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Economical, effortless to drive, and the best car she's ever owned. Curious why she’s recommending it to](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/heather-knowler-and-her-ignis) ## [![Bruce Kenney and his Vitara](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Suzuki%20review%20photo%20cropped.jpg?width=600&name=Suzuki%20review%20photo%20cropped.jpg) Bruce Kenney and his Vitara In three years, Bruce has never worried about petrol prices or repairs, and that's all thanks to his Suzuki Vitara. With all the goodies you'll ever need as a driver, it has proved to be a real value](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/bruce-kenney-and-his-vitara) ## [![Richard Guerin and his Jimny](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Pic1%20crop.jpg?width=600&name=Pic1%20crop.jpg) Richard Guerin and his Jimny Having fallen head over heels for the tough looks and can-do attitude of the Suzuki Jimny, Richard went for a test drive then took the plunge into Jimny life. This long-time Suzuki fanatic couldn't](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/richard-guerin-and-his-jimny) ## [![Maureen Van Gelder and her Ignis](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Maureen%20Van%20Gelder%20and%20her%20Ignis.jpg?width=600&name=Maureen%20Van%20Gelder%20and%20her%20Ignis.jpg) Maureen Van Gelder and her Ignis A surprise gift from her husband, Maureen's Suzuki Ignis has become something she raves about. It's practical, reliable and comfortable for a long journey. NanniM is ready for more road trips, so](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/maureen-van-gelder-and-her-ignis) ## [![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) ## [![Warwick Fyfe and his Vitara](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Customer%20Reviews/Warwick%20and%20his%20Vitara%20edited-1.jpg?width=600&name=Warwick%20and%20his%20Vitara%20edited-1.jpg) Warwick Fyfe and his Vitara The Suzuki Vitara was a perfect match for Warwick and Hazel when they scaled down to one vehicle. Their choice was driven by it's day-to-day versatility in carrying all the essentials -](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/customer-reviews/warwick-fyfe-and-his-vitara) ## [![Kyle Mansell and his Jimny](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Kyle%20Mansell.png?width=600&name=Kyle%20Mansell.png) Kyle Mansell and his Jimny Kyle Mansell has caught the bug, the Jimny bug. "The Truck" as Kyle calls his Suzuki Jimny is his work horse. 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