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September 17, 2016

Swift Progress: What's next for Suzuki’s little ripper?

September 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Swift Progress: What's next for Suzuki’s little ripper?

With Suzuki dropping hints that the next Swift might launch in 2017, our resident conceptualist Josh Byrnes considers the potential styling path.

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September 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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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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Vitara
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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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
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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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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