular styling, generous equipment levels and improved build quality, this compact 4x4 has come of age and is now impossible to dismiss in the same way earlier models once were.Facts At A Glance CAR: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS 5-door PRICE: £16,999 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 12 [est] CO2 EMISSIONS: 205g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60 13.2 seconds. Top Speed 106mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 36.7 mpg WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height, 4470/1810/1695mm Send by Messenger Email this article Print More news and reviews from Suzuki More motoring news Message Boards - Talk about it Latest Videos Latest Message Board Threads Got an opinion? Have your say! ADVERTISEMENT if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['aWI8OFf4eEY-']='&U=13o3e4dr6%2fN%3daWI8OFf4eEY-%2fC%3d200127573.202028669.203299357.200493719%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d201134203%2fV%3d1'; Search new and used cars var kk_num_offers=3; RECENT OFFERS FROM YAHOO! CARS£14299.00Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS 4x4 5 dr(Motors.co.uk)View offer£7295.00Suzuki, Grand Vitara 16v Black(eBay.co.uk)View offer£31995.00Chrysler, Grand Voyager, 1.6, 5 dr(Pentagon)View offer SEARCH NEW & USED CARS SELL YOUR CAR FOR £9.99 £9.99 until sold! Reach over half a million buyers on Yahoo! and Kelkoo for a quick and easy sale.more Video on Yahoo! 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Photograph: Simon Stuart-Miller In years gone by, cars were not guaranteed to start. The sound of recalcitrant engines and stuttering chokes frequently filled the air, or that part of the air that hadn't already been filled by the sound of exasperated expletives. Back then, it wasn't safe to walk down the street without being press-ganged into jump-starting some stalled motor or other. But all that stuff is now a remote, and therefore romantic, memory. Modern cars always start. The only problem now is knowing how to start them. Suzuki Swift 1.3 SZ3 DDiS Price £10,780 Top speed 103mph Acceleration 0-62mph in 13.7 seconds Average consumption 62.8mpg CO2 emissions 119g/km Eco rating 8 Bound for… The gap in the market In a word Nifty Alas, it's not always obvious. There might be an ignition key, or there might not. There could be a button, or no button at all. You might just need to be in the car with the car lock and that, plus a quick squeeze of the accelerator, will be enough to engage the engine. Or, as in the case of the Suzuki Swift, there might just be a little plastic stump where you'll try to insert a key. Here's a tip. Don't. You'd have more joy inserting a piece of your anatomy.It turns out all you have to do is twist the stump, but it's a strange arrangement, neither one thing nor the other, a sort of design afterthought. What makes it stranger is that just about everything else about the Swift is so well put together.It's nippy and a thrill to drive, taking corners so effortlessly that it positively demands naughtiness. If you're going to be confronting narrow streets, traffic jams and tiny parking spaces (ie, the typical British driving experience), then this is the car in which to take on that challenge. It doesn't glide through traffic so much as dribble, slipping in and out with what feels like the automotive equivalent of a step-over. In a rare incidence of appropriate celebrity marketing, Cristiano Ronaldo fronted the original marketing campaign.The net result is that it's more waspishly fun to drive than a Mini or a Fiat Cinquecento or just about any other small car on the road. The simple innocent pleasure of cutting in front of some oversized 4x4 at the last moment is almost impossible to resist in this baby.It's also stylish without making a fuss of itself, cleanly laid out but not dully utilitarian. It bears a certain visual resemblance to a Mini but with a more attractively rounded bonnet, like a Mini might look if it could start all over again. Best of all, it's cheap, certainly by comparison with the Mini. The diesel, it's true, is less cheap, though the extra cost is offset against savings on fuel. And while the diesel delivers slightly less performance, it's no less enjoyable to drive than the petrol version.So, all in all, it's hard to find fault with the Swift. It could be said that it's a hit from start to finish. Or rather, from just after the start. Turning it on is the only turn-off. Printable version Send to a friend Share Clip Contact us larger | smaller Email Close Recipient's email address Your first name Your surname Add a note (optional) Your IP address will be logged Share Close Short link for this page: http://gu.com/p/2fb3z Digg reddit Google Bookmarks Twitter del.icio.us StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Facebook Mixx it! 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What supermini can offer you relative exclusivity and an economical price?The Swift with its new highly efficient and clean diesel engine is a match for the best from Europe and Japan and it gives the car sprightly performance and very good economy.It is a sweet sounding and running engine, eager to please and deliver all that it's asked to do, while the transmission is finger-light and direct with an easy clutch. You will enjoy driving in town as much as country.Twiddle the wheel a bit and it turns in less space than it takes for most city cars and it still provides good feedback on twisting roads.I liked the way the power and feel of the brakes also matched that of the other controls and the handbrake was strong.Simple, big instruments, backed by warning lights stood out on the fascia and the standard air conditioning was also straightforward and backed by powered front windows.It's worth mentioning that a cd-player, central locking, alloy wheels and comprehensive airbags are all standard as well and you can order satellite navigation and a manual sunroof.The oddments provision is quite good but the boot is barely 230 litres, although it more than doubles when the split back seat is fully folded.Boot access and passenger space are both good but it would be a tight five-seater and remains a generous four-seater.Ride quality is very good over all roads and coupled with the big, well padded seats, it is a car you could happily use for longer journeys.That is not to say it is soft or sick-making when on twisty roads, but rather it holds on well and inspires confidence.Visibility is very good all round and this ensures you can park it very precisely or position it accurately through a series of bends or at a junction, when pulling out from the kerb or overtaking.Noise levels are all low, the most noticeable being the engine if it's pushed hard. Even then it is not an annoying note, just a fussy one as it punches out the power.What is the enduring memory of the Suzuki Swift DDiS is the very smart appearance both inside and out and the fit and finish, the quality feel to the controls and its refinement in many areas.You will not find it on the equipment list, but subtlety is standard.FAST FACTSSuzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS 5drPrice: £9,799Mechanical: 69bhp, 1,248cc, 4cyl diesel engine driving front wheels via 5spd manual gearboxMax speed: 102mph0-62mph: 14.2 secsCombined mpg: 61.4Insurance group: 4CO2 emissions: 122g/kmBiK rating: 18%Warranty: 3yrs/ 60,000 miles; 6yrs anti-rust Words: Robin Roberts Keywords: suzuki, swift Rate this article: Login to rate this article... New search Can't find the answer you need? If you register you can ask our experts a question. For stats you can visit our Facts & Figures section. 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