<![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block - Jalopnik Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block - Jalopnik Comments]]> http://jalopnik.com Thu, 15 May 2008 13:16:33 EDT Thu, 15 May 2008 13:16:33 EDT http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5716691 I can't wait to see this car here. I have an SX4 only because the Swift was not here, if I had known it was on its way I would have waited.

punksmurph

]]> 12:382475:c5716691 Thu, 15 May 2008 13:16:33 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5679617 I was hoping for this car to come here, but I already bought a Scion xD. Regardless, I would have been forced to get a f&*(ing slushbox on that too.

ShantJ

]]> 12:382475:c5679617 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:22:24 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5388298 i saw this in january, when i was in argentina. it's a great car for anyone who needs a hatch on a budget. a 3-door version would be nicer, though, and push the wheels even further outward (a la mini cooper) to make it a real hot hatch.

rimplestultskin

]]> 12:382475:c5388298 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:18:43 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5370598 After going to Europe 2 years ago and reading about the Swift in EVO and other European mags, I REALLY wanted one (at least the sport version) but of course they were not sold here because us Americans don't like small fun fuel efficient cars (one day that cloud won't hang over our heads, maybe after $4/gallon gas?)

Anyway, I applaud a company that can make a cheap, fun, sporty, fuel efficient car, that looks good too. Come to the US swift!!! And don't give us some bulked up, tweake for US car.

beast02

]]> 12:382475:c5370598 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:42:23 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5350474 Yeah, my folks have two Suzukis, both with towbars for their RV's. A small Vitara several years old and a Grand Vitara about a year old. the little one climbs like a mountain goat, been all over southern Utah and the new one is just an awesome SUV. Great road vehicle, still has a low range transfer case so that when the new wears off it will be able to go to some interesting places. I had a 1974 Suzuki 550 two stroke triple bike awhile ago so I guess it runs in the family. Good machines.

CptSevere

]]> 12:382475:c5350474 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:50:50 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5349873 Cool little car, that swift.

Funny thing about americans buying suzukis. My grandfather recently bought an SX4 (the hatchback, 5-speed) to tow behind his motorhome. Liked it so much he drives it everywhere. Rode to dinner with him and my dad the other day and found it really funny that he drives the hell out of the thing, revving high and cornering fast.

I shouldn't have been surprised, as he's the only person I know over 70 that still gets speeding tickets.

cq

]]> 12:382475:c5349873 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:12:40 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5349518 I'm the sales trainer playing PR for the day in the loud shirt.

Matt- later that day I was able to get myself into one of the 135's on the track. Really didn't think that would happen.

That was some kind of luck that a Metro was driving down the road. Makes for a great opening picture.

I'll still do what I can to get one of you Jalop's into the manual car.

boost4

]]> 12:382475:c5349518 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:38:16 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5347032 While in the U.K. last year my buddy and I spent the better part of a week sampling a handful of superminis to find one to replace his MG ZR. The Suzuki Swift Sport and RenaultSport Clio were a blast. A Ford Fiesta ST and tiny Fiat Panda 100 were nearly as fun.
I hope the Swift doesn't get turned into a Yaris when it arrives in the US. I want one.

GTBruiser

]]> 12:382475:c5347032 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:44:38 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5345963 Looks great on the outside. Interior's a bit of a drag but that shouldn't matter if it's cheaper than the Yaris.

superbmtsub

]]> 12:382475:c5345963 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:28:31 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5343034 I rememeber when Motor Trend upgraded the suspension and put nitrous in a Swift GTi back in the day. That thing ran the slolam at 73 MPH!

Muttonchops

]]> 12:382475:c5343034 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:54:01 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5342377 I dont get the Daewoo rebadged as Suzuki thing,over here Daewoo have been rebadged as Chevy.Same shit,different wrapper!

layabout

]]> 12:382475:c5342377 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:30:30 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341785 I've always liked the Swift, but I can't see why I'd choose this over a Honda Fit unless I cared mostly about looks. Unless, of course, it comes in well under $16K.

I was once interested in the Aerio SX with its AWD and 155 hp 2.3, but without a manual the deal was off. The SX4 is cool, but even my Saab gets better gas mileage.

brandegee

]]> 12:382475:c5341785 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:10:36 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341766 see that blue car in the backgound?
that my commuter car except its silver and had a Suzuki emblem on it instead of GEO...oh and it costs 30 bucks to fill it up and it doesnt run out for 2 weeks....

yellofury * * * * *

]]> 12:382475:c5341766 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:10:12 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341583 Bring back the 3 cyl turbo!

carguy

]]> 12:382475:c5341583 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:03:46 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341484 @Ash, Cash, or Grass: They take turns taking the helm! And switch up between the Cup car and Swift Sport later.

akirachan

]]> 12:382475:c5341484 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:49 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341147 @Matt Hardigree: Well, at least you thought about it...

FreeMan

]]> 12:382475:c5341147 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:49:22 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341137 @akirachan: Two girls, one Suzuki Cup?

Ash78

]]> 12:382475:c5341137 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:49:08 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5341035 @Spasticteapot:
@beercheck:
@amblito:

Two chics trying out the Suzuki Cup Swift interest you guys?

[www.autocar.co.uk]

akirachan

]]> 12:382475:c5341035 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:45:21 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5340725 Toyota Design?


smoke~

]]> 12:382475:c5340725 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:34:57 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5340590 Well, the nationwide press junket that Matt describes probably explains Dan Neil's Rumble Seat column reviewing the SX4 in this morning's L.A. Times...

charles_barrett

]]> 12:382475:c5340590 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:27 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5340134 @beercheck: Just re-read that. Came out a little stronger than I intended. Scratch the "crap" part..

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5340134 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:16:23 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5339160 @Packa: Oh, and what's with the pseudo-self-inclusive "we Americans" stereotyping crap? You're not speaking for me, brother, nor for millions of others.

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5339160 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:46:42 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5339055 @Packa: You're losing me. Aren't ALL Chevy Aveos Daewoos?

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5339055 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:43:22 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5338888 @amblito:
@akirachan:

Jeremy Clarkson called this "The new Mini", and for good reason. Unlike the BMW Mini, the Swift is quite cheap and has more rear legroom and trunk space.

I once rode in a Suzuki Corolla Alternative (it's what they should've called it, anyway), and it was quite good - better than a Toyota, in fact.

Spasticteapot

]]> 12:382475:c5338888 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:37:45 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5338806 Not that it matters, but the Chevy Aveo is marketed in Canada... as the Chevy Aveo.

The Daewoo Kalos, on the other hand, is marketed in Canada as the Chevy Aveo, Pontiac Wave and as the Suzuki Swift+, note the plus sign.

These cars are hugely popular in Canada because of or despite their modest price and capabilities.

We Americans tend to view such cars from the lofty perch of wealth and priviledge... in which case they simply arouse ire and contempt.

It usually says at least as much about us as about the cars.

Packa

]]> 12:382475:c5338806 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:35:21 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5338226 I'm a Suzuki car fan overall. No, not the rebadged Daewoos that we get in the U.S., but the real Zukis like the SX4, Aerio, and the ones we don't get like the Wagon R and Lapin.

I can't wait for the Swift to come to the USDM.

Thirty-Nine

]]> 12:382475:c5338226 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:15:15 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5338202 @UNÆVÒL\/ED: HA!

Just out of curiosity, what is the point of the photos with all the doors open? There is only one good pic in the bunch, the one with the Metro.

JoSCh

]]> 12:382475:c5338202 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:14:26 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5337958 @Feds: Take off, hoser.

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5337958 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:05:14 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5337540 @beercheck:

I can:

[www.terra2imports.ca]

God Bless Canada.

Feds

]]> 12:382475:c5337540 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:50:36 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5337410 @ranwhenparked: Ha ha , real funny. thanks for the tip though.

akirachan

]]> 12:382475:c5337410 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:46:12 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336929 @akirachan:

I don't know why. Their commercials state very clearly that their rebadged Daewoos and bastardized Equinoxes are just as much fun as their bikes.

ranwhenparked

]]> 12:382475:c5336929 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:32:39 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336478 The Swift is one of the best small cars period. It has won awards in Japan and Europe. Too bad most drivers in U.S. can't get over the stigma of it being a Suzuki (=car, and not motorcycle). It is one of the most fun-to-drive hot hatches according to [www.autocar.co.uk]

I want one.

akirachan

]]> 12:382475:c5336478 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:19:35 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336234 @beercheck: partS

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5336234 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:10:59 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336216 Sounds like fun; I can even kinda see echoes of the design of my '03 Aerio SX in it. Maybe when the old girl gives up the ghost (hopefully many years from now), I'll give the US version a look-see.

ret3

]]> 12:382475:c5336216 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:10:16 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336177 @Ash, Cash, or Grass: I do hear on occasion seemingly legitimate gripes regarding Suzuki dealers (but the worst I ever heard of in the STL area was Behlmann re GM stuff), and that sort of thing bugs the crap out of me. Hopefully it's just growing pains, but there will always be bad apples.

It's also pretty common for, when it's a shared platform, part to be cheaper through GM. Which is confounding.

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5336177 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:09:04 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336157 @FreeMan: It's funny, we were in Joliet near the prison from Blues Brothers and, I'll be honest, we considered it. But with 100 horses it felt a little underpowered for such am ove.

Matt Hardigree

]]> 12:382475:c5336157 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:08:18 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5336025 Good Lord, no one's asked until now?

Did you jump the bridge?

FreeMan

]]> 12:382475:c5336025 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:04:33 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335909 @Ash, Cash, or Grass:

Suzuki is always seeming to run some crazy financing or deal. Like buy one get one free- for cars.

rlj676

]]> 12:382475:c5335909 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:00:20 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335816 @beercheck: I probably already mentioned this, but some turnaround specialist was brought into our local Suzuki franchise and is now one of the top 3 volume leaders in the metro area. He was recently ranked as the most recognizable local celebrity or something.

It's a little crooked, though, because he offers some 3-month teaser payment to the working classes. I think this undermines the corporate efforts, but hey.

I was always a fan of the XL7 and Vitara before the mass of CUVs showed up. They were ahead of their time on driveability and capability.

Ash78

]]> 12:382475:c5335816 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:56:22 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335689 This Swift has been around for a while in the UK, and it's an absolute gem. It's not particularly fast, but it corners like you wouldn't believe, and it has absolutely brilliant seats so you can get away with doing so. Next to the Mini, it's an absolute bargain.

Kuang

]]> 12:382475:c5335689 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:52:35 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335638 Oh Neddy, make this thing go faster!

I can't, it's a GEO!!!!!

graverobber- Same great taste, new low price!

]]> 12:382475:c5335638 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:51:06 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335613 I'm just marginally short of a bona fide Suzuki fanboy these days. Currently driving a 2-door '03 Tracker I up-engined with an XL-7 drivetrain. I like their new stuff, wish we could get the Jimny (thanks from the bottom of my ass, Consumer Reports), and kinda can't wait to see how/if their show designs translate to production.

They're still under the radar in the US, but their year-over-year sales have been tremendous.

All that said, I was wincing while reading this overview, waiting for the hammer to come down, yet....huh. No hammer.

beercheck

]]> 12:382475:c5335613 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:50:24 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335319 I always thought "Swift" was a bit of a misnomer for the 3-cylinder, but I still like them. Which is good, because they seem to have been issued five-per-city-block here in Albuquerque.

verb.

]]> 12:382475:c5335319 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:41:22 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335213 Tiff Needell loves it. Good enough for me.

Number_Six

]]> 12:382475:c5335213 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:38:22 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5335153 @amblito: Clarkson has a habit of contradicting himself,he didn't speak highly about it on Top Gear. Not that i could give a crap for his opinion

layabout

]]> 12:382475:c5335153 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:36:24 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334921 I wouldn't be embarrassed to own a Swift. I'd be ashamed to own a Liana though.

Clarkson rates it:
[driving.timesonline.co.uk]

amblito

]]> 12:382475:c5334921 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:28:45 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334889 I've still got a soft spot in my head for the Metro anyway. I got one as a loaner when my truck was in the shop.

Only car I've ever driven that

A - warmed up in 3 blocks, defrosted windows and all.

and B - you could drive flat out ANYWHERE, around corners, down main street, into parking garages, you never had to let up. It was like driving F1 at 32MPH.

mytdawg

]]> 12:382475:c5334889 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:27:58 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334856 I miss my Turbo Sprint. Bet you this newfangled thingjobbie won't offer anywhere near as much torque steer.

The Swift has been on sale in Europe for what, three years now?

mr.chöppèrs

]]> 12:382475:c5334856 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:26:54 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334791

[robson.m3rlin.org] Here's a rally spec one,not doing too badly at the moment.

layabout

]]> 12:382475:c5334791 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:24:42 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334738 Your concept of what constitutes a parking lot seems skewed.

cyclopticgaze

]]> 12:382475:c5334738 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:23:08 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334698 @bzr - Pinko Commie Bastard Edition: Total luck on that. We saw the (technically a Metro) Swift drive up to the bridge and drive back towards us and I made sure to station myself properly.

Matt Hardigree

]]> 12:382475:c5334698 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:22:08 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334661 I used to drive an 89 Swift GTi. That car was 2000 lbs and had a 100 hp 1.3L. It was the most fun you could have for under nine grand brand new.

CBR2200

]]> 12:382475:c5334661 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:20:48 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334628 @UNÆVÒL\/ED: That's not me, for the record.

Matt Hardigree

]]> 12:382475:c5334628 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:19:48 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334586 Suzuki is the one Japanese carmaker that I still really like. They probably don't sell a lot here because they don't seem to cater to people that must swaddle their butts in the finest Corinthian leather and latest technological gizmos. Everything they offer seems to be pretty basic and fairly simple and straightforward.

I see people pulling out their Samurais as summer vehicles and that cracks me up. They rust really fast if you get salt on them.

mytdawg

]]> 12:382475:c5334586 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:18:23 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334531 Speaking of around the block, I bet there's decent "storage" space in the back with that roof profile and the seats folded down.

Ash78

]]> 12:382475:c5334531 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:16:36 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334483 @bmoredlj:

Half Mini/Half Scion, but better looking than both of those.

rlj676

]]> 12:382475:c5334483 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:15:11 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334454 Considering how the Swift has owned the JWRC in 2wd Super 1600 spec, I buy one when available.

Scroggs!

]]> 12:382475:c5334454 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:14:19 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334441 Love the Metro (sorry, Swift rebadge) in the background. That's not just a car review, that's borderline artsy.

bzr the paranoid android

]]> 12:382475:c5334441 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:14:00 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334429 Nice shot with a Geo Metro in the background.

Sketch242

]]> 12:382475:c5334429 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:13:33 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334324 Suzuki cars don't sell too well in the UK,I think mainly due to the poor image from previous Suzuki cars,& the very cheap image.That said,most articles i have read about the new Swift have been good,& often compared to the basic Mini. The fact that europe is flooded with small cars with better reputations probably does not help its case.

layabout

]]> 12:382475:c5334324 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:10:29 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334315 Nice shirt.

Unevolved: Whoop!

]]> 12:382475:c5334315 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:10:17 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334219 Looks like a poor, straight man's MINI, although if it's Euro-only it would probably still cost too much here.

bmoredlj

]]> 12:382475:c5334219 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:06:34 EDT <![CDATA[2008 Suzuki Swift: Around The Block]]> http://jalopnik.com/382475/2008-suzuki-swift-around-the-block#c5334215 My sister had a metro for many years. After I got my license and she was on an internship it was essentially my first car. It was gutless, the materials were shit, and at $9k it felt way overpriced. But the damn thing got over 40mpg and while eventually, long after she had taken it back, every part of the car fell apart around the 3-cylinder motor, that damn thing never quit.

Say what you want about those cars, they weren't all bad.

AndyDuncan

]]> 12:382475:c5334215 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:06:28 EDT