Three star safety for Suzuki Swift

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Europe’s crash testing authority criticized Suzuki for prioritizing cost over safety after the new Swift hybrid received a three-star safety rating instead of five stars. Euro NCAP highlighted the lack of safety features in the Swift compared to competitors, such as a front centre airbag and driver monitoring system. The Swift’s lower price point of $24,490 drive-away makes it the cheapest hybrid hatchback in Australia. Differences in tech between Australian and European models may impact the safety rating in Australia. Despite missing features, Suzuki aims to achieve a five-star safety rating locally. The trend of car manufacturers sacrificing safety for cost has led to lapses in five-star ratings on popular vehicles. ANCAP’s new ratings system includes expiry dates for vehicles that haven’t been retested, resulting in cars being listed as “unrated” on their website.

Brands mentioned: Suzuki, Toyota