‘Fuel-efficient’ options

Suzuki says its reputation for offering fuel-efficient options is being highlighted during the cost-of-petrol crisis.  

It adds this will be bolstered with the imminent release of the marque’s first fully electric model, the e Vitara.

Scheduled for launch at the start of April, the timing of the EV “could not be better with customers turning to options that make the most of their motoring dollars”.

Aaron Wales, automobile sales manager for Suzuki NZ, says: “The e Vitara was developed through testing in New Zealand. 

“It has an iconic name and 4x4 legacy that instills confidence, and it will be the perfect option for customers looking for an attractive fully electric SUV. If customers are considering changing to an electric car, the e Vitara will be well worth the wait.”

In addition to Suzuki’s first fully electric vehicle, the Swift range offers the country’s most fuel-efficient vehicle for less than $26,000 with the GLS Plus manual, pictured above with the RSC, achieving 4l/100km on the combined cycle 3P-WLTP conversion.  

For the second year in a row, the Swift has been named the most affordable car to own and operate in Queensland. 

The Royal Automobile Club Queensland and Western Australia Royal Automobile Club named it top overall performer with the lowest running costs for driving 15,000km per year over a five-year period.

For customers looking for the versatility of a cross-over while retaining low running costs, the Fronx Hybrid, which runs on 91 octane with a 1.5-litre engine matched to a mild hybrid system, offers fuel efficiency of 5.4l/100km for the six-stage automatic variant. It’s priced from $31,990 plus on-roads.

The S-Cross range is available with a 1.4-litre BoosterJet engine matched to a mild hybrid, while the Jimny range off-road ability with fuel-efficient 1.5-litre powertrain.