The Suzuki Swift can drift, something Oliver Amon wanted to demonstrate

When we talk about sliding the rear end out, doing a drift or simply drifting, we always picture a rear-wheel-drive sports car breaking traction at the back while we, the drivers, try to keep the rear from overtaking the front. But Oliver Amon has wanted to show us that, to carry out this task successfully, you don’t need to add a rear-drive, high-performance vehicle to the perfect recipe. This young Hungarian presents himself as a Michelin-starred chef when it comes to drifting, an effect he achieves regardless of the car that passes through his hands, as happened with the Suzuki Swift.

The small Japanese compact was the guinea pig chosen by Amon, who managed to bring out the wild, rascally side of the Swift. Thanks to the small dimensions of his faithful drifting companion, Oliver was able to slip through all sorts of nooks and crannies, such as a derelict house or dirt tracks that only rally drivers would dare to tackle.

Handbrake, pedal to the floor and undoubted guts have been the necessary ingredients to make the Suzuki Swift carry out a task that many would be skeptical about: drifting without hesitation. Oliver Amon has gathered the ingredients needed to diligently achieve his goal, something that was also possible thanks to his exceptional hands.

Drifting a car that sends all its power to the front wheels is neither easy nor suitable for everyone, but this young Hungarian has not had the slightest hesitation in pulling it off. Oliver, who is used to hustling the rear end of his Mercedes S600 W140 twin-turbo with more than 800 CV under his right foot, has moved on to fully control the light and energetic Suzuki Swift in a masterful way.

However, Oliver didn’t hesitate for a single second to inflict a few battle scars on the Japanese compact, which holds its own perfectly despite the demands of the driver. Inside the charismatic Swift we find a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine capable of producing 90 CV of power and 120 Nm of torque, figures more than enough to move one of the most iconic offspring of Suzuki with ease and speed.

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That is how Amon has wanted to show what the Suzuki Swift is capable of when the driver’s skill makes such feats possible. Without a doubt, the small compact is not the ideal ally for drifting, but its power-to-weight ratio, its compact dimensions and its undeniable sporty character make it the perfect car to enjoy behind the wheel.

Technical specifications of this car

HatchbackSuzuki Swift6 versions · from 20,905 €