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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/
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E-Vitara, Vitara, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ, Wanganui, Ignis, Baleno, Fronx
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/
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Ignis, Vitara, Swift, Fronx, Suzuki NZ, Whanganui, Wanganui
November 05, 2024

Suzuki NZ confirms e-Vitara a starter

November 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki NZ confirms e-Vitara a starter

Compact battery-reliant SUV adopts old name but signals a wholly new start.

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November 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
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e-Vitara, Vitara, Suzuki New Zealand, RUC, Whanganui, India, EV
June 14, 2016

Extra-verve Vitara here

June 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Extra-verve Vitara here

The Vitara was already a good thing. Addition of a turbo engine makes it better.

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June 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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May 31, 2016

Diesel Vitara too expensive for NZ

May 31, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel Vitara too expensive for NZ

Vitara’s impending NZ market turbo thrust only works for petrol, not diesel, the brand has explained.

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May 31, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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Vitara
September 04, 2015

Suzuki Vitara 2015: Cleaner future for muck master?

September 04, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Suzuki Vitara 2015: Cleaner future for muck master?

The 2015 Vitara has been totally redesigned to be more competitive on the market as well as more appealing to the customers. But does it divest too many old skills?

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September 04, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
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Vitara
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