Suzuki’s new Swift promises to continue from where its predecessor left off in providing affordable hatchback fun.

The exterior design reflects the model’s performance flagship with deeper front and rear spoilers, bigger wheels and twin exhausts, while under the skin sees chassis and suspension revisions, along with a new more powerful 1.6 litre engine. Developing 136PS @ 6900 rpm, the new motor offers both increased performance and greater efficiency over its predecessor. A 0-62 mph time of 8.7 seconds and 121mph top speed being matched with a claimed 44.1 mpg and 147g/km CO2 output.