The original Suzuki Swift was launched in Australia in 1984, and with a zippy 1.3 litre engine, good build quality and attractive pricing, soon became a favourite with consumers. Owners that have kept Swift’s long term have also been rewarded with class leading reliability, and there plenty of originals still on the road today.
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Suzuki Swift S Manual Road Test
October 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
2002 Volvo s60 Style and Performance Meets Safety and Reliability
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Call me fickle, but since the graceful P1800 ended production in the early 70’s I haven’t fallen head over heals for Volvo styling. That is until recently. If my newfound enthusiasm for their current model line-up is any indication of the demographic Volvo is trying to target, they’re on the right track. Volvo is finally producing cars that are as much about style and performance as they are about safety and reliability. The S60, introduced this spring as a 2002 model, builds on the radically styled S80 sedan and V70 wagon theme. Its lines are fluid and its stance athletic.
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Suzuki Swift S Manual (Road Test)
April 27th, 2008 · No Comments
The original Suzuki Swift was launched in Australia in 1984, and with a zippy 1.3 litre engine, good build quality and attractive pricing, soon became a favourite with consumers. Owners that have kept Swift’s long term have also been rewarded with class leading reliability, and there plenty of originals still on the road today. The new model was previewed at the Sydney Motor Show, in 2004 and released in February 2005. Developed in Europe, Suzuki believe the new Swift will have wide international appeal., it’s available as a five door in Australia, with a 1.5 litre engine with a choice of either manual or automatic transmission It replaces the Suzuki Ignis in the Suzuki model line up.
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