Review: Suzuki JB.I Grand Vitara (2005-06) Overview Released in September 2005, the Suzuki JB Series I (JB.I) Grand Vitara was a four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Shizuoka, Japan, the JB Grand Vitara was available in three- and five-door bodies; while the former was powered by 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, the five-door models were available with […]
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Review: Suzuki WB1 Baleno (2016-22)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2016, the Suzuki Baleno was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Manesar, India, the front-wheel drive Suzuki Baleno range consisted of GL and GLX Turbo variants, powered by 1.4-litre naturally aspirated and 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines (see table below). In February 2019, the Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo was discontinued […]
Review: Suzuki Celerio (2015-17)
Overview Released in Australia in February 2015, the Suzuki Celerio was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Manesar, India, the front-wheel drive Celerio was powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). K10B engine The 1.0-litre K10B three-cylinder had an aluminium block and […]
Review: Subaru GT XV (2017-22)
Overview Released in Australia in June 2017, Subaru GT XV was a small hatchback with a raised ride height. Manufactured in Ota, Japan, the all-wheel drive Subaru GT XV was powered by a 2.0-litre FB20 petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). FB20 engine and ‘Lineartronic’ CVT The Subaru GT XV […]
Review: Suzuki MF Alto (2009-14)
Overview Released in July 2009, the Suzuki MF Alto was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Manesar, India, the front-wheel drive Alto was powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. K10B engine The 1.0-litre K10B three-cylinder engine had an aluminium block and cylinder […]
Review: Suzuki APV (2005-17)
Overview Released in June 2005, the Suzuki APV was a two-seat, five-door van. All models were powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.6-litre G16A engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. As per the second table, […]
Review: Subaru GP XV (2012-16)
Review: Subaru GP.I XV (2012-15) Overview Released in January 2012, the Subaru GP Series I (GP.I) XV was a compact, all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Ota, Japan, the Subaru XV was powered by a 2.0-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission with six […]
Review: Subaru B9 Tribeca (2006-14)
Review: Subaru B9.I Tribeca (2006-07) Overview Released in November 2006, the Subaru B9 Series I (B9.I) Tribeca was an all-wheel drive people mover, available with five or seven seats. Manufactured in Indiana, USA, the B9.I Tribeca was powered by a 3.0-litre flat six-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the […]
Review: Subaru V1 WRX and WRX STi (2014-21)
Review: Subaru V1.I WRX and WRX STi (2014-17) Overview Released in Australia in March 2014, the Subaru V1 WRX was a compact, performance sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the all-wheel drive V1 WRX was powered by a 2.0-litre horizontally-opposed, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT) […]
Review: Subaru BS Outback (2014-20)
Review: Subaru BS.I Outback (2014-17) Overview Released in Australia in December 2014, the Subaru BS Outback was an all-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Gunma, Japan, the BS Outback was available with 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol and 3.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engines. FB25, EZ36 and EE20 engines For the Outback 2.5i, the 2.5-litre FB25 petrol engine […]