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Suzuki Swace

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Suzuki Swace

(2020 – present)

    Summary


    Not heard of the Suzuki Swace? Well you probably have – sort of – as this family estate is basically a Toyota Corolla estate with the badges making way for Suzuki ones.

    It’s all part of a major collaboration between the two Japanese brands – using Toyota’s established hybrid technology is an economical way for Suzuki to meet increasingly stringent European emissions regulations, and the Swace is just one of several planned joint efforts.

    What you get is a practical, spacious hatchback with a 120hp petrol-electric drivetrain, which means good official CO2 emissions of 103g/km and 60+mg fuel economy – good news for tax-challenged company car drivers.

    However, reviewers note that the car returns its best figures on urban routes with lots of speed changes – at motorway speeds the engine struggles and economy suffers. Also, those choosing Suzuki over Toyota don’t get the 180hp hybrid option that Corolla buyers do.

    Paradoxically, motorway driving is best for comfort – the Swace offers refined progress with excellent ride quality. More challenging roads expose the insipid steering and the strangled performance of the engine. 

    Reviewers also highlight the decent specification of the Suzuki. There are only two trim levels to choose from but even the base model includes an eight-inch touchscreen, rear parking camera, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel.   

    As of January 2023, the Suzuki Swace currently has an Expert Rating of 63% from 13 reviews. This is a new model, so more reviews are likely and these could change the rating. Unsurprisingly, that score is a just a single point behind the Corolla on which the Swace is based, which currently has an Expert Rating of 64% from 41 reviews.

    Swace highlights

    • Good fuel economy and low CO2 figures
    • Extensive equipment as standard
    • Plenty of space
    • Comfortable and refined, especially in electric mode
    • Proven Toyota reliability

    Swace lowlights

    • Insipid petrol engine performance
    • Poor motorway economy
    • Lacklustre steering
    • Transmission whines under hard acceleration
    • Toyota’s own version offers much more choice

    Key specifications


    Body style: Mid-sized estate
    Powertrain: petrol/electric hybrid
    Price: From £24,499 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2020/21
    Last updated: N/A
    Update due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    No safety rating
    In theory, the Suzuki Swace should carry a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP as it’s simply a rebadged Toyota Corolla, which scored a five-star rating back in 2019. However, Euro NCAP’s rating does not currently apply to the Swace.

    This may be an administrative delay, or it may be that Suzuki has not provided evidence to Euro NCAP to show that the changes made from the original Corolla design would make no difference to its rating. If Euro NCAP issues a safety rating for the Swace, we will publish the results here.

    Eco rating


    No eco rating

    The Suzuki Swace has not yet been lab tested by Green NCAP, and neither has the Toyota Corolla upon which it’s based.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of January 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Suzuki Swace to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Swace, we’ll publish the score here.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Suzuki Swace has received

    2021

    • Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Best Hybrid

    Similar cars


    If you’re looking at the Suzuki Swace, you might also be interested in these alternatives

    Fiat Tipo SWFord Focus Estate | Hyundai i30 Tourer | Kia Ceed SportswagonPeugeot 308 SW | Renault Megane Sport TourerSEAT Leon Estate | Skoda Octavia Estate | Toyota Corolla Touring Sports | Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer | Volkswagen Golf Estate

    The Swace faces many big-name rivals, not least its inspiration, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The Ford Focus Estate is perhaps the top choice, but Kia’s Ceed Sportswagon and the Hyundai i30 Tourer score highly, as does the larger Skoda Octavia Estate.


    More news, reviews and information about the Suzuki Swace at The Car Expert

    Suzuki Swace receives engine and tech upgrades

    Suzuki Swace receives engine and tech upgrades

    Suzuki reveals hybrid estate called Swace

    Suzuki reveals hybrid estate called Swace

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    The Suzuki Swace is a rebadged Toyota Corolla estate and worth considering, not necessarily on price but certainly on equipment levels.Suzuki Swace