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title: Suzuki NZ Reviews - Read Genuine Customer Reviews | Small Car
description: Small Car | 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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# Customer Reviews

### WHY SUZUKI

- [Fuel Economy](https://www.suzuki.co.nz/cars/why-suzuki/fuel-economy) 
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## [![Lesley Rae and her Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Lesley%20Rae%20and%20her%20Swift%20Sport.jpg?width=600&name=Lesley%20Rae%20and%20her%20Swift%20Sport.jpg) Lesley Rae and her Swift Sport It was a no-brainer for Lesley when it came to the purchase of her Suzuki Swift Sport. A car with pizzazz, it stands out in a crowded carpark and it's zippiness leaves the pulse racing. She loves the](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/lesley-rae-and-her-swift-sport)

## [![Margaret Whitcombe and her Ignis](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Margaret%20Whitcombe%20and%20her%20Suzuki%20Ignis.jpg?width=600&name=Margaret%20Whitcombe%20and%20her%20Suzuki%20Ignis.jpg) Margaret Whitcombe and her Ignis Goldie, the Suzuki Ignis, has made a solid impression on Margaret Whitcombe. It's the car for her and she's never looking back. Let's find out why the Ignis has made a difference in her life in the](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/margaret-whitcombe-and-her-ignis)

## [![Yvonne Pearson and her Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Pic%202%20edited.jpg?width=600&name=Pic%202%20edited.jpg) Yvonne Pearson and her Swift Sport Daily outings are a delight for Yvonne and her Suzuki Swift Sport 'Vonee'. It fits the bill with it's size, colour, comfort and style. It's all in the experience, and in Yvonne's case, the Swift](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/yvonne-pearson-and-her-swift-sport)

## [![Santelle Don and her Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Image%201edited.png?width=600&name=Image%201edited.png) Santelle Don and her Swift Sport Santelle's hard work was well worth it for her brand-new Suzuki Swift Sport. Her 'Little Pocket Rocket' is compact and reliable for daily commutes, and can turn on the power when needed. Let's find](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/santelle-don-and-her-swift-sport)

## [![Carol Crawford and her Swift](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Carol%20Crawford%20and%20her%20Swift%20edited-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Carol%20Crawford%20and%20her%20Swift%20edited-1.jpeg) Carol Crawford and her Swift Since picking up the grandkids is a daily task for Carol, fuel economy and safety are a must in her vehicle of choice. This made choosing the Suzuki Swift a no-brainer. Find out what else Carol gets](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/carol-crawford-and-her-swift)

## [![Garry Cranfield and his Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Garry%20Cranfield%20Image.jpeg?width=600&name=Garry%20Cranfield%20Image.jpeg) Garry Cranfield and his Swift Sport Garry's yellow Suzuki Swift Sport fits perfectly into his life of golf, photography and volunteering. Continue reading to find out how this sporty hot hatch brightens up Garry's life.](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/garry-cranfield-and-his-swift-sport)

## [![Dave Walkley and his Swift Hybrid](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Suzuki%20Now%20Newsletter/2022/Dave%20Walkley%20Swift%20Hybrid1.jpeg?width=600&name=Dave%20Walkley%20Swift%20Hybrid1.jpeg) Dave Walkley and his Swift Hybrid Dave is a semi-retired automotive technician and on top of his love for technology, he spends his spare time building furniture from recycled wood or pallets. Keep reading to find out why Dave loves](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/dave-walkley-and-his-swift-hybrid)

## [![Geoff Ong and his Swift Sport](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Suzuki%20Now%20Newsletter/Geoff-Ong-DSC03914-1-1-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Geoff-Ong-DSC03914-1-1-1.jpeg) Geoff Ong and his Swift Sport Once he steps onto the stage, multi-talented musician Geoff Ong turns from quiet introvert to high-energy and engaging performer. Outside of music, photography and video, Geoff’s other passion is](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/geoff-ong-and-his-swift-sport)

## [![Lloyd Mathews and his Swift](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Suzuki%20Now%20Newsletter/2020/Lessons-in-Reliability-Lloyd-Mathews.jpeg?width=600&name=Lessons-in-Reliability-Lloyd-Mathews.jpeg) Lloyd Mathews and his Swift With over 500,000 kilometres in a Suzuki Swift under his belt, AA Driving Instructor Lloyd Mathews is completely comfortable behind the wheel of a Suzuki. 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)

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