Suzuki raises the stakes in the warranty game with two major innovations... They tell us: (Image and all words from Suzuki). As ‘The Trusted Car brand for those who are proud to be different’ Suzuki is very pleased to announce the imminent introduction of its 10-year Service Activated Warranty Scheme for both UK and Irish customers, once again offered free of charge and now upgraded from … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Swift (Fourth Generation, hybrid) arrives this April
All-new Suzuki Swift Hybrid makes its British debut this spring... Suzuki tells us: (All words and images from Suzuki). Salient points of the new model (more information to follow soon on Wheels-Alive)... All-new Fourth Generation Swift Hybrid – on sale in the UK and Republic of Ireland from April 2024 with new, enhanced but familiar exterior and interior designs, an even higher … [Read more...]
Suzuki is top automotive brand for UKSI for the eighth time
For the eighth time Suzuki has ranked as the top automotive brand in the bi-annual Institute of Customer Service's UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI)... Suzuki tells us: (All words from Suzuki). Institute of Customer Service’s barometer of satisfaction for January 2024 lists Suzuki once again as the top Automotive brand overall of 26 car manufacturers measured. Suzuki has now … [Read more...]
Suzuki enjoys a record year in 2023
Suzuki's New Year News in Brief... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from Suzuki). Suzuki is very pleased to report a record year for both Suzuki GB PLC and Suzuki Ireland. Despite ongoing challenging market conditions, Suzuki GB closed the year off at 27,928 units which equates to a very strong 57 per cent growth versus 2022 and its biggest annual volume since 2019. … [Read more...]
Suzuki gains its highest ever rankings in the ‘What Car?’ reader survey of vehicle reliability
Suzuki is celebrating its best ever performance in the What Car? Reliability Survey... They tell us: Suzuki is celebrating some very good news from the results of the 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey in which over 25,000 readers reported on their car ownership experience of vehicles between six and up to 20 years old. Of the 30 car brands measured, Suzuki ranked first place in the league … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swace (updated) – First Impressions
Kim Henson briefly samples the latest, updated version of Suzuki’s British-built Swace estate car… When I road-tested the first generation mid-size Suzuki Swace, in 2021, I rated it highly for its interior space, comfort, practicality and cost-effective economy of running (achieving nearly 60 miles per gallon in almost 500 miles of ‘real life’ motoring). I also enjoyed it dynamically; the Swace … [Read more...]
Suzuki goes an extra mile for customer warranties
Suzuki owners can extend their car's warranty, under the firm's new 'Service Activated Warranty' scheme, by having it serviced by a Suzuki dealer... Suzuki tells us... As ‘The Trusted Car brand for those who are proud to be different’ Suzuki GB PLC is very pleased to announce the imminent introduction of its Service Activated Warranty Scheme. Launching to customers on April 3rd, Service … [Read more...]
Suzuki top automotive brand in latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index
Suzuki rated top automotive brand – again – in the Institute of Customer Service UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI)... Institute of Customer Service’s barometer of satisfaction for January 2023 lists Suzuki once again as the top Automotive brand overall of 27 car manufacturers measured. Suzuki has now ranked 1st in Automotive UKCSI (published twice a year) six times since January … [Read more...]
Suzuki’s world premiere of their EV Concept Model eVX
World premiere of Suzuki's EV Concept Model eVX ... The world premiere of Suzuki’s EV concept model eVX has been made at the Maruti Suzuki Pavilion at Auto Expo 2023, which is held in the suburbs of Delhi, India from 11 January 2023 (public days from 13 to 18 January). The eVX is an all-electric concept, with the vehicle scheduled to be introduced to the market by 2025. It is said to … [Read more...]
Suzuki takes second place for reliability in the 2022 Honest John Satisfaction Index
Suzuki awarded second place (out of 29) for reliability in the Honest John Satisfaction Survey for 2022... Suzuki ranked second most reliable manufacturer based on feedback of more than 6,000 customers. They tell us: Suzuki GB PLC are pleased to annouce the results of the Honest John Satisfaction Index 2022, based on the feedback of more than 6,000 car owners, Suzuki was ranked as the … [Read more...]
Suzuki helps ‘Crisis at Christmas’ charity for the homeless
Suzuki supports Crisis at Christmas... Crisis are the national charity for homeless people, formed in 1967 as an urgent response to the growing homelessness crisis and for the past four years the Suzuki Press Office has been very honoured to support their volunteer team. Crisis provide vital services and supplies to so many over the Christmas period, without whom, they would be left with no … [Read more...]
Suzuki S-Cross Ultra ALLGRIP Full Hybrid – Road Test
Kim Henson test-drives the latest Full Hybrid all wheel drive ‘Ultra’ version of Suzuki’s S-Cross SUV, during a week of stormy weather… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). A well-respected model within Suzuki’s line-up, the practical S-Cross SUV has evolved through the years and within the last 12 months there have been many changes. Before looking in detail at the … [Read more...]
Latest Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid – Road Test
The new Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid Motion SUV... ...assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Suzuki has a knack of bringing to market just what buyers want at the right time. It has built all manner of models including city cars, sports cars, lightweight offroaders and pickups and more recently SUVs which will not tip the bank balance into the red. Essentially applying good … [Read more...]
Swifts and all Suzuki models are offered as hybrids – and with a straightforward specification structure
All offered as hybrids, and with all the technology you need as standard, says Suzuki about this summer's line-up... They tell us: "Suzuki is one of very few brands that offers Hybrid technology as standard across its passenger vehicle range together with a high specification and all the tech you need. With Suzuki there is no need to tick countless option boxes as its all there for you from a … [Read more...]
Suzuki GB PLC among UK corporate sector donors providing record help for refugees
Unprecedented support from the British corporate sector as it stands with refugees... UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity partner in the UK, has raised more than £18 million in financial and gift-in-kind donations from corporations towards UNHCR’s response in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. More than 5 million people have now fled Ukraine and millions more have been displaced … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Self-Charging Full Hybrid – First Impressions
Chris Adamson samples the latest hybrid Vitara from Suzuki… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). An association with Toyota means that two of the models in the current Suzuki showroom (Swace and Across) share platforms and technology with their Japanese partners – but one model that very much ploughs Suzuki’s own path is the latest self-charging full hybrid … [Read more...]
Suzuki celebrates success in What Car? reliability survey
Suzuki confirms what many owners already know about their cars' inherent reliability... 2022 reliability survey results Suzuki tells us... The firm is celebrating some very good news from the results of the 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey in which readers report on their car ownership experience from six up to 15 years old. Of the 27 car brands measured, Suzuki is at the top of the … [Read more...]
Suzuki Across Plug-in Hybrid SUV – Road Test
Suzuki’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle… driven and assessed by Kim Henson. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). With four wheel drive, sophisticated plug-in hybrid technology (delivering rapid performance together with low emissions and impressive fuel consumption figures), Suzuki’s Across large SUV provides buyers in this market with a distinctive and fascinating … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swace SZ5 – Road Test
Estate of the art… Kim Henson test drives Suzuki’s Swace, in SZ5 form. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). These days SUVs predominate in the family car market, but for many buyers an estate car has greater appeal in terms of aesthetics and for its arguably more user-friendly combination of passenger and load carrying abilities. A recent newcomer (from November 2020) to … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swift Sport and Vitara – Brief Impressions of current models
Kim Henson briefly test drives the latest, 48 volt self-charging hybrid system versions of the Swift Sport and Vitara… (Words and photographs – all copyright, by Kim Henson). With self-charging hybrid technology, incorporating an upgraded new lithium-ion battery, applied as standard across the Suzuki line-up, the latest models all employ a compact, lightweight belt-driven ‘Integrated Starter … [Read more...]