Suzuki Vitara News

SUZUKI has added two new models to its three-door Grand Vitara SZ range, while the existing version gets minor styling enhancements and a major safety upgrade.

New Delhi, Jul 3 : Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country's largest passenger carmaker, today launched a new version of its high-end sports utility vehicle 'Grand Vitara', priced in the range of Rupees.16.67 lakh-Rupees.17.97 lakh .

Suzuki has opened up the pumps-to ease the jitterbugs, of course. The automaker will offer free gas cards with purchase of any new 2009 SX4 small-car models in the U.S. The promotion, called "Free Gas for Summer," includes a pre-paid debit card good for $270 on the 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport or $290 on the 2009 SX4 Crossover .

Strom Altman, who sold Dodge cars and trucks for many years but lost his franchise agreement with Chrysler, will sell and service Suzukis.

July 1, 2009: Suzuki Australia has started its own scrappage scheme with a new Suzuki Upgrade Bonus offer on its award winning range of vehicles.

For 2009 the Suzuki Grand Vitara gets a very quiet but rather significant upgrade: A new 4-cylinder option and a new more powerful V-6 engine that puts the capable compact SUV squarely in the competitive mix.

BREA, Calif., June 24 CA-American-Suzuki BREA, Calif. , /PRNewswire/ -- With a rich history of producing affordable, fuel-efficient products that fulfill its brand promise of "Travel Light, Live Fully," American Suzuki Motor Corporation looks forward to the implementation of the Car Allowance Rebate System , formerly referred to as the "Cash for ...

Japanese automaker Suzuki has long been the doormat of the U.S. auto industry. The company, known for making very good and competent motorcycles, scooters and recreational three and four wheel vehicles, has long made and sold cars and SUVs in the U.S. that either lack on styling, quality or both.

The motability scheme is there to help disabled people obtain cars but what makes are available.

June 22, 2009: Suzuki's class leading Grand Vitara DDiS turbo-diesel has once again dominated the compact wagon section of the prestigious Overlander 4WD Awards.

Kyle Gregg and Joel Jackson are no strangers to fierce, international rivalry in motorsport, and because of this they will be leading Jamaica's charges in the Rotax Senior Class at next month's big international go-kart meet.

Today's drive has been at least a year in the making. But this is a vehicle of significant importance; it is a crossover SUV, which puts it in the league of the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Suzuki Vitara and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Suzuki has pulled the plug on its Cami-made crossover utility vehicle, the XL7. The Japanese automaker last year suspended production of the seven-seat CUV made at the Ingersoll plant since sales slowed, but intended to start making them again once the slumping auto market returned.

Suzuki has joined forces with surf wear and equipment brand O'Neill to introduce a special edition version of the Escudo SUV exclusively for the Japanese market.

With the price of regular unleaded in the GTA sitting at $1.29 and showing no signs of dropping any time soon, fuel economy has become the new watchword.

A completely stripped down version of Alto will be developed to compete with ultra cheap car Tata Nano.

Cons: Noisy engine, rear cargo door swings open the wrong way, no standard auxiliary audio jack.

May 12, 2009: Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce that it will join the scrappage scheme from May 18th and the entire range will be included.

I spent Friday and Saturday driving near Liwa, where some of the UAE's highest dunes and most exciting offroad driving is on offer.

Suzuki is celebrating 100 years of operation this year. The Japanese brand has enjoyed a good track record, and currently sell sells cars, motorbikes, ATV's and other assorted 'Power Toys'. Of course, no manufacturer is immune to the economic mayhem these days- though some are better prepared to weather the storm.