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Used Suzuki Swift IV: the buying guide

City car · 2017–2024 · Petrol, Hybrid

✓ 9 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
No documented fault
Estimated monthly cost
€349/month
Indicative prices
€10,000 – €16,400

1 known fault

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Suzuki Swift IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Light, simple small car, offered in France with petrol engines only, with mild hybrid technology on part of the range. It only earned 3 Euro NCAP stars in 2017 (4 with the optional emergency braking). Swifts built between 2017 and 2019 were subject to an airbag recall: check that it has been carried out.

Reliability
not rated
Indicative prices
€10,000 – €16,400
Monthly cost
€349
Euro NCAP
3/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.2 Dualjet 90.

  • 1.2 Dualjet 90

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 90 hp · 4.6 L/100 km · 106 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    Naturally aspirated 1.2 with 90 hp launched in 2017, without mild hybrid.

  • 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid 90

    Hybrid · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 Dualjet combined with SHVS mild hybrid technology, available from 2017.

  • 1.0 Boosterjet 111

    Petrol · Manual · 111 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Turbocharged direct-injection three-cylinder with 111 hp, also available with SHVS mild hybrid technology.

  • 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid 83

    Hybrid · Manual · 83 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 Dualjet hybrid with 83 hp, offered in the range at the end of the generation (L'argus data sheet, 2020).

Market prices

€10,000 – €16,400

Indicative range: 2017 to 2024, yearly medians of 321 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Airbag recall: unintended deployment

Manufacturer recall

Faulty airbag controller software can deploy the side airbags, curtain airbags and pretensioners when a rear door is slammed, with a risk of injury. It affects Swifts built between February 2017 and February 2019 according to the British recall; the fix is a software update at a Suzuki dealer, to be checked using the VIN.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.2 Dualjet 90, 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid 90, 1.0 Boosterjet 111
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Suzuki Swift”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€113
Insurance€66
Maintenance€21
Depreciation€149
Total per month€349

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: servicing prices only, without tyres or brakes: probably underestimated.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€113

1.2 Dualjet 90 version: combined consumption of 4.6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

4.6 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €113

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€66

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€21

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€149

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have a Suzuki dealer check, using the VIN, that the airbag software recall (2017-2019) has been carried out.
  • Ask for the invoice or certificate for the airbag software update.
  • Check whether the car has the optional emergency braking: it is what raises the Euro NCAP rating from 3 to 4 stars.
  • Check the service book and the invoices.
  • Road test: operation of the gearbox and of the mild hybrid system where fitted, and no warning lights on the dashboard.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the airbag software recall been carried out at Suzuki? Do you have proof?
  • Does the car have automatic emergency braking?
  • What is the exact engine (Dualjet, Boosterjet, hybrid) and the service history?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

See OBD2 scanners on Amazon → (new tab)Partner link

Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Toyota Yaris

IV · since 2020

Excellent choice
Price
€15,900 – €22,000
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Hyundai i20

III · since 2020

Good choice, check first
Price
€13,440 – €21,094
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

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Opel Corsa

F · since 2019

Extra caution
Price
€7,700 – €18,990
Reliability
2.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nissan Micra

V (K14) · 2017–2023

Buy with care
Price
€8,500 – €13,900
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Suzuki Swift IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What Euro NCAP rating does the 2017 Suzuki Swift have?

3 stars with standard equipment, 4 stars with the optional automatic emergency braking (83% adults, 75% children, 69% pedestrians, 25% safety assist as standard, 44% with the option).

What is the boot size of the Swift 4?

265 litres according to L'argus data sheets.

Has the 2017-2019 Swift been subject to a recall?

Yes: a recall for airbag software that could deploy the side and curtain airbags if a rear door is slammed. The fix is a software update at Suzuki.

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