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When buying a new car, often people look into the style, how the car drives, the brand and features. Another factor we'd always encourage looking into is the carbon footprint your new car will leave behind.
Greenhouse gasses and carbon footprints are increasingly becoming a focus of Governments, car manufacturers and new car buyers alike.
As the New Zealand GOVT states;
"Transport emissions are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand and account for 21% of all the emissions we produce. Nearly 70% of all transport emissions are from cars, SUVs, utes, vans and light trucks. We need to significantly improve their fuel efficiency and reduce their emissions."
What is a Car’s Carbon Footprint?
A car’s carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide or CO2 released into the atmosphere not only when it is being used but also the amount emitted during the production of its components, the manufacturing process and even how it is disposed of. Every vehicle has a carbon footprint regardless of whether it is electric, hybrid or petrol.
As a vehicle owner, it can be difficult to know what the total carbon footprint of your car is or is going to be over its lifetime. However one of the easiest ways for you to assess your carbon footprint during ownership is to look at how efficient or economical it is to drive.
A vehicle's carbon emission figure is obtained from its fuel economy rating and is expressed as CO2 grams/km (grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometre travelled).
How Do Cars Produce CO2?
Carbon Dioxide or CO2 is a greenhouse gas and is considered a major contributor to climate change. To get your petrol or hybrid vehicle to move, the combustion of fuel in your vehicle's engine emits this gas. The amount of gas emitted is dependent on the amount of fuel used, so the more fuel efficient your vehicle is, the less carbon dioxide it will produce.
You can easily find the CO2 emission figures of every new Suzuki by using our fuel consumption calculator.
Suzuki’s Global Commitment to Reducing CO2 Emissions
In essence, every CO2 emission has a direct impact on our environment and pollution levels.
This is why it's really important to make a conscious decision around which car and car brand you're planning to buy with - not simply for lower fuel costs, but for the long lasting environment impact that can occur.
Suzuki Global recognises climate change as a risk and believes its long held mission of making things smaller and neater with fewer resources, lighter in weight, and in shorter time will help achieve its global commitment for reducing emissions. Suzuki will continue to specialise in small cars that are lighter, emit less CO2, minimise the resources needed to produce them and effectively reduce their overall carbon footprint.
How Does the Suzuki Range Stack Up?
In New Zealand, Suzuki’s new vehicle fleet is the most fuel efficient of the top 10 manufacturers based on the average combined fuel consumption per vehicle sold. Boosted by its small car and compact SUV specialisation, Suzuki has recently introduced its first hybrid model to the NZ market – the Swift Hybrid.
Average Fuel Consumption – Combined cycle, L/100km
New Zealand New Vehicle Sales 2021
Suzuki also has the lowest average CO2 emissions of the top 10 manufacturers too, making it a brand you should consider if you are serious about fuel efficiency and doing your bit for the environment.
Average CO2 Emission - Combined fleet, g/km
New Zealand New Vehicle Sales 2021
In fact, Suzuki have been ranked by Stuff.co.nz as one of the cleanest fleets of cars in New Zealand.
Want To Make Sure You're Making the Right Decision?
Is your current ride a CO2 culprit? Our Complete Guide to Buying a New Car has everything you need to know before you invest into a car that’s built to suit your lifestyle and have a positive impact on the environment.
