Should You Buy a New Suzuki?
If you’ve checked out our story on What You Need to Know about the Suzuki bankruptcy, you might consider buying a new Suzuki if the deal is right.
Below, we break down what we like and what we don’t about each of the four Suzuki models still on sale in the U.S., as well as links to recent coverage about each one. No Suzuki models are rated as Best Bets by Cars.com.
We also list how many are in our national inventory as of this writing. Here’s a tip: There aren’t many, so depending on where you live, a new Suzuki might not be an option for you.
What We Like
- 100,000-mile/seven-year powertrain limited warranty
- Aggressive RMZ-4 off-road model
- Utility-minded cargo bed
- Spirited V-6 engine
What We Don’t
- No manual transmission for off-road package or V-6 engine
- Tow package should be standard on RMZ-4
- No MP3 jack on base stereo
There are 346 new Equators in Cars.com’s national new-car inventory. There are 331 2012 models, 14 2011 models and one 2010 model.
2012 Midsize Shootout: Results (PickupTrucks.com)
What We Like
- Good looks
- Composed ride
- Steering feel and response
What We Don’t
- Dated interior styling
- Snug backseat
There are 496 new Grand Vitaras in Cars.com’s national new-car inventory. There are 167 2013 models, 295 2012 models, 24 2011 models, four 2010 models and six 2009 models.
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review (Cars.com)
What We Like
- Nimble handling
- Supportive seats
- Attractive, intuitive dashboard layout
What We Don’t
- Below-average gas mileage
There are 921 new Kizashis in Cars.com’s national new-car inventory. There are 328 2013 models, 517 2012 models, 61 2011 models and 15 2010 models.
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Review (Cars.com)
The $25,000 Family Sedan Shootout
What We Like
- Sporty-yet-supple suspension tuning
- Front and rear headroom
- Low-price AWD (Crossover hatchback)
What We Don’t
- Fuel economy
- Some roughly finished cabin pieces
- Front roof pillar limits visibility
There are 1,875 new SX4s in Cars.com’s national new-car inventory. There are 1,122 2013 models, 700 2012 models, 41 2011 models, seven 2010 models and five 2009 models.
