Vitara voted Best Small Crossover by CarGurus
October 2, 2019
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce that its Vitara model has been voted as Best Small Crossover by online automotive website CarGurus UK in its Best Used Car Awards. Nominees were selected from car models that are at least two years old and then shortlisted on criteria including availability and search interest on CarGurus UK.
A projected 12-year value retention using CarGurus data was also considered and the expert media judging panel then weighed up the pros and cons of each shortlisted model in the class to determine the winners.
Chris Knapman, CarGurus UK Editor, said: “The Suzuki Vitara took the victory in the best used small crossover class due to its appealing blend of practicality, comfort, equipment, and a wide range of powertrain options that makes it possible for used car buyers to choose between two or four-wheel drive regardless of whether they want a petrol or diesel engine. Our judges also noted that CarGurus data shows the Vitara holds on to its value better than many other small crossovers, too.”
First launched in May 2015, Vitara remains the best-selling model in the Suzuki range with annual sales of around 12,000 units in the UK and as a new car is available with 1.0 and 1.4-litre Boosterjet petrol engines.
Car Buying Advice – Beat the Q4 Price Increase
September 14, 2019
In preparation for future legislative, environmental and consumer requirements, Suzuki have now completed the complex operational process relating to EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control System) implementation. Click here to find out more about EVAP.
Due to the additional manufacturing cost of EVAP compliant models as well continued adverse effects of currency rates on new car import costs, please be aware that all models will be subject to a price change effective from 1st October 2019.
| Model |
2019 Q3 Price |
2019 Q4 Price |
| IGNIS – PRICE CHANGE +£650 |
| SZ3 Hybrid |
£12,349 |
£12,999 |
| SZ-T Hybrid |
£13,849 |
£14,499 |
| SZ-T AGS |
£14,149 |
£14,799 |
| SZ5 Hybrid |
£14,849 |
£15,499 |
| SZ5 AGS |
£15,649 |
£16,299 |
| SZ5 Hybrid 4×4 |
£15,849 |
£16,499 |
|
| SWIFT – PRICE CHANGE +£500 |
| 1.2 Dualjet SZ3 |
£12,499 |
£12,999 |
| 1.2 Dualjet Attitude |
£14,599 |
£15,099 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T |
£14,499 |
£14,999 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5 Hybrid |
£15,999 |
£16,499 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5 Auto |
£17,349 |
£17,849 |
| 1.2 Dualjet SZ5 Hybrid 4×4 |
£16,999 |
£17,499 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet Sport |
£18,499 |
£18,999 |
|
| VITARA – PRICE CHANGE +£600 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ4 |
£16,999 |
£17,599 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T |
£18,999 |
£19,599 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T Auto |
£20,349 |
£20,949 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T ALLGRIP |
£20,799 |
£21,399 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ-T |
£19,999 |
£20,599 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ-T Auto |
£21,349 |
£21,949 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 |
£22,499 |
£23,099 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 Auto |
£23,849 |
£24,449 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 ALLGRIP |
£24,299 |
£24,899 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 ALLGRIP Auto |
£25,649 |
£26,249 |
|
| S-CROSS – PRICE CHANGE +£250 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ4 |
£17,749 |
£17,999 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T |
£20,999 |
£21,249 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T Auto |
£22,349 |
£22,599 |
| 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T ALLGRIP |
£22,799 |
£23,049 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 ALLGRIP |
£24,999 |
£25,249 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 ALLGRIP Auto |
£26,349 |
£26,949 |
|
| JIMNY – NO CHANGE |
| 1.5 SZ4 |
£15,999 |
£15,999 |
| 1.5 SZ5 |
£18,499 |
£18,499 |
| 1.5 SZ5 Auto |
£19,499 |
£19,499 |
If you’re thinking of buying a new Suzuki then don’t delay, purchase yours before 30th September 2019 and beat the Quarter 4 price increase saving up to £650 on Ignis, £600 on Vitara, £500 on Swift and £250 on S-Cross.
Terms & Conditions
Any orders with a customer contract dated up to 14th September 2019 that can’t be registered by the 30th September will be honoured at the current Quarter 3 prices. Any orders placed from 15th September 2019 onwards that are registered in Quarter 4 2019 will incur the new Quarter 4 prices.
Hybrid News in Brief – Ignis
September 12, 2019
In line with plans to further reduce CO2 emissions across its range of vehicles, Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the introduction of two further Hybrid grades for the Ignis range. Suzuki’s system is now available across all manual transmission 1.2-litre Dualjet models which are SZ3, SZ-T, SZ5 two-wheel drive and SZ5 ALLGRIP 4X4.
Suzuki is the pioneer of the compact low cost 12V Hybrid system which is ideally suited to a small car; its components add just 6.2kg to the overall kerb weight of 865kg for the SZ3 whilst reducing CO2emissions by an average of eight per cent.
The SHVS system (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) is a compact and lightweight unit that incorporates an Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) which acts as both a generator and starter motor, the ISG is belt driven and assists the engine during vehicle take off and acceleration and also generates electricity through regenerative braking.
The system also uses a compact high performance lithium-ion battery placed under the front passenger seat to store energy and incorporates an idle stop function operated via the Integrated Start Generator. This in turn helps all Ignis manual two wheel drive models attain CO2 emissions of 98g/km (NEDC) and achieve a combined fuel consumption figure of 54.1mpg on the WLTP combined cycle. The SZ5 ALLGRIP is only just behind at 105g/km and 48.6mpg on the combined cycle.
Suzuki voted number 1 in 2018 What Car? Reliability Survey
September 6, 2018
Suzuki is celebrating some very good news from the results of the 2018 What Car? Reliability Survey in which readers report on their ownership experience after the first year and up to four years old. Of the 31 car brands measured, Suzuki is at the top of the league table with a score of 97.7 per cent and even when measured at over four years old Suzuki remained in the top five with a score of 88.4 per cent. The sample size of Suzuki owners for this year’s survey was 193 and What Car? measured 159 different models across the industry.
The good news continued for the popular S-Cross model too as owners reported 100 per cent reliability during their ownership with no faults recorded whatsoever. Editor of What Car? magazine Steve Huntingford comments: “Not a single S-Cross caused its owner any trouble, making this not only one of our favourite budget small SUV’s but also the class’s most reliable car. Many owners told us the thing they like best about their S-Cross is its durability”
The S-Cross is available with either 1.0-litre or 1.4-litre Boosterjet petrol engines and has low rate PCP and HP agreements on offer until the end of September. This is in addition to a £2,500 customer saving for SZ4 models and a £3,000 customer saving for SZ-T and SZ5 also in place until the end of September.
Taking a 1.0-litre SZ4 model as an example on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), a deposit of just £2,104 is required followed by 48 monthly payments of £199 and a final optional payment of £5,534 to keep the car. The representative APR for the PCP agreement is 5.9 per cent.
Read the full verdict here: https://goo.gl/vBddAe
Why does WLTP make it a good time to buy a new car?
July 20, 2018
We’re often asked by customers “When is the best time to buy a new car?” It’s usually when you need or want one, but every now and then there are good reasons, sometimes driven by currency, sometimes by legislation, or sometimes supply.
Between now and the end of August is definitely one of those times, and it’s all driven by WLTP or ‘Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure’ – a real mouthful, we know!
WLTP is a new way of testing a vehicle’s fuel economy and emissions, and aims to provide a much more accurate measure of a vehicle’s environmental impact.
Manufacturers must register most of their stock of non-WLTP approved models by 31st August 2018 ahead of the implementation of new legislation on 1st September, so the deals between now and then for an 18-plate car will be the best for a long time – and much better than in September!
With WLTP we’ll also see the introduction of new economy figures which dictates how much VED (road tax) and, if applicable, company car tax you pay. Road tax will soon be calculated based on WLTP emissions and may be higher for new cars under the new tests, meaning the exact same car would cost more in September than in the preceding months.
It’s also very important to know that new stock is becoming in short supply as production of non-WLTP approved models has ended and the phasing into production of new tested models has only recently begun, with the earliest possible sales introduction for new models between late October and December.
So, this isn’t a sales pitch, it’s just us trying to help you save money and avoid any disappointment when buying your next new car. If you take our advice, you’ll buy the new car you’ve been thinking about soon, because trust us, they will sell out and new stock will only be available much later in the year – at a higher price and with higher tax!
Got a question or want to know more about WLTP? Please contact our sales team on 01392 421333 (Exeter) or 01823 421606 (Taunton) or click the link below.
