The Suzuki Swift Hybrid continues to turn heads in the automotive world, solidifying its place as the best value Hybrid vehicle in Australia. Adding yet another trophy to its growing collection, the Swift Hybrid has been crowned Best Small Car at the 2025 UK Car of the Year Awards (UKCOTY).
The UK Car of the Year Awards (UKCOTY) is a wholly independent set of awards, designed to highlight and advise on the best new cars on the market specifically for UK customers. The Swift Hybrid secured this without a doubt, winning over judges with its killer curb appeal, good value, economy, and an unbeatable combination of reliability and efficiency.
Just a few weeks ago, it was crowned Australia’s Best-Value Small Car for 2025 by Money Magazine’s ‘Best of the Best Awards.’ And if that wasn’t enough, it also took home the title of Cheapest New Car to Own and Operate in 2024 from the Royal Automobile Clubs of Queensland (RACQ) and Western Australia (RAC). The Swift Hybrid emerged as the overall top performer, showcasing the lowest running costs for Australian motorists driving 15,000 kilometres annually over a five-year period.
And in case you missed it, the Swift Hybrid was awarded the 2025 RJC Car of the Year in Japan. This marks the fourth time a Swift model has been trophied this achievement. Since its debut in 1984, the Swift has been turning heads and stealing hearts, and the Hybrid version is just the latest evolution of this global icon.
“We’re absolutely thrilled with the ongoing recognition,” said Michael Pachota, General Manager of Automobiles at Suzuki Australia. “The Swift Hybrid is a testament to Suzuki’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and driving enjoyment. The Swift has always been designed with value in mind whilst not only reliable and sustainable but also fun to drive. We’re not stopping here; this is just the beginning of the Swift Hybrid’s winning streak.”
With its fourth generation having landed in Australia in mid-2024, the Swift Hybrid combines style, fun, and efficiency in a compact package. From its unbelievably efficient new hybrid engine to its wraparound cockpit sporting you-centric tech, to its new exterior shape with more muscular curves, the Swift Hybrid is designed with the sheer joy of driving in mind. It’s everything you love about Swift: nimble, fun and iconic.
