The Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hatch: because basic can be bloody good

Anyone who’s ever had a conversation with me knows that I’ve been a fan of the Suzuki Swift for a few years now. From a purely aesthetic point of view, I’ve always, felt it’s far more of a natural successor to the original Mini than any of the behemoths MINI currently produces. The trouble is, I haven’t been able justify that viewpoint beyond a general feeling based on observing the Swift navigate through the streets. Until now, that is. And after spending a week in the current model, I feel like was absolutely right all along.

Okay, okay, it’s unlikely that the Swift will go down in history like the Mini did, but it doesn’t feel like it would be too out of place driving through some Italian sewer tunnels in a convoluted plot to steal a load of gold. You’d probably have to fold the back seats down though.

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