New Suzuki SWIFT Looks Cooler Than FIT...
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Originally Posted by Ginza Wagon
There is a lot of misinformation in this thread.
First off, the Suzuki Aerio is NOT a rebadged Daewoo. In fact it, along with the XL-7 and Vitara, are the only non-Korean-made Suzukis in the U.S. The Aerio is made in Japan.
Next, the Swift is not coming to the U.S. Instead, we are getting the SX4:
This car is based on the Swift chassis, will have an AWD option and will be more powerful than the Japanese/European Swift.
Finally, the new Swift is not based on the Echo/Vitz. However, I'm willing to admit when I'm wrong, so if you find proof that it is, I'm always willing to learn something new.
First off, the Suzuki Aerio is NOT a rebadged Daewoo. In fact it, along with the XL-7 and Vitara, are the only non-Korean-made Suzukis in the U.S. The Aerio is made in Japan.
Next, the Swift is not coming to the U.S. Instead, we are getting the SX4:
This car is based on the Swift chassis, will have an AWD option and will be more powerful than the Japanese/European Swift.
Finally, the new Swift is not based on the Echo/Vitz. However, I'm willing to admit when I'm wrong, so if you find proof that it is, I'm always willing to learn something new.
Many of the US Suzukis are Daewoos. A shame, Suzuki built some tough little cars. The 1989 version of the Swift/Geo Metro was sold in Europe built in Hungary up until a couple years ago (including AWD ones), sold both as a Suzuki and Subaru (no relation to the older Justy we saw). You can find the cars on ebay.de sometimes.
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It has a different character to it. Looks a bit more refined to me than the Fit, which in my head translates to it being less powerful but comfy. Almost like a Mini mated with a Mazda3. With its more rounded profile, the Fit looks fun and that lends itself to a feeling of sporty character.
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Today's Suzuki vehicles are crap. My fiance bought a new Aerio which turned out to be a lemon. Then bought a Forenza which too turned out to be a lemon. Bad experince with current cars. I don't recommend going to Suzuki.
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Sorry to confuse the issue even more, but the European/Japanese Swift IS coming to NA, according to at least one source:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006..._to_bring.html.
Google is a wonderful thing.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006..._to_bring.html.
Google is a wonderful thing.
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If that is true, then I'm pissed. This car was on my short list for a replacement for my RX-8. 
Originally Posted by saskfitfreak
Sorry to burst the bubble - you won't see this model of the SWIFT in Canada - I have spoken to Suzuki Canada - This car does not meet our safety standards, according to the Suzuki rep. I spoke with - and they have no plans on bringing this car in this format to Canada - Email them, call them, I did...
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I'm a long time Suzuki fan, and just regretfully sold my 1990 Suzuki Swift GT.
I've been interested in both the Honda Fit and the new Swift for a while now.
Suzuki is one of Japan's premiere small car makers, few of which you've seen here. I _think_ Suzuki has had the top selling K-car for the past 25 years.
I've owned a 1991 Accord and a 2002 Civic Si, so I've done my Honda time, and they make great cars. The new Fit is fantastic, and I had an awesome test drive today, it was much better than I expected (and I expected it to be the best small car I had ever driven!!). I liked it better than the Mini Cooper, regular or S.
So as of now I am saying that I think the Honda Fit is the best "small car" I've ever driven (and I've driven a lot of them). It's not as much fun as my Miata, but it's much more fun than my Aveo. (although that only cost $8500 new w/auto & a/c).
However, I'm not going to buy it until I give the Swift a shot. It's been very popular in every market it's in, and I don't think that the Fit has any obvious advantages over the Swift. Of course, only the drive will tell.
However, I'm going to join the crowd that says it's overpriced. $16k? I bought my Civic Si for that much!
I've been interested in both the Honda Fit and the new Swift for a while now.
Suzuki is one of Japan's premiere small car makers, few of which you've seen here. I _think_ Suzuki has had the top selling K-car for the past 25 years.
I've owned a 1991 Accord and a 2002 Civic Si, so I've done my Honda time, and they make great cars. The new Fit is fantastic, and I had an awesome test drive today, it was much better than I expected (and I expected it to be the best small car I had ever driven!!). I liked it better than the Mini Cooper, regular or S.
So as of now I am saying that I think the Honda Fit is the best "small car" I've ever driven (and I've driven a lot of them). It's not as much fun as my Miata, but it's much more fun than my Aveo. (although that only cost $8500 new w/auto & a/c).
However, I'm not going to buy it until I give the Swift a shot. It's been very popular in every market it's in, and I don't think that the Fit has any obvious advantages over the Swift. Of course, only the drive will tell.
However, I'm going to join the crowd that says it's overpriced. $16k? I bought my Civic Si for that much!
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