2000
Suzuki Swift

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$9,099

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3dr HB GA Manual

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$9,099

36 City / 42 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas L4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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3dr HB GA Auto

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$9,749

30 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas L4

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Front Wheel Drive

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3dr HB GL Manual

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$10,099

36 City / 42 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas L4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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3dr HB GL Auto

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$10,749

30 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas L4

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Front Wheel Drive

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Expert 2000 Suzuki Swift review

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Vehicle Overview
Other than an expanded color palette, the minicompact Swift is unchanged for 2000. Swift is similar to the Chevrolet Metro, and both are built at a Canadian plant jointly owned by Suzuki and General Motors. GM owns a stake in Suzuki, and the two companies also share the Suzuki Vitara/Chevy Tracker sport utility vehicle.

Interior
Though Suzuki says Swift holds four, the rear seat is tight for anyone taller than 5-foot 8-inches, and there is little room for climbing in and out of the back seat. Suzuki lists cargo volume at a modest 8.4 cubic feet, but the rear seatback folds for additional room. Swift comes in GA and GS price levels, and air conditioning comes only on the more-expensive GS.

Exterior
Swift is a two-door hatchback, and at 149.4 inches stem to stern, it is one of the shortest cars available in the United States about 15 inches shorter than a Honda Civic hatchback.

Under the Hood
The 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine produces 79 horsepower and yields EPA-estimated fuel economy of 36 city/42 highway with the standard manual transmission. EPA ratings fall to 30 city/34 highway with the optional automatic transmission, but Swift is among the highest-rated gasoline-powered cars on the market.

Performance
With a starting price of $9,099 and great fuel economy, Swift is easy on the wallet. However, the tiny dimensions limit its appeal, which shows in low resale value. Ditto for the Chevy Metro.

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From the cars.com 2000 Buying Guide

2000 Suzuki Swift review: Our expert's take

Exterior
Swift is a two-door hatchback, and at 149.4 inches stem to stern, it is one of the shortest cars available in the United States about 15 inches shorter than a Honda Civic hatchback.

Reported by Rick Popely for cars.com
From the cars.com 2000 Buying Guide

Factory warranties

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

3 years

Powertrain

3 years / 36,000 miles

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By Gilespariah from Denver, CO

Owns this car

December 12, 2020

Reliable for 20 years.
This car deserved so much more than a 1.3L, 79 hp inline 4. I plan an electric conversion on mine to get that 'sleeper' effect.
Purchased a New car

Used for Commuting

Does not recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 3.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Obese Teen from Kansas

Owns this car

August 3, 2008

Great first car
This was my first car i got for highschool and it was great! It handles perfect and can fit into the tiniest parking spot. FUEL MILEAGE IS FANTASTIC!! Air conditioning works great too. We bought this car with 130k miles on it and i have it to 150k now. Yes i am obese i am a 332pound 5"10' male teenager but this car is ok for
me. I can suprisingly fit in it and find a comfortable position enough to drive in. I CANNOT fit into the back seat or get to it but my friends can and they say its good for a small car back there. By the way i bought the 2dr hatchback GL version and enjoy the few extra features(but not many) but for the price of the car its great. Its still going strong. It accelerates enough on the highway the few times i go on it and for town its perfect with a peppy engine. I would recommend it to anyone!
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 4.0

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By Blatz to the Future from Fresno, California

Owns this car

June 14, 2008

The Best Car I Have Ever Owned!
I drove this car for 2 years and the only problem I EVER had was the fuse for the fan kept going out. I was the WORST driver and didn't keep up on the maintenance or anything. I got into a lot of accidents in this car and I didn't get hurt at all. Great car, I wish I still had it. (This car met an untimely death two years after
I bought it...I got into an accident and couldn't afford to fix it. The untimely death had nothing to do with the actual car itself.) I loved the fact that this car got such good miles per gallon and it was very roomy. I took 4 of my friends on a road trip and there was enough room to sleep in it!
Purchased a New car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Steve from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Owns this car

August 18, 2007

Excellent Economy
I have the 1.3L four cylinder engine, I Purchused this car used with 40,000km on it. At about 48,000km I had issuses with the transmisson and Extended warranty wouldnt cover because the transmisson fluid wasnt changed in the specified time 50,000Km/36 Months so I would never reccomened extended warranty, But since that issue
I have had no problem with this car. It is a commutor car but I use it alot on the hiway, I get on average 46 miles per gallon (Imperal). It does get a little Uncomfortable on long trips but It was the best first car I could ever have got, Like I said earlier it now has 140,000km on it and I have not had any problems since the transmision (knock on wood). I would recomend this car as an excellect first car or a car for a college student, It is cheap for tires and other parts, as well it has excellent fuel economy.
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 3.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 2.0

Reliability 4.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2000 Suzuki Swift?

The 2000 Suzuki Swift is available in 2 trim levels:

GA (2 styles)
GL (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2000 Suzuki Swift?

The 2000 Suzuki Swift offers up to 36 MPG in city driving and 42 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2000 Suzuki Swift reliable?

The 2000 Suzuki Swift has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2000 Suzuki Swift owners.

Is the 2000 Suzuki Swift a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2000 Suzuki Swift. 75.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5

Based on 4 reviews

Comfort: 3.5
Interior: 3.8
Performance: 3.7
Value: 4.8
Exterior: 3.6
Reliability: 4.5

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2000 Suzuki Swift