--- title: Suzuki NZ Reviews - Read Genuine Customer Reviews (4) description: Read what Kiwi customers have to say about the Suzuki they own. And find out why you should be driving one from those that already do. 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We found out from Lloyd what makes the Swift](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/lloyd-mathews-and-his-swift) ## [![Janet Martin and her Ignis](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Campaigns%20-%20Complete/Testimonial%20Campaign/LP%20Imagery/janet-suzuki-1.png?width=600&name=janet-suzuki-1.png) Janet Martin and her Ignis With its unique shape and excellent all-round visibility, the Suzuki Ignis is a top pick for a city car. We sat down with children's book author Janet Martin, to find out what it was like to buy her](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/janet-martin-and-her-ignis) ## [![Andrew Tarr and his Jimny](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Campaigns%20-%20Complete/Testimonial%20Campaign/Videos/Andrew%20Tarr%20Jimny%20Review%20Play%20Video-1-1.png?width=600&name=Andrew%20Tarr%20Jimny%20Review%20Play%20Video-1-1.png) Andrew Tarr and his Jimny Andrew, part of the crew at the Kapiti Family 4WD Club, just loves going on adventures with his son in the Suzuki Jimny. We took a few moments to chat with Andrew and found out how this little Suzuki](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/andrew-tarr-and-his-jimny) ## [![Val Steer and her Vitara Turbo](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Val%20Miller%20Vitara%20Turbo%20Review%20Play%20Video-1.png?width=600&name=Val%20Miller%20Vitara%20Turbo%20Review%20Play%20Video-1.png) Val Steer and her Vitara Turbo Busy Auckland retiree, Val Steer has no plans of slowing down, recently upsizing from a Suzuki Swift to a Vitara Turbo. We caught up with Val to find out about her ownership experience and what makes](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/val-steer-and-her-vitara-turbo) ## [![Julian Strangward and his Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(27).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(27).png) Julian Strangward and his Swift Sport Julian Strangward drives professionally day in and day out and his Suzuki is his trusty companion. We wanted to find out how driving a Swift Sport performs in terms of fuel efficiency and handling.](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/julian-strangward-and-his-swift-sport) ## [![Samara Herbert and her Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(28).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(28).png) Samara Herbert and her Swift Sport The Suzuki Swift is a reliable and economical small car that Kiwis just love. We wanted to get the inside scoop on exactly what owning a Suzuki Swift Sport is like, so we got in touch with](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/samara-herbert-and-her-swift-sport) ## [![Susan & Kim Unsworth and their Swift Sports](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(30).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(30).png) Susan & Kim Unsworth and their Swift Sports The Suzuki Swift has always been a Kiwi favourite. We decided to find out what made the Swift Sport so special to Wellington-based couple, Kim & Susan Unsworth. 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