More Porsches, Suzuki tie-up; says VW boss

Volkswagen is looking at three new models for the Porsche line up to bolster sales for the German sports car maker and is interested in a small car tie-up with Japanese carmaker, Suzuki, according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Winterkorn.

Reuters Newsagency quotes an interview Dr Winterkorn, above, gave to the German business publication [...]

Suzuki Kizashi hybrid due 2011 – report

According to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper Suzuki will have a hybrid version of its new Kizashi midsize sedan ready for sale by 2011.

The optional petrol-electric powertrain will sit above the Kizashi’s conventionally powered 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol which is due to land in Australian showrooms early next year.

Light Hatch Comparison – Fiesta, Barina, Jazz, Getz, Yaris, Swift

These light cars are no lightweights.
Generally speaking, the word ‘light’ implies there’s something missing: less than the others; a lack thereof; insubstantial; skimping.
It rarely invokes a sense of excitement – light beer, for example. As far as the ‘light car’ segment goes, my expectations are immediately managed (down), and I’m ready to be underwhelmed.

Suzuki Kizashi unveiled, heading to Oz

Suzuki’s mid-size sedan, the Kizashi, has finally been officially introduced to the public, and Suzuki Australia has confirmed its interest in having the car for the local market.

Offering all-wheel-drive, the Kizashi will go on sale in Japan and the US initially before spreading to other markets, including Australia.

Suzuki releases two limited edition Swifts

Suzuki is offering customers the choice of more style and value – or increased safety – with the addition of two limited edition versions of the award-winning Swift.

First up in the Junior World Rally Championship inspired Swift RE4 which comes with an additional $5500 of extra features.

Suzuki SX4 dominates Pikes Peak

Suzuki rally legend Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima has upheld his reputation as King of the Mountain after dominating the field at the world famous Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado.

Tajima won the event convincingly for the fourth successive year, finishing more than a minute ahead of his closest rivals which included two-time WRC winner Marcus Gronholm.

Suzuki Alto – First Steer

2009 Suzuki Alto – First Steer
The schedule said I needed to be at Brisbane airport at 9am, it was 8.45am and I had just missed my exit. This would be understandable if Brisbane wasn’t my home town. I’m definitely not a Monday person.

Finally at 9.20am and I arrived at Suzuki Queensland headquarters to begin the [...]

Suzuki Alto launched in Australia

Suzuki Australia has launched its mini car, the Alto today with cars going for sale across the country from  August 1. The mini Suzuki is built in India but to Japanese specifications and design. Pricing will start at $12,490 for the GL and $14,490 for the GLX-Series*.

CarAdvice spent the day driving around Brisbane’s CBD in [...]

Suzuki Swift Sport Review & Road Test

2009 Suzuki Swift & Swift Sport Review & Road Test

The little Suzuki is still strong, four years on…
Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki Swift; 1.5-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed; hatch – $18,790
2009 Suzuki Swift Sport; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed; hatch – $24,990

Honest A to B car with character, excellent handling (Sport), value for money, good looks
No USB/iPod connectivity, sluggish [...]

Suzuki SX4 Review & Road Test

2009 Suzuki SX4 Review & Road Test
The Swift’s forgotten bigger brother demands some attention.
Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki SX4; S-Series; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; sedan – $23,490

Great all around, value for money, very comfortable A to B car
No ESP, tough competition

CarAdvice Rating:
- by Alborz Fallah
I’ve always had a thing for Suzukis, I don’t really [...]

2010 Suzuki Swift prototype spied

This next generation prototype is already living up to its ‘Swift’ namesake with Suzuki’s latest little model spied during skidpan handling tests.

Due to make its official debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, as Suzuki’s best-selling model globally the new version is expected to be Swift by name and Swift by nature.

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