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Suzuki could compete nowadays in the US Market if the EPA would let them but the Emissions Regulations makes it hard on smaller companies. The only reason there's been EV startups because they didn't have to worry about emissions & even got Government Subsidies. You never hear anyone talk about what these EPA Regulations do automobile manufacturers & ultimately the consumer.
Suzukis are very popular in India. They do have reliable and reasonably lasting engines with low maintenance and a great gas mileage. But there ends the good things. Poor build quality, extremely dismal crash test ratings, poorly built body parts leading to premature wear - resulting in the car falling apart long before the engine does. The power trains are compromised in performance in most cases. Scotty is right - they’re pure city cars. Don’t belong in US and Canada ❤
Suzuki is very popular here in the Middle East. They make very bulletproof extremely fuel efficient small to medium sized cars/vans. They're unbelievably simple so anybody could patch them up if they ever break down.
Proud owner of a Suzuki here. My 2010 Kizashi has over 266k miles and is still running completely fine. No electrical problems besides a glitchy window. I bought it around 220k miles and it has been perfect, no major repairs except some exhaust work. Cvt transmission still does just fine. Parts are super hard to come upon and those that can be found are very expensive. That is one of the major downsides to owning one. But it’s been an excellent car that was less than $3500. I’ve had it for 4+ years and put over 40k miles on it, it’s been a pleasure.
Test drove one a few years back. I thought it was nice car. Nicely appointed, very tight steering, only it had absolutely no power, which was a deal breaker.
yes dont worry but scotty is an exelent mechanic and me too ...please go read my other coment ..dont worry suzuki build in japan not in india is one of the best brands quality in the world
@@michaelkaiser5994 there’s definitely a trick to get power out of this cvt. Most people who drive my car say the same thing. If you know good rpm ranges for the car, it’s got some pretty decent power. “Manual” mode really helps acceleration too
see what a pleasure it is to scrap your car just because they pulled the parts and service carpet out from under you. you will be dumping them for under $100.
I had a 2003 Vitara 2.5L V6 4X4 that I put 175K on and went everywhere with it, and it had a decent ride, and would throw you back in your seat when you stomped on the gas pedal. It was a great car that I sold last year, and I still see it driving around town. Engine and Transmission only had regular maintenance, such as fluid changes, belts, hoses, and spark plugs, and an alternator at 190K miles. I miss that little car!
My Tracker 4WD was the same as a Suzuki and that thing ran forever. It had 216,000 miles, terrible acceleration, rode like every corner above 30 MPH would send it into a barrel roll and rust was eating it quite badly, but it was still running great and the 4WD worked great. It was s fun little toy to take out and get dirty.
yes they are one of the 4 best quality brand in the world dont worry scotty has a missconcept in this brand , even the best mechanics can be wrong sometimes ok
Suzuki owns a lot of the road in South Africa. While not wildly powerful vehicles - they offer good value for money, functionality, reliability, and fuel economy. And a lot of new Toyota models here are actually rebranded Suzuki's. Plus their bikes are very popular too.
I have a Szuki sx4 2008 awd 100% made in Japan with almost 180.000 miles and still runing perfect, everithing is working, good maintenance , parts never a problem, probably there is problems with body parts, but not impossible to find. Scotty I disagree with you regarding your coments, Suzuki made in Japan are very good, made in others countries maybe not.
I have a 2007 sx4 awd car and it’s still awesome but it has 345,000kms and it’s got a lot of rattles but still rips, especially through the snow like over the headlights passing trucks in the shoulder.
Someone take a 2006-2008 V6 Grand Vitara to Scotty, I bet he'll regret his words. I got this car and it its simply a beast. I can't do it cause I live outside of the us tho, but someone please do justice to this magnificent car!!
I must be a lucky guy i bought a gran vitara brand new 2000 put over 500 000 km on mine with only regular maintenance and only canned it about 6 years ago when i couldnt change my water pump unless i stripped the valve covers and front timing cover ( 18 bolts)and alot of parts cost was over 1500 cdn...ya nope..still happy
Uncle Scotty here in South Africa we've got a nice range of Suzuki vehicles from entry level cars to midsize SUV's and the famous Jimmy and they hold up pretty well 🇿🇦
I have a 2001 Grand Vatara that I pull behind my RV with over 150K that has had no problems. It will go anywhere with 4WD and is easy to tow. If I could buy a new one just like the one I have, I would!
My 2011 Suzuki SX4 is still chugging along. I won't be getting rid of it any time soon. Rock Auto is good for all the maintenance parts. Uncommon parts can be ordered from Japan.
My family has owned many suzuki cars, I own an sx4 now. Suzuki cars are good cars if ( like toyota) you do the maintenance. Why can't you get part for suzuki? Any parts I've ever needed, I've had no trouble finding.
Toyota makes the most bland, boring, blend in with everyone else cars and they always have. I’ve been a tech for 26 years and even Toyota makes garbage.
I believe that is the GM 3.6 engine which are known for having major timing chain issues it’s basically a gm suv that says Suzuki on it it’s basically a gmc Acadia or Buick enclave same engine pretty much
@@tommurphy4307 I got a 1999 Buick regal with the 3800 series 2 v6 I’ve heard the 3800 V6 Buick engine is a great engine much better than the 3.6 from what I’ve heard and my Buick has been pretty reliable
I have that vehicle. It’s a 2008 with code P2122 and it’s not the pedal position sensor. Drives well but not if you need to pick up speed fast like on an on-ramp when getting on an expressway. Shows traction control error and reduced engine power messages on the dash. Otherwise runs fine both engine and tranny with 229,000 miles. Don’t know if engine was ever repaired. Engine is a Japanese-made version of a GM design. The car is almost the same as similar GM’s of those years: I looked it all up.
When I was buying my first car I was thinking of a Suzuki, couldn't get myself to buy one, since it would have reminded me of my father who died in a high speed car crash. We had a 2005 Ignis with a 1.5l engine, it was awesome, plenty of space, not too big, powerful enough, all that. I have a Polo 4 now and it has good bits, like the transmission being snappy instead of feeling like stirring a swamp(the Ignis' shifter was awesome as well), but it feels overcomplicated in a few spots.
I have a Suzuki swift 13 years old with 1.2 litre engine. No electrical problem. I have the p0420 error. In europe they are pretty popular. They are cheap and reliable cars.
Suzuki are very good cars. They left North America because of capital allocation to markets where Suzuki sales are on the increase. Furthermore, Suzuki cars are too small for North America.
In India, Suzuki hold majority shares because they are economical and reliable, and they are very fuel efficient. The parts are very easily available and plenty of cheap aftermarket parts. In Japan, they are also growing very rapidly and second to only Toyota putting Honda to 6th place. Perhaps, you have a bad piece or that isn't maintained properly.
@@TrumpIsrael2024 He moved to rural PA from NYC. He wanted to transfer but didn't want to give up his seniority so he drove 150 miles, each way. Then he drove a delivery truck at work.
Thats the twin to the Saturn Vue.. almost identical to our 2006. V-6 Honda power train and GM plastic body panels..This XL7 is an step cousin to the Vue ..like Mitsubish'si version of the Jeep Cherokee was..Our 2006 Vue is still running strong...
hi scotty : from quebec canada ; i 've a 2013 last year here with135000 km. the truck is in great shape !the v6 was not from suzuki but from GM .it have the 2.4 l from suzuki , for me is a great suv for taking the boat to the lake in summer ,take the snow-mobile in winter , and is't a 4x4 reallly appreciate in winter here in canada.realy better than some JP . for my self is't a great truck . p.s. if u need part suzuki canada is a great supplier for parts .my brother have work for them for over 27 years in car division in canada .he just retered last year from the marine division . i love your video ! sorry for my english!
I had an 87 firefly turbo.(suzuki). Sold it to my friend with 320,000 km on it. Put 2 mufflers and brakes He gave it to his daughter who drove it to 450,000 I’d say pretty good car
Same as Isuzu Trooper-II I brought one new in 1988- too many issue and it is money pitts. Once it die on intersection after picking up from the shop, I drove it to Toyota dealer and Trade it in for Trecel that the end of Isuza in America.
The last version XL7was a rebadged version of a Chevy Equinox , I had a Suzuki Fiorenza (Chevy Cobalt) most parts had GM part number on them, it was a good little car it only lasted 302K miles when the second head gasket blew.
When I worked at Nissan in Tennessee they used to make a Nissan Frontier with a Suzuki badge on the front. A Frontier with a little different trim. I drove a few off of the assembly line. This was around 2012.
Hey Scotty, you mentioned that Suzuki makes great motorcycles but they also make great Marine engines. I have a Suzuki outboard 225 horsepower and it runs like a champ.😊
I had a Suzuki Grand Vitara and loved it. So much so I’ve looked at newer models for when I move to the EU to get one. One of the best vehicles and cheap to maintain cars I’ve ever had. Ended up giving it to my brother when he needed a car. Sadly extremely hard to get parts.
Scotty got a Suzuki Aerio SX and it runs like a top power windows, A/C and heater excellent.. mileage 165,000 miles and running strong .. drive it from the Midwest to Mississippi no problem it's clean, clean, clean ... I have two neighbors who have one and they run all three daily drivers .. so we are 3 happy owners ..
I had a Suzuki samurai x-90 and 2 swifts I absolutely loved them and yes they were all reliable cars for me the samurai was underpowered. I believe that last generation XL7 was basically a GM with the 3.6 general motors I thought Scotty would know that by now
My friend had a Suzuki Samurai. It took forever to reach highway speeds. It seemed dependable enough, but he hated it and couldn't wait to get rid of it.
Scotty Kilmer! Everything You mention in this video is correct except if You look at the XL7 models made before 2005 all of those models from 2001-2004 and early 2005 models were 100 percent made in Japan and one hundred times better than the GMC models made in Canada. It’s only after later 2005-2012 those terrible models were made which is one of the reasons why Suzuki left the North American market because of all the law suits and poor GMC parts. The Japan made XL7 were on the same level of Quality as old Toyota and Honda. I myself until four months still had my 2003 XL7 which still runs and was in good shape had gotten to the point where I had to do high maintenance and I opted to get a new vehicle. I love my new Mazda CX-5 Turbo signature 2024 and I plan to keep this vehicle for at least 20 years as well. I still miss my old XL7 and it was a well made SUV. The 100 percent Japanese build version, not the Canadian version with GMC parts.
Suzuki wouldn't of needed to partner with GM on this model of XL-7 or rebadged the Nissan Frontier as their Equator in the North American market if their reputation wasn't so damaged from that faked roll over test in 1988, all these problems stemmed from this.
@@craigsampson3386 I aware of the earlier exploits of the Suzuki samurai. But if You had driven the early pre models made in Japan of the XL7 they were well made and once in a while those models show up on the road. Even the one that I previous own was over 21 years old and it went throw years of wear and tear to the point that I had no choice to replace it with a new vehicle. I agree that Suzuki quality hasn’t been good when making vehicles in the past, but the XL7 made in Japan had been some of their best performance and quality vehicles the company produced in the past 30 years. Mazda suffered similar issues and problems when partnered with Ford. Ford actually owned. About 40% of Mazda until 2012. Then the company of Ford sold its stock in Mazda and Toyota now owns about 20% of Mazda stocks. It seems their partnership relationship seems to keep getting stronger. Mazda has improved on their production and sales on newer models and vehicles. Hopefully in the future, maybe Mazda will buy out Suzuki and fix that company around.
I've got two Equator pickups. Mechanically a Nisan Frontier. Dirt cheap when Suzuki announced they were bailing on the US market in 2012. I love them. I also have a newer Frontier. A friend bought the Frontier new after borrowing one of my Suzis a few times. The Frontier is not nearly as good. Just specd out differently. I got it when he died unexpectedly.
Small Suzukis sold in Europe and the UK are pretty much like budget Toyotas. They are very reliable little cars requiring very little maintenance. Now, their newer compact crossovers with turbocharged engines probably need more maintenance, but they are holding up pretty well so far. Better than most tiny turbo engines.
My EX '05 Suzuki 140 HP Outboard ran very well, until. Parts were available but expensive of course. The youngster I sold the boat to has it running good again after 20 years! None the less, I'd still recommend against the Suzuki's because the Yamaha's are WAY more popular even though more expensive. Meaning way more parts available and guys who can fix them, etc....
I find this so strange as I have a 24 year old Suzuki Carry 1.3 van, the bodywork is that of a tin can but the mechanical side engine and gearbox have proved to be bullet proof reliability.
Now being 67 I have owned many different makes of car over the years. Most of them broke down at some point and some broke down several times. However, the two Suzuki Swift's I currently own have never broken down. One of them is 14 years old and still passes it's annual safety inspection with flying colours. I therefore conclude that Scotty can't tell the difference between reliable and unreliable cars. I find that somewhat worrying.
I have a grand Vitara 2011 I bought it use in 2014 I had no issues with it it just keeps on going has not let me down once only work I have is regular maintenance best car I have bought wish I could get new one
Scotty, I have a summer instructor job in June. I plan to get me a used car in July. I got my 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S 199k miles 33 mpg for $3000 in 2017. I would like to get something for $2000 if I can that will be just as reliable as that car was and with a timing chain not a belt.
There are a lot of Suzuki Swift's on the road here in Australia, which was a decent little car. But they're getting a little long in the tooth now. Not sure if they were sold in the US?
Looking on Wikipedia they only got some like the 1st gen from 1985-1988 under a different name the Suzuki Forsa/Cultus and under different manufacturers badges too like being rebadged as the Chevrolet Sprint and Pointiac Firefly in Canada. 2nd gen in the 1990s was rebadged as a Geo Metro but I think they never got any of the fast sporty versions in North America like we did in Australia such as the Swift GTi, so they have always been a joke over there and even referenced in the Simpsons by Ned Flanders being slow lol. From what I can see they never got any newer Swift generation models though like from the early 2000s and onwards which is a shame because they're great cars. Australia is set to receive the new generation Swift next month actually in June, to replace the outgoing generation thats been here since 2016.
I rented a Suzuki Samurai years ago. It was the scariest vehicle I ever rented. It was unstable in freeway driving. It felt like it was wandering on its own & required many steering corrections to drive straight. Spooky. It acted possessed.
I will agree. My GF bought a Suzuki. Great vehicle until it breaks. Economy vehicle and would've been fine for off-roading as but parts and servicing is hard to come by with these vehicles.
I remember those Suzuki Samuri's. A girl I used to like when I was 17, and she had one. She almost died in 1993, when the thing rolled over on her on a sharp curve.
Had a Samurai years ago and can confirm it's gutless. Bought an old Land Cruiser after someone stole the Samurai and gutted for parts. As for Suzuki cars, test drove one about 15 years ago and found it underpowered as well.
I love the styling of their new jimny, wish I could get one for new 20k here. It's like a tiny jeep. Just as unreliable and less repairable but still, cute.
A huge amount of Suzuki Swifts [small car] running around here in New Zealand.They have a good reputation here.They now have a CVT trans now which would be a deal breaker for me though.The Sport with a manual and turbocharged is pretty fast and fun by all accounts though.Reasonably priced as well.Our gas is about $3 a litre so small cars are the thing.
Suzuki left years ago, their cars are fine though even the ones they make now. I have experience with the modern ones, people complain about car prices for years but when they have affordable options they shun them. The jimny is pretty sweet and the alto works kei cars are zippy for their size.
Yeah I have a 2020 Jimny here in Australia its awesome. I've lifted mine, bigger wheels, bullbar and winch, diff lockers front and rear and the thing goes absolutely anywhere and still manages to stick to the 110km/h speed limit. Packed with modern tech and safety, plus its retro styling is so cool and gets alot of positive looks and comments from strangers.
I am still daily driving my 2010 suzuki SX4 with 300,000 km. It is the 2.0 li. And everything works on it. I bought it in 2015 with 90,000 km and have spent about $1,000 a year in repairs. Suspension and water pump work. Since 2023 parts are no longer available in Canada. Parts common to other cars such as brakes etc. Are readily available. Other parts like brake backing plate takes 4 months to get. They are cheap and I need a second one so I can afford to wait for repair parts. I have a 6 speed manual and still it won't get out of it's own way.
Looks like you might need to find another importer/seller if its taking you that long to import parts lol also these cars weren't intended or designed to be fast but they're adequate. There is aftermarket turbo kits, headers etc available for the SX4 though if you really wanted to make it fast.
I disagree with Scotty. I own a 2013 Grand Vitara I bought in 2018 with 53,000 km on it and 4 1/2 years later its been fantastic. It's made in Japan with a Suzuki 2.4 na inline mounted engine mated to a reliable Aisin (Toyota) transmission, low range transfer case, locking center diff and well programmed traction control. Its one of the most capable compact SUVs ever made. It feels very solid and well put together, drives like a car with very little body roll and has zero squeaks or rattles. Japanese made Suzukis have a good reliabilty and owner satisfaction rating and are an underrated brand.