Review: Suzuki JY.I S-Cross (2013-16) Overview Released in Australia in December 2013, the Suzuki JY Series I (JY.I) S-Cross was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Hungary, the S-Cross was powered by 1.6-litre petrol engines and offered in front- and all-wheel drive models; transmission options consisted of five-speed manual or continuously variable units. M16A engine The […]
Author: Stephen Tomlinson
Review: Suzuki Mk.5 Swift (2005-10)
Overview Released in February 2005, the Suzuki Mk.5 Swift was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Hamamatsu, Japan, the front-wheel drive Mk.5 Swift was initially powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. In September 2006, however, the range was expanded by ‘Sport’ variants […]
Review: Suzuki FR Kizashi (2010-16)
Review: Suzuki FR.I Kizashi (2010-13) Overview Released in May 2010, the Suzuki FR Series I (FR.I) Kizashi was a medium-sized sedan. Manufactured in Shizuoka, Japan, the FR Kizashi was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Kizashi range initially consisted of the front-wheel […]
Review: Suzuki RH4 Liana (2001-07)
Review: Suzuki RH4.I Liana (2001-04) Overview Released in October 2001, the Suzuki RH4 Series I (RH4.I) Liana was initially available as a five-door hatchback, with sedans following in August 2002. Manufactured in Kosai, Japan, the front-wheel drive RH4.I Liana was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual […]
Review: Suzuki MF Ignis (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in January 2017, the Suzuki Ignis is a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Sagara, Japan, the front-wheel drive Suzuki Ignis is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that is mated to either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Furthermore, the Suzuki Ignis range consists of five-seat GL variants and […]
Review: Suzuki JB Jimny (1998-on)
Review: Suzuki JB.I Jimny (1998-00) Overview Released in October 1998, the Suzuki JB Series I (JB.I) Jimny was a compact four-wheel drive that was initially available as a three-door hardtop. Manufactured in Hamamatsu, Japan, the Jimny was powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual […]
Review: Suzuki JT Grand Vitara (2008-18)
Review: Suzuki JT.I Grand Vitara (2008-12) Overview Released in August 2008, the Suzuki JT Series I (JT.I) Grand Vitara was available as a three- or five-door four-wheel-drive wagon. Manufactured in Shizuoka, Japan, the JT Grand Vitara introduced a new 2.4-litre four-cylinder and 3.2-litre V6 petrol engines, replacing the 1.6-, 2.0- and 2.7-litre units; fuel economy […]
Review: Suzuki HT Ignis (2000-05)
Review: Suzuki HT.I Ignis (2000-03) Overview Released in October 2000, the Suzuki HT Series I (HT.I) Ignis was available as a three- or five-door hatchback (the GA and GL variants, respectively). Manufactured in Shizuoka, Japan, the front-wheel drive Ignis was powered by a 1.3-litre petrol four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic […]
Review: Suzuki Baleno (2016-on)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2016, the Suzuki Baleno was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Manesar, India, the front-wheel drive Suzuki Baleno range consisted of GL and GLX Turbo variants, powered by 1.4-litre naturally aspirated and 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines (see table below). In February 2019, the Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo was discontinued […]
Review: Suzuki Celerio (2015-17)
Overview Released in Australia in February 2015, the Suzuki Celerio was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Manesar, India, the front-wheel drive Celerio was powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). K10B engine The 1.0-litre K10B three-cylinder had an aluminium block and […]