Aside from its capability as a light-duty off-road vehicle, the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is outclassed by most other compact SUVs on the market. The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara now has an additional trim level — the Ultimate Adventure Edition — and a new tailgate design eliminates the full-size spare tire from most models. In [...]

The 2012 Suzuki Equator is one of the more capable midsize pickups on the market, but Suzuki’s limited dealer network should be considered before you commit to a purchase. Stability control is now standard on all 2012 Suzuki Equator models. The 2012 Suzuki Equator does best the Frontier with a seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty (Nissan offers [...]

While the 2012 Suzuki SX4 still remains a good value, a number of newer and more enticing compact sedan and hatchback competitors make it hard to recommend. For 2012, all Suzuki SX4 sedans will receive standard stability control and rear disc brakes. The SX4 Sport S, GTS and LE Anniversary Edition trim levels have been [...]

All 2011 Suzuki SX4 models receive rear seat side-impact airbags and new larger rear head restraints, while the available navigation system has been enhanced with Garmin’s latest software and now includes previously extra-cost infotainment features like real-time traffic. A new Anniversary Edition LE model adds 17-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, keyless entry and steering-wheel-mounted [...]

The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is one of the best midsize sedans on the market, but a limited dealer network has kept it out of the spotlight. The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi’s two upper trim levels, GTS and SLS, have been renamed Sport GTS and Sport SLS this year. The name change reflects the addition of cosmetic, [...]

Though it’s outclassed in many areas, the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara still represents a potentially worthwhile alternative to other compact SUVs, especially if you’re on a tight budget. The 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara’s standard navigation system gets a number of new features, including a Google search function, 3D maps and speed limit info for major [...]

The 2011 Suzuki Equator is a front-running midsize pickup, but a relatively small dealer network might complicate ownership. For 2011, the Suzuki Equator’s V6 engine is no longer offered with the rear-wheel-drive extended cab, the RMZ-4 Sport trim has been discontinued and the tilt steering wheel is no longer available for the base trim level. [...]