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July 04, 2025

Suzuki NZ wires up for electric chapter

July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki NZ wires up for electric chapter

Having the compact battery-pure e-Vitara will help brand keep its fleet average emissions in check, but issues with legislation still remain.

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July 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
E-Vitara, Vitara, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ, Wanganui, Ignis, Baleno, Fronx
May 25, 2025

Suzuki signals Fronx for NZ sale

May 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki signals Fronx for NZ sale

Compact 1.5-litre mild hybrid crossover coming in July. It’s the new Baleno … will it also bump out Ignis?

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May 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, India, Mahruti, Ignis, Baleno, Swift, ANCAP, AEB, Suzuki NZ
July 12, 2022

‘Our customers can’t afford EVs’

July 12, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
‘Our customers can’t afford EVs’

Suzuki buyers are too spendthrift to pay the premium carried by electric drive, a brand high-up reckons.

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July 12, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
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Suzuki New Zealand, Baleno, electric vehicle
June 11, 2016

Swift solution for incoming Baleno

June 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Swift solution for incoming Baleno

The car’s all-new, the drivetrain not so much: Suzuki NZ has decided to tailor the incoming Baleno hatchback without its star engine – and it doubts customers will be concerned.

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June 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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Baleno
March 24, 2016

Yes to Baleno – no comment to details

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Yes to Baleno – no comment to details

Suzuki New Zealand has confirmed it is taking the Baleno but is saying no more than that

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March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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Baleno
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