Suzuki Swift Sport - Mk1 or 2?

[bonesX]

Is the Mk2 worth the extra dosh?

[Alapeno]

Depends on your priorities I guess?

Having owned the mk1 and driven the mk2 a few times, I'll try and give a decent answer. They are so close though, it's hard to make a comparison.

Mk2 is basically exactly the same mk1 just a bit more refined. I guess they looked at it and thought 'if it ain't broke...'

The only discernible and usable differences for me were looks, very slightly comfier and a 6th gear with cruise control. The mk1 is still a fairly modern looking thing so looks aren't that much of an issue, with the mk2 looking slightly more masculine. Neither are masculine cars though so doesn't make much difference.

The mk1's only downside is the lack of 6th gear. Short NSL journey's are fine but longer motorway trips were a bit tiresome, with the revs sat at 3-4,000. Never felt like it was straining though, it's a very happy engine. Is that extra gear and CC worth an extra £5-7k though? Probably a no for me, but if long journeys were on the cards I'd consider the newer one.

Both great cars, extremely fun to drive with a cracking revvy engine and gearbox. Wish I'd not sold mine.

Edited by Alapeno on Friday 2nd January 13:14

[budfox]

Must admit that if business goes well this year I'm going to sell the Aygo and go for a Swift Sport. I like the look of them a lot and they seem to be pretty well regarded.

[trickywoo]

An additional benefit with the Mk2 is that they come in 5 door form as well as 3.

The Mk1 is pretty good value now so unless you have money to burn I'd go Mk1.

[bonesX]

Great, that's what I was hoping. Mk1 it is then

I like 3-door cars, and I have another car for the longer journey's

Need to choose a colour now