Suzuki Splash (08 on) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on
Last Updated: 08 March 2011
The Suzuki Splash is a five-door small family car with a versatile interior and cheap to run engines. Its light steering and zippy performance make it ideal for city driving, while the tall roof means plenty of room for two adults and three kids. It was designed and is built alongside the Vauxhall Agila and - despite the Suzuki brand being less prevalent in the UK - the Splash is better equipped. Unlike Vauxhall's equivalent, air-conditioning, split-folding rear seats and an MP3-compatible CD stereo come as standard - of the two siblings, we’d go for the Splash as it offers better value for money.
4 out of 5

Safety

On the safety front, the Splash scored four out five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests along with three stars for child safety. All models get ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, ESP stability control, front, side and curtain airbags, height adjustable three-point seatbelts with pretensioners, Isofix child seat anchor points and side impact protection beams. For security, an immobiliser and deadlocks are fitted as standard.

NCAP Test

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    4 out of 5
  • Child Protection Rating

    3 out of 5
  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    3 out of 5
4.5 out of 5

Reliability

Suzuki’s great reputation for reliability appears to be justified once again. The Splash feels durable on the inside and tough enough to cope with daily wear-and-tear plus the interior components are well assembled and finished to a high-quality. For added peace of mind, all Splash models are protected by a three year/60,000 mile warranty from new, plus round-the-clock roadside assistance and recovery for three years.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.