1997 Suzuki Swift for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 6.7 to 8.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.7 to 8.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 1997 Suzuki Swift for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1997 Suzuki Swift specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3L 4-cylinder | 1.3L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.0 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 158 g/km | 197 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.39 | $13.02 |
1997 Suzuki Swift: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 33 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 39 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 35 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 42 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,900 | US$2,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,078 | $2,604 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Suzuki Swift
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (3) and air bags (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Suzuki Swift?
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 1997 Suzuki Swift before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 1997 Suzuki Swift, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the Swift
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train and air bags; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Under the hood
The powertrain here is the 1.3L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 6.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 20 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $10.39. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$1,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The trunk holds 283 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the Swift
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
A longer test drive
If the Swift is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Swift tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $103.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.39 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Your move
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Suzuki Swift from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Suzuki Swift for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Suzuki Swift
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Suzuki Swift?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Suzuki Swift before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Suzuki Swift have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Suzuki Swift cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2078.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.