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May 06, 2026

Extra-lean running result from Swift

May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Extra-lean running result from Swift

Brand’s go-to lightfoot hits four figures with Suzuki’s popular hatch.

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May 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Donn Anderson, Suzuki NZ, economy, Wanganui
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
October 30, 2025

Electric Vitara push with two versions

October 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Vitara push with two versions

Common battery size and the choice of front and all-wheel-drive for Suzuki’s first battery car.

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October 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
e-Vitara, electric, Aaron Wales, Wanganui, Suzuki NZ
August 13, 2025

Five-door Jimny fine for NZ

August 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Five-door Jimny fine for NZ

Requirement to pull car from sale in Australia not issued here.

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August 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Suzuki
Jimny, five-door, Gary Collins, Suzuki NZ, Wanganui
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
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