Hongyao Z

Reviewed a 1992 Suzuki 2 Dr GT Hatchback on Aug 9, 2008

Swift GTIs come in 2 conditions....very good or very bad. I'm one of the unlucky souls who got one in a very bad shape...almost everything including the engine had to be changed...cept for the chassis itself...but once its done up its a wonderful car..Tried one mint conditon GTI in stock trim and its already a breeze to drive...this car's enguine is rev-happy..8000RPMs? No problem...most powerful 1.3L engine in its class boasting a healthy 115 BHP...only downside is the gear ratios which can be a pain to drive in jams. and due to the lack of torque cos of its small displacement engine. Mileage is excellent as i've gotten 12km/l in this car with a worn engine. Hoping to get more out of it when my new engine is being rebuilt. handling wise,due to its weight @ 850KGs, it just handles the corners so well...slap in handling bits and the car just corners like on rails...i can even take turns 5,6,7 and 8 in the sepang F1 track w/o braking!! maintainence-wise expect to cough out a fair bit of $$ as its an old car already..dont expect it to perform like a spanking new car unless u go to the extent of replacing every worn part that u can find.