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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

Ultra low fuel consumption Swift in Fleet World WLTP Challenge

October 16, 2019

At the recently held WLTP Challenge organised by Fleet World magazine, Suzuki is pleased to announce that its Swift Attitude model achieved 73.32 mpg, representing a 21.92 mpg improvement over the official WLTP fuel consumption regulation introduced for all new car registrations since September 2018.

Attitude is powered by Suzuki’s renowned 1.2-litre Dualjet 4-cylinder 90HP petrol engine and was driven the 220 miles test route by Hayley Everett from Fleet World magazine. At the finishing point, Hayley managed to attain a 42.65 per cent improvement over the official combined WLTP figure.

Swift Attitude has a kerb weight of just 980kg and combined with its 1.2-litre Dualjet engine proved to be a strong competitor finishing third overall for recorded fuel consumption amongst a wide group of 13 petrol, diesel, hybrid and PHEV models that entered this year. Pure EV models from various manufacturers were in a separately judged group.

Tracks Suzuki appoints Fleet Manager to help business customers

October 11, 2019

Tracks Suzuki have appointed Mathew Brace as their new Business Developement Manager as part of a new fleet sales initiative with Suzuki GB.

Mathew will be responsible for helping local businesses find cars to suit their needs and budget, offering a range of competitive contract hire, company car and outright purchase solutions. The new programme also enables Tracks Suzuki to offer exclusive new car discounts to public sector employees, driving school instructors and members of Suzuki partner organisations, including Mole Valley Farmers, the National Farmers Union and the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Mathew will be required to handle incoming sales from contract hire and leasing companies on behalf of Suzuki GB’s fleet department, plus the brand’s recently acquired Crown Commercial Service (CCS) contract.

To ensure business customers have a clear understanding of what to expect when their Suzuki is booked in for any service, maintenance or repair work, Tracks will adhere to the Suzuki Business Aftersales Charter, which includes a promise to transparent pricing and booking lead times.

At present, Tracks are the only authorised Suzuki Business Partner in Devon, Somerset and Cornwall that can handle fleet or corporate sales.

If you’d like to know more about the Suzuki Business Partner Programme please contact Mathew Brace on 07725 543124 or mathew@trackssuzuki.co.uk or visit the business section on our website: https://www.trackssuzuki.co.uk/business/

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”.