1. Name and Surname
Armand Coetser
2. Date of birth
3 March 1990
3. What model is your Swift? (incl. year)
We currently have 2 Swifts recently purchased our 5th one
But we have a 2020 Swift Sport 1.4 A/T for 2 years now (Wifes’ Car aka PuffPony) and got a 2025 Swift GL+ M/T 3 weeks ago (My New Toy/aka The Black Pearl)
4. What is the mileage on your Swift?
My new swift has 900km currently
5. Does your Swift have a name?
The Black Pearl
6. How long have you owned your Swift, and what has your experience been like?
I have had my new swift for 2 weeks and a fun drive, the basic tech is nice, however the ’09 ZC21S and my ’16 ZC32S was alot more fun, but intent of use makes the new swift has amazing fuel consumption and love the Wireless Android Auto.
7. What cars have you previously owned?
My 1st Car was a ’98 Ford Laser 1.6 Sport
2nd Car was a 1978 4dr CitiGolf still with the original Golf Ball Gearknob and Sanjo Radio.
Had a few company cars in between but always dreamt of owning a swift and in 2015 bough our 1st one.
2012 Swift 1.4GLS M/T (2015)
2016 Swift Sport 1.6 (2020)
2009 Swift 1.5 GLS (Jan2022-Jun2024)
2020 Swift Sport 1.4 A/T (Nov2023)
8. What made you choose the Suzuki Swift? And what other cars did you consider?
Suzuki has always been in our family and when Suzuki came back with the launch of the Swift and SX4, I knew I had to have a swift, test drove one then and knew I wanted one, although I only got my 1st one in 2015 and haven’t looked back since.
9. What do you love most about your Swift?
What is there not to love, really?
10. If you could describe your Swift in three words, what would they be?
Fun, surprising, excellent
Performance & Driving Experience
11. How does your Swift handle sharp corners, winding roads, and straight lines?
Best handling ever, drove alot of vehicles and alot of mileage in my life, the swift is the dream to drive in any road condition.
12. What modifications have you made to your Swift? How have these mods affected the driving experience?
I changed the midbox and removed the rear resonator to give the swift a little more growl with that 3 cylinder and grungy look the build is coming together nicely. It feels as if I have a little bit power though.
I have also installed aftermarket mags with a 7J Rim (same oem tyres) fitment so it sits a little wider which increased handling slightly
13. Have you taken your Swift to a track or motorsports event? If so, how did it perform?
Not yet but SwiftFest’26 will have it’s name on it. However, I have seen how this specific model performed and was impressed. Think it will do better than the one we used at SwiftFest’25 due to the mods above.
14. What’s one feature of the Swift that surprised you the most?
Fuel Consumption, handling and when you want to overtake, you most certainly can, anywhere and anyway you like, floor it, gear it, its just there.
15. How does your Swift compare to other cars you’ve driven?
Nope… No comment…..
Swift is best
16. If you could improve one aspect of your Swift, what would it be?
Should have bought a GLX due to cruise control and other features.
17. Would you recommend the Swift for someone who enjoys spirited driving? Why or why not?
I have reffered many a more enthusiasts as Suzuki is life, my friends and family knows it and those who don’t…..well, you’re about to find out….
18. What’s the best road trip or journey you’ve taken with your Swift?
In my 1st Swift moved to Cape Town and was surprised how much you can load and still, got a 17km/L in it, and perfect handling. When we moved back home, same thing and will tackle the open road anytime in any swift.
19. What’s the most fun or exciting experience you’ve had with your Swift?
Definitely Suzuki Track Days
The Swift Speed Club
20. What made you decide to join a car club, and why did you choose Swift Speed?
As an enthusiast and the love for Suzuki, why not VIP
21. How did you find out about the Swift Speed Club?
22. How long have you been a VIP member of Swift Speed?
All together 4 Years
23. What’s the best memory or event you’ve experienced with Swift Speed so far?
Most of the events, but my 1st Trackday in 2024
24. How has being part of Swift Speed enhanced your experience as a Suzuki Swift owner?
How a bad Stigma of car clubs can change to a community of friends and family and how excited we all get when getting together and when we do mods or have something to share, the excitement to the next event is always a buildup.
25. Do you feel that being in Swift Speed has helped you learn more about your car? If so, in what ways?
Absolutely, it has increased driving experience in possibilities that you will not experience in day to day driving like handling, performance and the fun car that it is intended to be.
26. Have the friendships you’ve made within Swift Speed grown beyond just car meets, leading to socialising outside of the club? If so, how has this bond impacted your experience as a member?
This is what our Lowveld chapter stand for. What can we say, we are so close knit that we attend each others Birthdays family events and also celebrate business successes with each other.
27. What advice would you give to someone considering joining a car club for the first time?
My advice will be to make people realise that car clubs (swiftspeed spesifically) is not just ballies and polo/BMW clans making a noise and either vintage or drunkards, but that we are rather sophisticated in alot of means.
Future Plans & Improvements
28. Are there any future upgrades or modifications you’d like to make?
Would love to get the OEM body kit for my swift. Think that on the black will look excellent.
29. If Suzuki were to improve the Swift, what features or changes would you like to see?
Dont think there needs any. However 4 cylinder would be nice.
30. Would you consider buying another Swift in the future?
What kinda question is this? Who wouldn’t, I believe we have quite a few members who returned to swift again and again and again, even me….
31. What advice would you give to someone considering a Swift as their next car?
Why haven’t you got one yet? It’s an addiction!
