Suzuki Swift Ltd 2011 Review
The Suzuki Swift may be a lightweight in stature but it’s a heavyweight in terms of new car sales. Since 2005 when the compact hatch first reached our shores it’s battled hard with the much-loved Read...
View ArticleNew 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport on track for next year
The new-model Swift in its regular form has been on sale in NZ for a few months now and is proving popular with Suzuki on track to launch its new 2012 Swift Sport early next Read More
View ArticleNew Suzuki Swift sport previewed before Frankfurt debut
Suzuki has given hot hatch fans a preview of its upcoming 2012 Swift Sport ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month. When Suzuki unveiled its S-Concept earlier this year, it...
View ArticleHigh-spec Suzuki Swift RS added to NZ range
Suzuki NZ has added a new highly-specified Swift to its model range – the Swift RS. Billed as a limited edition variant the RS receives extra luxury and equipment. The RS version is based on Read More
View ArticleToyota Corolla takes back No.1 sales spot in NZ
The Toyota Corolla has taken back the number one sales spot on the NZ national sales charts, both for the month of September and year to date. The Corolla has faced stiff competition this year Read More
View ArticleSuzuki Swift Sport 2012 Review
Does the sporty version of New Zealand’s best-selling small car does live up to its moniker? Even with a six-speed manual and a slightly peppier engine it’s actually a pretty sedate and boring car...
View ArticleSuzuki Swift Diesel 2012 Review
Suzuki’s best-selling small car, the Swift, has received a 1248cc diesel heart which shuns fuel like beauty queens shun calories. As such, the Swift can claim 4.2l/100km fuel economy which puts it near...
View ArticleSuzuki Swift Sport 3-door 2013 Review
Nothing says “I love driving enthusiastically by myself” like a car that makes it difficult to get passengers in. Of course, just having one door would be the perfect statement, but the impracticality...
View ArticleSuzuki: 2014 Swift Sport automatic
I’m really getting fed up with how excellent the Suzuki Swift Sport is. Every time I get one it’s pretty much exactly the same; just a few minor tweaks, and that’s it. It’s like having Read More
View ArticleSuzuki: 2014 Swift RS quick drive
Since it’s launch in 2005, the Swift light hatchback has gone from being a quantum leap in Suzuki product design and quality, to a strong front runner in discerning car markets such as New Zealand....
View ArticleSuzuki Swift Sport 2007 Review
I broke two ribs in my last kart race about five years ago. I carried on and got second place and a nice trophy, but six months later when I could finally sneeze without it Read More
View ArticleSuzuki Swift XE 2008 Review
An Easter break was what I needed to soothe my aching wrists and blurry eyes so off we headed to Napier. The Art Deco capital is guaranteed sunshine pretty much all year round but is Read More
View ArticleSuzuki Swift production breaks the one million barrier
The Suzuki Swift, New Zealand’s best selling small car, has achieved an international milestone. Production of the most successful car ever produced by Suzuki recently topped the one million barrier...
View ArticleToyota iQ – lots more photos
It’s shorter than the temper of a Catholic school matron, and it’s Toyota’s opportunity to reign in the Smart fortow’s success. The new iQ is shown here in its European production-ready state. The...
View ArticleSuzuki Swift Sport WR1 Supercharged 2008 — Road Test
The Suzuki Swift Sport is one of our favourite cars read the review here. It has the right proportion of power, handling and looks, and a sweet five-speed manual gearbox that puts you in control. Read...
View ArticleSuzuki Swift leads overall sales in NZ market
The Suzuki Swift has become the first small supermini car to lead the New Zealand new car market in decades. Suzuki’s most popular model was the top-selling new car in May and posted a 13.4 Read More
View ArticleSuzuki ready for centennial celebrations
It seems that 1909 was a busy year for automotive start-up companies with both Audi and Bugatti planning their centenary celebrations this year and so is Japanese carmaker Suzuki. The history of...
View ArticleSuzuki launches new Swift RS in NZ
A new version of the well established Suzuki Swift hatchback has been launched on the New Zealand market. Additional to the range, the new 1.5-litre Swift RS five-door offers a new choice. This factory...
View ArticleNew Suzuki Alto – cheapest new car in NZ
Suzuki’s all-new five-door Alto hatchback has arrived on the twentieth anniversary of the launching of the original version. The latest seventh generation Alto is a far cry from the 1979 Alto SS80...
View ArticleSuzuki Swift hybrid plug-in concept
The popular Suzuki Swift has been a big player in new car sales here in NZ and now it’s taking on a new form. Suzuki has just announced that it will introduce a plug-in series Read More
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