Suzuki Wagon R+ 1997-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's cheap and it works. Published MPG figures are aboslute nonsense though. Does about 40mpg at best.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Servicing by main dealer is astronomical. Genuine parts are very pricey and replica parts virtually impossible to find.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only car I have spun off the road. Very scary on tight bends.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's no sportscar, quick in low gears though. Guzzles fuel on motorways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always starts. Brakes are VERY problematic.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    You don't buy it for looks.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok for a run-around.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No alarm, but who would try to steal it?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Suzuki aftersales services is very, very bad. They are generally reliable so they do not know how to deal with complaints.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very reliable.

    Other

    The brakes are terrible. Rear brake drums failed very early on. Got no joy out of local dealer or Suzuki customer services. VERY expensive repair bill due to costly spares. This is a very common fault on early models. Design fault leads to corrosion.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes