Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Facelift is the easier call at RM58,227, undercutting the Suzuki Swift Mk3 ’s RM65,888 by RM7,661 while retaining the same 94 hp/130 Nm 1.4-litre petrol four, Jatco four-speed automatic, 1,000 kg kerb weight and 210-litre boot. It also adds a front-passenger airbag, rear parking sensors and an electroluminescent analogue cluster. The older car’s case rests on its telescopic steering adjustment and fitted CD/MP3 four-speaker audio. On paper, you are not paying extra for mechanicals; check the equipment list carefully.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Mk3 if telescopic steering adjustment and its CD/MP3 player with four speakers matter more than a lower purchase price and the extra passenger airbag.
Pick the Facelift if you want to save RM7,661 while getting two airbags, two rear parking sensors and remote boot release.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Swift Mk3 RM65,888; Facelift RM58,227.
- Airbags: Suzuki Swift Mk3 has 1 driver airbag; Facelift has 2 front airbags.
- Steering adjustment: Suzuki Swift Mk3 has tilt and telescopic adjustment; Facelift has tilt only.
- Audio: Suzuki Swift Mk3 has a radio/CD/MP3 player with 4 speakers; Facelift has no audio unit listed.
- Parking assistance: Suzuki Swift Mk3 has rear parking sensors; Facelift has 2 rear sensors.
- Cup holders: Suzuki Swift Mk3 has 1 front and 1 rear holder; Facelift has 1 front and 2 rear holders.
Mk3
- Telescopic as well as tilt steering adjustment
- Radio, CD/MP3 player and four speakers fitted
- Driver’s window auto up/down
- Costs RM7,661 more
- Only one driver airbag, versus two front airbags
- No remote boot release listed
Mk3 Facelift
- RM58,227 purchase price
- Driver and front-passenger airbags
- Two rear parking sensors and remote boot release
- No telescopic steering adjustment
- No audio system listed
What the Mk3 has over the Mk3 Facelift
What the Mk3 Facelift has over the Mk3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM65,888 | RM58,227✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70 | RM70 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM675/mo | RM595/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM1,961 | RM1,762✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,372 cc | 1,372 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 Nm at 4,400 rpm | 130 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 82 mm | 73 mm × 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 4AT |
| Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,850 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm | 2,430 mm |
| Weight | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R15 | 175/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R15 | 175/65R15 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 1 (Driver only) | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Manual air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Front Cabin Light | Front Cabin Light |
| Cup Holders | One front, one rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio, CD/MP3 player with 4 speakers | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 2 Sensors |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Mk3 vs Mk3 Facelift FAQ
Is the Suzuki Swift Mk3 or Suzuki Swift Mk3 Facelift better?
The Facelift is the better buy on specification: it costs RM7,661 less, has two airbags rather than one, and adds two rear parking sensors. Choose the Suzuki Swift Mk3 only if its telescopic steering and CD/MP3 four-speaker audio are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Swift Mk3 costs RM65,888 and the Facelift costs RM58,227. The Facelift is cheaper by RM7,661.
Do they have different engines or transmissions?
No. Both use a 1,372 cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 94 hp and 130 Nm, driving the front wheels through a Jatco four-speed conventional automatic transmission.