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March 18, 2025

Swift keeps starring

March 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Swift keeps starring

A sobering crash test score hasn’t seemed to do Suzuki’s baby any harm, with registrations so far being much the same as those accrued this time last year.

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March 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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Swift, ANCAP, NCAP, one star, Suzuki NZ, Gary Collins
December 13, 2024

Swift walloped by ANCAP - one star rating for lapses

December 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Swift walloped by ANCAP - one star rating for lapses

Suzuki New Zealand indicates discussions with Japan about potential to improve best seller’s poor crash test performance have begun.

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December 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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Swift, ANCAP, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ, Suzuki Japan
June 06, 2024

Swift’s electric-influenced zap reduces zip, but a positive move

June 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Swift’s electric-influenced zap reduces zip, but a positive move

Suzuki Swift’s new shape regression from four engine choices to just one narrows focus to eco efficiency over oomph. But it’s what buyers want, the brand says.

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June 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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Swift, Suzuki NZ, Gary Collins, hybrid, Whanganui
January 24, 2024

CO2 penalty challenge remains for small car specialist

January 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
CO2 penalty challenge remains for small car specialist

Clean Car Standard, the environmental impost new car buyers probably don’t know about, is being reviewed by Government. Suzuki is pleased.

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January 24, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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Clean Car Standard, Suzuki NZ, CO2, Gary Collins, Emissions, Penalty
October 12, 2023

Hybrid focus might hit new Swift, misses five-door Jimny

October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid focus might hit new Swift, misses five-door Jimny

Suzuki says electric-assist engines are the only solution to avoiding rising CO2 penalties set to remain even if Clean Car Discount goes.

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October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
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Swift, S-Cross, Grand Vitara, Suzuki NZ, Gary Collins, Tom Peck, Whanganui
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/
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Jimny, Fronx, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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