New Suzuki Swift named ‘Best Affordable Hybrid’

The new Suzuki Swift Hybrid has won its first major motoring accolade since its launch earlier this year, being named 'Best Affordable Hybrid 2024/'25' by Best Cars of The Year. 

The new Swift came out as a clear winner in its category. The judging panel was highly impressed with its hybrid technology as standard, low running costs, high fuel efficiency (64.2 MPG), and most of all, its affordable price of well below £20,000.

Mike Rutherford commented on behalf of Best Cars of The Year: “Suzuki has to be applauded for making every model available as a hybrid - at a time when consumers are increasingly attracted to this affordable, highly flexible petrol-electric tech. 

“Throw impressive Japanese build quality, a great dealer network and a sub-£20k starting price into the mix and it's no wonder the little Swift appealed to our judges. It's a car for the real-world.”

The Suzuki Swift is renowned for being efficient, reliable and very fun to drive! The new Swift combines an enhanced hybrid system, new eye-catching design and an improved level of tech. 

The entry level Swift Motion offers Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear View Camera & Sensors, Heated Front Seats, Wireless Smartphone Link, Blind Spot Monitor, and Keyless Entry & start, all as standard. 

The new Swift is also available with an optional automatic CVT gearbox and ALLGRIP Auto 4x4 capability.

The reliability of the new Swift is bolstered by Suzuki's up-to seven-year warranty. Once your three-year New Car Warranty expires, an additional 12-month warranty is available when your Suzuki car is booked for its next scheduled service with an approved Suzuki dealer. 

This Service Activated Warranty simply renews each year, up to a vehicle age of 7 years/100,000 miles - whichever comes first.

Best Cars of the Year is an unaffiliated, not-for-profit organisation that devised and runs The New Car World Championships. 

At the heart of the project sits a genuinely unique, hand-picked judging panel that votes for, then announces the latest World Champion vehicles for consumers.

Those hugely experienced international judges include independent, world-renowned car designers, engineers, auto industry titans, motorsport legends, journalists, broadcasters, media professionals, vehicle retailers, automotive consultants, motor club chiefs plus major motoring events organisers.