Archive for the ‘Suzuki Reviews’ Category

rediff Business.com has an interesting article about the growth of India as an exporting resource for new Suzuki cars.

For Europe, Africa and West Asian markets (Middle East), we are looking at India as an export hub – Suzuki Motor Corporation Chairman Osamu Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki, India’s Suzuki, subsidiary has already exported 147,000 cars for the 2009-10 fiscal year and is planning developments the country’s infrastructure to support the clamor for these cars.  In mid-October, 2011 sales figures had already crossed the 100,000 mark.

With Maruti Suzuki’s announcement that plans are on-track to develop a diesel engine for the mid sized SX4 vehicle line- the carmaker anticipates an even higher eastern-Asian car demand.

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The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi has emerged as a Consumers Digest best buy confirms ridestory.com.  To arrive at this designation, ride testers compared comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities, safety ratings, warranty, ownership costs and price through behind the wheel assessments.

Facing stiff competition, the Kizashi was stacked against 250 total 2011 models and emerged victorious as a best buy in the family cars category.

This acknowledgment from Consumers Digest shines a spotlight on the Kizashi as a safe, reliable and affordable vehicle for U.S. consumers seeking a stylish alternative to the ordinary family sedan. – Koichi Suzuki, executive vice president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations.

Redefining traditional performance sedans by blending performance attributes, design aesthetics and craftsmanship, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is an upscale drive with an emphasis on value.

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The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS sedan was road-tested and reviewed by Roadfly.com’s host Jessie Land. This car is a Roadfly favorite for the compact design, great value and fuel-efficiency this nimble car provides.

In this review, host  Jessie Lang points out key features like the high strength steel used for the body which adds safety without weight and meets 2014 safety standards. Important for Northwest drivers, zinc plates and hot wax seals underneath keep the Kizashi from rusting in wet climates!

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scoop.co.nz wrote a great article about the Suzuki’s Grand Vitara exciting upgrades for 2011. For the LTD version ,expect to find technological advancements that include keyless entry, keyless start and an electrically operated glass sunroof.  Topping the NTSB (National Transit Safety Board) honors, the Insurance Institute has awarded the Grand Vitara highest ratings in the frontal crash protection tests.  

The imaginative combination of active and passive safety features nails the Grand Vitara’s reputation as one of the best equipped SUV’s for safety. The chassis features special reinforcement for added strength which when combined with a moncque body system with built in ladder frame protects against twisting and bending, important in a 4 wheel drive vehicle.  A key feature making the Grand Vitara so valuable to business consumers is the low-ratio mode for off-road steady driving, that and the affordable price point!

“If we were to have separate categories for small petrol and diesel wagons, the Grand Vitara would win both,” Overlander magazine judging panel

Flaunting more than 35 awards world wide, the Grand Vitara’s upgrades for 2011 are sure to keep this SUV leader of the pack!

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Suzuki Auto wrote a great article about the 2011 Suzuki Equator. This mid-sized truck combines road readiness, utility and class leading safety features. While introduced in 2009, the Equator carries Suzuki’s sport traditions from the ’70s when the 360cc Jimmy was introduced.  Suzuki brings this history into the wide range of sport vehicles available today. It is visible in the attention to detail in the styling and handling of this updated 2011 Suzuki truck.

Designed for outstanding performance and durability, the Equator’s V6 engine features an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, Teflon®1-coated pistons, micro-finished forged steel crankshaft, micro-finished camshafts driven by a silent two-stage timing chain and variable valve timing for long lasting performance. With the 125.9 wheel base for driving stability and comfort, the Equator is the right size for both work and play.

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