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High rankings for Suzuki in 2021 What Car? reliability survey

August 27, 2021

Suzuki is celebrating some great news from the results of the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey.

Following reports from over 16,300 readers about their car ownership experience for vehicles up to five years old, Suzuki ranked joint third out of the 30 car brands measured with a score of 97.1% reliability.

What Car? measured 178 different models across the industry and in the small car class, the Swift model ranked in the top three with owners reporting 99.3%  reliability during their ownership period.

Steve Huntingford, Editor of What  Car? comments: “The Suzuki Swift majors on value for money, but that’s not at the expense of dependability. In fact, the Swift is one of the most dependable small cars  you can buy according to owners of cars up to five years old.” 

Tracks of Exeter awarded Regional Suzuki Dealer of the Year

February 18, 2021

We’re delighted to announce that Tracks of Exeter has been awarded Regional Dealer of the Year by Suzuki GB PLC.

2020 created so many challenges for the business not to mention the temporary closure of our showrooms for the first time in 30 years, but thanks to the sheer determination of our team to succeed, adapt and overcome these obstacles we finished the year on a high.

To all the wonderful customers who purchased or serviced cars with us, thank you for your support this year – now more than ever you should help local business and we really appreciate you choosing Tracks of Exeter and Taunton for your motoring needs.

Suzuki voted Best City Car brand at GreenFleet Awards

November 16, 2019

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Best City Car Manufacturer at the 2019 Green Fleet Awards which were held at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon last night. Suzuki faced some strong competition from four other manufacturers in its shortlisted category and was then judged as the overall winner.

This year the Green Fleet Awards were divided into 19 categories and the judging panel evaluated vehicle manufacturers, leading individuals, Fleet operators and other companies serving the fleet industry and recognised them for their commitment to reducing emissions and making the environment better for everyone.

Suzuki was commended for its self-charging 12 Volt Hybrid system fitted as standard on all Ignis models with manual transmission as well as two models from the Swift range, also with manual transmission.

Suzuki pioneered the 12 Volt Hybrid which is known as Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS). It adds less than 7kg to the overall kerb weight of the car and is well proven to offer lower fuel consumption with reduced CO2 emissions. It was first introduced in 2016.

The Hybrid system consists of an Integrated Start Generator (ISG) and lithium-ion battery to provide energy assistance on acceleration and electricity generation through regenerative braking to charge the lithium-ion and conventional 12 Volt battery. At speeds of less than 10mph, an Engine Auto Stop Start System is also incorporated to save fuel.

Jimny voted Best Off-Roader at Parkers Awards

October 23, 2019

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce another major award for its Jimny model, this time from Parkers.co.uk who awarded it their Best Off-Roader title for 2020. Jimny was shortlisted in a group of three from numerous new vehicles tested by the editorial team over the last year.

Keith Adams, editor of Parkers.co.uk comments: “Proving that small can be mighty, the Suzuki Jimny is exceptional when it comes to the rough stuff. Despite its dinky dimensions and relatively puny 1.5-litre engine, its separate chassis construction, selectable four-wheel drive and low-range gearbox mean it’s a proper weapon when it comes to crawling over rocks or getting out of ankle-deep mud. It’s also truly, utterly charming – with retro appeal in spades and a plucky and totally endearing nature”.

This very positive news for Suzuki makes it the ninth award win for the new model launched in the UK in January of this year. The Awards list to date is as follows:

Urban Car of The Year – World Car Awards
Best 4×4 – UK Car of the Year Awards
Best Fun 4×4 – GQ Magazine
Budget Apocalypse Survival Tool – BBC Top Gear Magazine
Overall Winner – 4×4 Magazine
Game Changer 2019 – Autocar Magazine
Car of the Year – Car Dealer Power Awards
Dark Horse of the Year – Southern Group of Motoring Writers

Price Point win for Celerio at the What Car? Used Car Awards

October 5, 2019

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce a Price Point win for its Celerio model by What Car? Magazine. The Celerio was awarded Best City Car by the judging panel in the up to £5,000 category.

Used Cars Editor of What Car? Mark Pearson comments: “We’ve always loved the Celerio for its cheeky nature and practical interior, but when you add in its excellent reliability record and the extraordinary value it offers at this age and price point no other rival can come close. It can handle motorways with aplomb, and inside there’s space for four and a great view out, thanks to its tall windows. The fact that the car is recently off sale as a new car only adds further to its appeal on the used market”.