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March 25, 2026

Suzuki’s electric buzz tempered by supply

March 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki’s electric buzz tempered by supply

New e-Vitara could immediately benefit from the sudden resurgence in EV interest, but will there be enough to meet demand?

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March 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
e-Vitara, Suzuki NZ, Wanganui, Gary Collins, Aaron Wales, Fronx, Gujarat, India
March 02, 2026

Fronx still in limbo

March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fronx still in limbo

No word from Suzuki as to possible remedy for safety fault or when car can come back on sale

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March 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, ANCAP, Waka Kotahi, NZTA, Wanganui, seatbelt, retractor, warning, Maruti
December 23, 2025

Fronx recalled for seat belt fail

December 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fronx recalled for seat belt fail

Suzuki NZ repeats safety organisation’s concern about risk to rear seat passengers.

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December 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, ANCAP, safety, Wanganui, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Swift, Maruti
December 22, 2025

Seatbelt fail sees freeze on Fronx

December 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Seatbelt fail sees freeze on Fronx

Safety auditor ANCAP determining single star score for compact SUV is deja vu for Suzuki NZ.

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December 22, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, ANCAP, one star, Swift, three stars, seatbelt, SUV
July 07, 2025

‘Star’ seller arriving with no crash test score

July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
‘Star’ seller arriving with no crash test score

Suzuki won’t predict how the new Fronx might perform in the ANCAP test - but hopes it won’t join Swift in the naughty corner.

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July 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, ANCAP, Gary Collins, Swift one star, four star, Japan NCAP, Euro NCAP
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
July 01, 2025

Suzuki signs Fronx in single format

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki signs Fronx in single format

Special pricing initiative to raise interest in latest small crossover.

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Fronx, Suzuki NZ, Whanganui, Wanganui, crossover, Ignis
June 09, 2025

Ignis, Vitara departure acknowledged

June 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Ignis, Vitara departure acknowledged

Two popular Suzuki models are about to leave the local line-up, one set to rebirth in electric form.

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June 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Ignis, Vitara, Swift, Fronx, Suzuki NZ, Whanganui, Wanganui
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
January 16, 2023

Five-door Jimny, Fronx eyed by Suzuki here

January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Five-door Jimny, Fronx eyed by Suzuki here

Talks with Japan about securing India-made models under way.

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January 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Jimny, Fronx, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ
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