Suzuki in southern Africa hasn’t put a foot wrong in many years, but is this new Across a few steps too far for this brand?
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Kind-of Long-term Test: 2025 Suzuki Grand Vitara GLX Auto
Why did I use “Kind-of” as the heading for this long-term test? Because Suzuki Auto South Africa gave us this silver 1.5 GLX Automatic for exactly one month. Shorter than usual, yet long enough to test its merits…
Suzuki Across Launch – A Step Into Premium Hybrid Territory
Suzuki has officially introduced the all-new Suzuki Across to the South African market, marking an important step forward for the brand. Positioned as a modern, premium SUV, the Across also represents Suzuki’s first entry into hybrid technology locally.
Padtoets: 2025 Suzuki Dzire
Die Suzuki Dzire het homself gevestig as een van Suid-Afrika se gunstelinge onder die klein sedan-segment. Met sy kombinasie van betroubaarheid, ekonomie en praktiese spesifikasies bied dit ’n pakket wat moeilik geklop kan word in ’n mark waar kopers steeds waarde soek bo alles.
Suzuki breaks yet another record
This past weekend saw Suzuki South Africa break yet another record; and while it might not have been one of their (seemingly) monthly sales records, it turned out to be a second Guinness World Record for the ever-popular Jimny. However, the weekend covered even more than just a record attempt.
Die Jimny Gathering: ‘n Viering van Suzuki se 4×4 ikoon
Maak jou kalenders reg, want die ikoniese Jimny Gathering maak sy groot terugkeuring en beloof ‘n onvergeetlike naweek van avontuur, musiek en kameraadskap vir Suzuki-entoesiaste. Hierdie jaar vind die geleentheid plaas by die asemrowende Louvain Gaste Plaas, in die skilderagtige Outeniqua-berge, vanaf 25 tot 28 September.
Suzuki Swift vs. VW Polo Vivo!
The battle for the small hatchback segment (no Chinese cars included)
More manufacturers are increasingly turning to SUV’s, leaving the sedan, coupe, and estate / station wagon segments in their wake. Surprisingly, the small hatchback category is still doing well, and with good reason as they tend to be affordable and nimble, practical, as well as very fuel efficient.
Tested: 2024 Suzuki Swift GL+ Automatic
There are a few questions in life that don’t have a straight answer. “Why don’t you eat that food”, “why aren’t you having more kids” and “why do you think that the Suzuki Swift is the best car you’ve ever driven” spring to mind. And to quickly answer the last one, let me tell you about the new Swift 1.2 GL Plus CVT.