Faults:

Failed passenger front door locking mechanism.

Numerous minor rattles.

General Comments:

Well build and put together, but hard interior plastics and lack of plastic on plastic insulation make rattles quite common. Most easy to fix (at home after dealer fails too).

Roomy in the front, squeezy rear seat (fine for small kids).

Transmission a little baulky from 1st to 2nd.

Engine quite tractable and enjoyable.

Good ride/handling compromise.

Still the best looks in its class.

Faults:

Both rear tyre had to be replaced, also new rear axles were required.

Seat covers had to be replaced after 10,000km, this was due to Velcro on my trouser pockets snagging and pulling the material.

General Comments:

A great little car, very responsive and fun to drive.

Faults:

Excessive rear tyre wear, the car has a rear axle problem causing the rear wheels to be out of alignment. I would recommend that Swift owner's keep a close watch on the rear tyre's for excessive wear. My car need's a new rear axle and it has to come from Japan. This is a problem with the Swift model.

General Comments:

Tyre wear over the top.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong yet as it's brand new. I'll keep you posted.

General Comments:

A well put together package for NZ $20,000!

Stylish body for such a small car.

It has a peppy engine which can deliver 5 litres/100 k's. Cabin noise is low even at 130 kph.

Handling is tight and responsive.

The cabin is well appointed and thoughtfully designed.

Pity the in-dash Clarion C.D player can't play mp3's though.