A wise person once advised not to judge a book by its cover. If you do, you never know that said book you walk away from may have one interesting story to tell. Such was my experience with the 2018 Suzuki Swift. Admittedly, the only model that comes to mind when I hear of the brand is the Jimny, which made headlines as Suzuki’s incredibly compact off-roading vehicle. Not much ado was given to the Swift — understandably because, based on reviews and the occasional Grab ride, the previous generation was not at all impressive. Until now.

I likened the Swift to the updated Mini Cooper that was featured in “The Italian Job” back in 2003 — a car that had a slightly vintage, nostalgic styling, yet has a sporty aura that spoke of taking on the streets in its own little way. What I got was the all-red variant; a deep cherry-red shade that would primarily appeal to women, but one that a man would not be embarrassed to be seen in, either.

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