I’ve previously talked about my E300 and 5 Series, and I wasn’t planning to talk about this little "pocket rocket," but I felt like I’d be doing it an injustice if I didn’t! I own four cars, and this is the smallest one — bought it in 2024, and so far, I’ve driven it for 28,000 km. The Suzuki Swift — honestly, it’s such a fun car. Small, but full of character. For daily use? More than enough. It even gives you a bit of that crossover feel. Head and legroom are great, and the leather seats with detailed stitching look premium. The interior matches the exterior color — very clean and stylish. It has a 1.5L VVT engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission — super fun to drive, especially for enthusiasts. It’s nimble, quick in traffic, easy to maneuver, and fits into any parking space. Running costs? Almost nothing. I use 0W20 fully synthetic oil, with a full service every 7,000 km for just AED 260 — all original parts. The engine is Japanese-made by Suzuki — honestly, it’s bulletproof. You can’t break it even if you tried! Fuel consumption depends on how you drive. With a light foot, it stays around 5L/100km. If you push it hard, it still won’t go over 7.5L. Any downsides? Maybe the steering is a bit heavy. Other than that? No issues at all — and since it doesn’t have too many electronics, there’s less that can go wrong. God willing, I’ll share my experience with the Buick Avenir soon — but today I just had to give this little champ the appreciation it deserves.

Should I buy a Cullinan or an M9? I'm torn. Can anyone who has driven them give some advice? Are they truly the best SUVs under 5 million?

It's over, right? Back then, those HiPhi car owners who blamed me were really smart, weren't they? You guys are just so clever. Ding Lei made a car like a cheap little runabout and convinced you it was better than a Ferrari, and you actually believed it. Now that Ding Lei has taken off with your money, are you still happy about it?

Dear fellow car owners, is it necessary to do full car sound insulation for the Vito if it's primarily used for family and for its large space, and only goes on the highway less than 5 times a year? Also, how can I modify the interior for better cost-effectiveness for family use?

Is it true that you can't talk in the car while navigating? Whenever I mention a location or something else, it messes up the navigation or interrupts with random comments. What should I do? I really regret it!

I heard that the fuel consumption of the 4WD petrol version is higher than the 2WD. How much higher is it? Can the 4WD version switch to economy mode to achieve full 2WD?

Are you torn between the G80 and the Mercedes E? I'm currently driving an XC60, and honestly, Volvo's resale value in the domestic market is disappointing. I initially thought I wouldn't care and would drive it for 10 years, but the reality is that I'm planning to switch in less than 7 years. Considering the future resale value of the G80, I'm a bit conflicted.

When driving over 80 and letting off the gas, there's a booming noise from the front, but it stops if you give it a little gas. Does anyone know what's going on? 😲

I'm picking up a 2021 Peugeot 5008 Active version tomorrow, and the salesperson said there are 4 or 5 units to choose from. Could you give me some advice on how to choose and inspect the car?

Ride Comfort: The car feels very stable at high speeds, which gives you a real sense of safety — especially thanks to the solid chassis. However, the seats are a bit firm, and on long trips, they can start to get uncomfortable. Fuel Range: On a full tank, I’ve managed around 650 km on the highway. In summer, or when the car is fully loaded with the A/C running, that drops to about 500 km. In the city, I usually get around 400 km per tank. With current fuel prices (I always fill up with 95), it basically costs me around AED 1 per kilometer. Performance: This is the part I really want to talk about — and complain a bit. With ECO mode turned off, the initial power off the line is decent, but that’s about it. Once you get moving, the car starts to feel like it’s struggling — like a small engine pulling a heavy body. If you don’t mind the loud engine noise, you might get a bit of excitement, but realistically, you’re running close to 4000 RPM for that. Overtaking at 120 km/h is tough; the acceleration just doesn’t keep up, and it feels risky. That said, I have to give credit to the car’s off-road capabilities — it handles rough or muddy roads surprisingly well and won’t leave you stuck.

Since I got the car, I’ve driven it a few times on intercity highways and elevated city roads. At first, fuel consumption was quite high — around 12 L/100 km — but after some regular use, it dropped to 7.8. It hasn’t gone any lower since then, even though I’ve only driven about 500 km in less than a month. Honestly, every time I refuel, it stings a little 😅. This is my first car, so I don’t have much to compare it to, but driving feels smooth overall. Once you hit 100 km/h, tire noise becomes noticeable, but throttle response during overtaking is pretty decent. The thing that annoyed me most is the infotainment system. There’s no built-in CarPlay, so I bought an external adapter. While it technically works, Bluetooth is unstable, and the navigation voice won’t come through the car speakers. On top of that, the system randomly activates and starts saying weird things, and the voice assistant sometimes greets you with “Hi” and other times with “I’m here” — honestly, it feels awkward. I’m not sure if all Japanese brands do this, or just this one. As for interior space, the rear seat area is quite good, but the new car smell is still strong, so I’ve thrown in a bunch of charcoal bags to absorb it. Overall, I’m satisfied for a first car, but there are definitely things that could be better.