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40 YEARS OF SWIFT

THE SWIFT ERAS

THE SWIFT TIMELINE

The Swift turns 40, and we’re celebrating its legacy of fun, awards, and global love. Got a Suzuki story—Swift, Jimny, Ignis or any model? Share it with us!

FIRST GENERATION SWIFT
1983-1989

FIRST GENERATION SWIFT

This 1987 Swift, once the Cultus, helped launch a 40-year journey. Proven in Japan and the UK, it's now in our heritage fleet — still road-ready and one of just three left in the country.

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We spent the day getting up close and personal with this Swift, and it is simply brimming with character. Not only does it ooze nostalgia, but it also packs a serious punch.

SECOND GENERATION SWIFT
1989-2003

SECOND GENERATION SWIFT

The next-gen Swift stuck around for 13+ years, with fun 1.0L and 1.3 GTi models under 800kg. Rare now — only less than 470 left in the UK. Got one? Tell us your story!

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THIRD GENERATION SWIFT
2005-2010

THIRD GENERATION SWIFT

Launched in May 2005 after a short break, this Swift set the tone for the future — sportier, more fun, and the inspiration for the Swift Sport. Third time lucky? We think so.

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SEE THEM ALL IN ACTION

Experience the Swift through the eras.

FOURTH GENERATION SWIFT
2010 - 2017

FOURTH GENERATION SWIFT

The 4th-gen Swift was our ‘world strategic model’ — with bold styling, better safety, sharper handling, improved fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. A major step forward in every way.

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FIFTH GENERATION SWIFT
2017 - 2023

FIFTH GENERATION SWIFT

You probably know this Swift’s signature hatchback style and hybrid tech for top efficiency. But we didn’t stop there — there’s even more beneath the surface.

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LATEST GENERATION SWIFT
2024+

LATEST GENERATION SWIFT

A compact and fun-to-drive hatchback that combines 40 years of character with impressive safety features, agile handling, and efficient mild-hybrid tech.

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