Suzuki Swift GTI - Shannons Club TV - Episode 147

In this episode of Shannons Club TV, Mark Oastler and John Wright take a look at the hot hatch from Japan that proved good things really do come in small packages - The Suzuki Swift GTI.

[Aladdincave]

So many were modified in the 90s that i suspect there aren't many stock ones left. Great little hot hatch that made a big impression

[sunilayya]

As a first time suzuki owner of a 2017 swift 1.0 turbo, i was thrilled to learn about its remarkable history. I just love the new swift and look forward to driving it every morning .

[cakeofthepan]

Thank you so much for showcasing this little weapon..I love my '94 gti.
pretty stock bar wheels, suspension and exhaust..body and interior is fantastic..it's my daily and it gets me up in the morning to do the hour long drive through northern NSW country roads to work..top fun!

[swiftcee]

13:37 There she is! I had that model 89 reg - black. I loved that car. I kept the name. _Swift will be with me always_

[xplosv]

Surprised there was no mention of the Brame edition Swift GTi released to celebrate the racing success, only 15 made. Came with Simmons V4 wheels, leather, upgraded suspension and could option performance mods as well. Would love a set of those wheels!

[vkkws]

I still have my SA swift GTI I purchased new in 1988 parked in my shed. Stock standard. SO much fun to drive.

[oscardelbo]

Had a mk1 (1987) for 10 years, daily driver, with 360k. Better for rawness than the mk2 which was heavier and more comfy. But not as many after market parts as the mk2. Really good performance for the size of the engine, and very reliable. Nothing bad to say about the car. Cheap to fix too. Unfortunately it never became a collectors car like the supra or the evos. One day I kept the foot on the accelerator on an empty hwy ( in the NT of course ) and the minuscule 1.3L maxed out at 200km/h! right at the rev limit in 5th. I was gobsmacked. what a car.

[omyswiftlourido]

I’ve owned two MK 2’s and they are by far the best hot hatch I’ve ever owned💪💪

[KFQuake]

Just bought one in great condition with 130, 000 k's on it. Pod filter, extractors, bigger exhaust. Lots of fun to drive.

[philthomas]

I've owned 5 gti's. 2 mk1, 2 mk3 &1 mk2. Still have the mk2... currently turbocharging it. Great car.

[alstat]

i bought mine brand new in 94 still have it in the shed

[horseathalt]

@Shannons Insurance
*Thanks for sharing! In the USA the Suzuki never sold the SA version of the GTI but it did sell the SF from 1989-1991, it was a great car but for some odd reason Suzuki never marketed it properly here and few knew about it being the BETTER "GTI" when compared to the Golf GTI back then especially for the money. I wish we could bring back the simplicity, durability, and economy of these cars, heck I'd buy one of these if they made them brand new today!*

[richardcarter]

The Swift GTi's were great cars. I owned a mk1 and mk2 from new. The mk1 was my fave.

[iTopCati]

Oh man I miss my 2nd generation.. It had a set of cams and 2 inch exhaust, but man I loved that thing so quick around Wakefield park😁..

Looking on cars sales today there are none😪

[zooks_]

Great little car, a future classic if you can find a good one.

[mikmayer]

There's still quite a few around but none like the original red one featured at Bathurst. Had the pleasure of seeing that car at the last major swift meet back in 2013 at QR. Mine is relatively stock looking (bar wheels, lowered suspension and exhaust) but very modified under the bonnet and suspension wise :D

[lesklower]

I knew about the one make series with the Suzuki GTI but never realized of its race wins great little car we owned the five door version with the carburetor and it was a fun car to drive and always what the GTI would be like to drive our five door is one of the best cars l have ever driven and l have driven a lot of cars vans utes and trucks it was the best we now own a Suzuki Beleno GLX 2021

[gehtdianschasau]

I loved mine so much. I have nevr driven a FF car that was more fun, then my swift Gti. It tought me so much about driving. You don't get that kind of lift-off oversteer in modern cars.

[bmcshane]

One of the top cars to have/modify of the Sex Spec/AutoSalon Era.

FLYGTi, RBABY, ITSMAD, VLUME, LAIR, KNG13L, SCREMA, HULK, BOOM4U, GTiFRE all absolutely CLASSIC cars

Some of them are still alive, most of them are either in bad shape, destroyed or are now parts cars, finding a stock one is incredibly hard, let alone one in such good condition as the one featured.

[hernangonzalez]

Thank You Very Much for The Video and Información. From Argentina