tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post6663464439112934567..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: New Suzuki Swift being engineered to meet U.S. crash standardsAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-24611971952626526682009-10-27T15:01:38.692-07:002009-10-27T15:01:38.692-07:00Indeed—if the Swift had been around when I bought ...Indeed—if the Swift had been around when I bought my Yaris, I'd probably be driving a Swift, too.Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-48555077296957352162009-10-27T10:44:10.446-07:002009-10-27T10:44:10.446-07:00I actually had multiple email exchanges with Suzuk...I actually had multiple email exchanges with Suzuki about this car last year. I wanted to know why it wasn't here, and when it would be. They had no firm answer, but were very friendly and interested in my take on things. They wanted to know why I just didn't buy an<br />SX4 hatchback. I explained that I liked the SX4, and had looked at it, but the performance was a little disappointing considering the horsepower rating. The Swift wasn't "faster", but it was sleeker looking and more tossable in the twisties. My Suzuki Aerio seemed pretty quick, but not a good handler. I told them I also liked Hyundai/Kia's warranty better. In the end they sent me a red Suzuki t-shirt, which was cool. If the Swift had been here last year, I would probably be driving it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-80362828314959271892009-10-27T08:41:31.161-07:002009-10-27T08:41:31.161-07:00Yes, it's certainly giving buyers small car op...Yes, it's certainly giving buyers small car options.Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-2336963700244285472009-10-27T08:29:57.103-07:002009-10-27T08:29:57.103-07:00I am loving the current news regarding more sub-co...I am loving the current news regarding more sub-compacts coming to the US. With the possibility of the Micra and the Swift, along with the Fiat 500, it is looking good for the small car market.spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413734224660486073noreply@blogger.com