Suzuki Auto South Africa is celebrating another victory as the all-new Swift wins Best Budget Car at the 2025 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards—its seventh category win. As South Africa’s best-selling passenger car, the Swift continues to impress with its standout design, advanced features, and affordability. Suzuki also secured runner-up spots for the Baleno in the Compact Hatch category and the Fronx in Budget Crossover, reinforcing its commitment to quality and value.
Suzuki Auto South Africa is proud to announce that the new fourth-generation Swift has won its category at the 2025 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards. The awards, sponsored by Absa, recognise the best new-vehicle purchases across 13 segments in the local market.
The Swift 1.2 GLX was named one of three finalists in the Best Budget Car category (for vehicles under R300k) in October 2024 before securing the top honour at the gala event held at Waterfall City Park at Midrand’s Mall of Africa on 27 February. This is the seventh occasion Suzuki has triumphed in this category and the fifth time it’s won it with the Swift.
South Africa’s overall best-selling passenger vehicle in January, according to industry body naamsa (2,628 units sold), the value-packed fourth-generation Swift is finding mass appeal among Mzansi motorists looking for a stylish AB-segment hatchback that is fun to drive, affordable to run and packed with all the latest must-have motoring technology.
Feature-Packed and Affordable
Priced from R264,900, the award-winning 1.2 GLX is particularly appealing as it comes specced to the max with modcons such as automatic LED projector headlamps and L-shaped LED daytime running lights, keyless entry with push-button start, cruise control, automatic climate control and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.
There’s also a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Topped off with a rearview camera and Suzuki’s Vehicle Alerts system with fuel consumption monitoring, this flagship offering in the all-new Swift range proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to feel like a million bucks behind the wheel.
Safety Comes Standard
As with all Swift models across the range, the 1.2 GLX is fitted with various best-in-class safety features including six airbags, ABS brakes with EBD, Brake Assist Function, Electronic Stability Programme and rear ISOFIX anchors. In addition, all occupants have access to three point seatbelts (two front, three rear) with audible/visual reminders.
“Suzuki Auto is honoured to be recognised by the 2025 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards,” says Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Manager of Suzuki Auto South Africa.
“Winning the Best Budget Car category with the new Swift is a proud achievement and a testament to Suzuki’s ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality vehicles. This recognition is shared with every Suzuki owner, supporter and team member who believes in our brand. Thank you for your trust and support — this award is for you.”
While the fourth-generation Swift took centre stage for Suzuki Auto South Africa, the Baleno 1.5 GLX Auto earned recognition as the runner-up in the Compact Hatch category. Similarly, the Fronx 1.5 GLX Auto secured second place in the Budget Crossover category.
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