Car review: Sweet, simple Suzuki Swift still a budget-friendly car

Cheap and cheerful: Fourth-generation Suzuki Swift retains its value proposition. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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SINGAPORE – Singapore is a tough market for many car brands. But for Suzuki, it is painfully so.

Ever since the previous four car categories for certificate of entitlement (COE) were merged to form two in 1999, the small car specialist has struggled to remain viable.

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