The usual asking price for a used Suzuki Swift in NZ is $9,995 to $14,988. The typical one is $12,980 with about 92,000 km.
Prices from 124 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $12,980
- Cheaper than 82% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $10k–$15k
- Typical kilometres
- 92,000
- Years for sale
- 2005–26
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $9,991 | $11,492 | $12,244 |
| 2015 | $9,988 | $10,980 | $11,985 |
| 2016 | $10,980 | $12,490 | $12,999 |
| 2017 | $12,980 | $13,980 | $14,991 |
| 2025 | $20,490 | $23,880 | $24,840 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $20,493 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $12,985 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $11,800 |
| Over 150,000 km | $6,993 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $12,980 | 2017 |
| Canterbury | $12,985 | 2017 |
| Wellington | $10,980 | 2014 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | $11,990 | 2015 |
| Hybrid | $15,997 | 2017 |
Check a Swift's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
124 listed by NZ dealers now, from $4,500.
See all 124 for saleWhat it costs to run
2017–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $2,550
- Cheaper to run than 89% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.3 L/100km
2015–24 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,260
- Cheaper to run than 92% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 4.7 L/100km
2007–19 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,320
- Cheaper to run than 73% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.9 L/100km
2003–13 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,560
- Cheaper to run than 63% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.4 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $610 a year less to run, and puts out 1.3 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2016 Suzuki Swift | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 4.7 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,260 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,260 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,550 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2017–26 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
2015–24 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
2007–19 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
2003–13 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–26 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 5.3 L/100km | $2,550 |
| 2015–24 · Petrol hybrid | 2 out of 5 | 4.7 L/100km | $2,260 |
| 2007–19 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 6.9 L/100km | $3,320 |
| 2003–13 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 7.4 L/100km | $3,560 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 25%
- Against the average car its age
- 9% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 50% | 41% | 1083 |
| 2006 | 49% | 42% | 3329 |
| 2007 | 48% | 42% | 6000 |
| 2008 | 47% | 42% | 6449 |
| 2009 | 45% | 41% | 6265 |
| 2010 | 44% | 40% | 5687 |
| 2011 | 37% | 38% | 6065 |
| 2012 | 34% | 36% | 8858 |
| 2013 | 31% | 34% | 8698 |
| 2014 | 28% | 31% | 10067 |
| 2015 | 25% | 28% | 12336 |
| 2016 | 23% | 25% | 10406 |
| 2017 | 19% | 22% | 8065 |
| 2018 | 16% | 19% | 10126 |
| 2019 | 13% | 16% | 10949 |
| 2020 | 12% | 14% | 7994 |
| 2021 | 11% | 13% | 7495 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 16% | 17% | 73435 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 35% | 31% | 34977 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 45% | 38% | 19417 |
| 200,000 km or more | 49% | 40% | 7360 |
From 130,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Suzuki Swift, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $15,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 102,465
- More common than 93% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 50%
- Typical year
- 2012
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Suzuki Swift?
Half of the used Swifts listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $9,995 and $14,988, and the typical one is $12,980 with about 92,000 km.
How much is a 2016 Suzuki Swift?
Half of the used 2016 Swifts listed by NZ dealers are priced between $10,980 and $12,999, and the typical one is $12,490 with about 94,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Swift?
Each model year older is typically about $1,200 cheaper, across the 2014–2025 Swifts listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Swift?
The typical Swift listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $4,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a petrol Swift compared with a hybrid one?
The typical petrol Swift is $11,990 and is usually a 2015. The typical hybrid one is $15,997 and is usually a 2017, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used Swifts for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $12,980.
How safe is a used Suzuki Swift?
The 2017–26 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, the 2015–24 petrol hybrid model rates 2 stars out of 5, the 2007–19 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5 and the 2003–13 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Suzuki Swift cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,550 a year for the 2017–26 petrol model, $2,260 a year for the 2015–24 petrol hybrid model, $3,320 a year for the 2007–19 petrol model and $3,560 a year for the 2003–13 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Swifts are in NZ?
102,465 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 50% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2012.
How often does a used Swift fail its MOT in the UK?
25% of UK Swifts of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 27% for the average UK car of the same years. From 130,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Suzuki Swift, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits