VIDEO/ Suzuki Vitara: The City SUV with Off-Road Swagger!

 

Suzuki Vitara

• Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Corporation
• Vehicle Class: Compact SUV
• First Year of Production: 1988
• Current Generation: Fourth generation (introduced in 2015, continuously updated with facelifts and hybrid versions).

Price (New)

• Starting price: approximately €25,000–€30,000 in Europe.
• Fully equipped AWD Hybrid versions: up to €35,000–€38,000, depending on the country and equipment.

Worldwide Sales

• More than 4 million Suzuki Vitara vehicles have been sold worldwide since its launch in 1988.
• The model has been marketed in 190 countries across five continents.
• The current generation (2015–present) has sold around 900,000 units worldwide (as of 2023).
• The first-generation Vitara (1988–1998) alone sold approximately 1.1 million units worldwide.

Engine Options

• 1.4L Boosterjet Turbo Petrol
• 1.5L DualJet Petrol
• 1.5L Strong Hybrid
• Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or ALLGRIP All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Transmission

• 5-speed Manual
• 6-speed Automatic
• 6-speed Automated Manual (Hybrid versions in some markets)

Fuel Economy

• Approximately 5.0–6.5 L/100 km

Power Output

• 101–129 hp (depending on engine version)

Cargo Capacity

• 362 liters
• Up to 1,119 liters with the rear seats folded

Safety Features

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Warning
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Hill Hold Control
• Multiple Airbags
• ABS, ESP, EBD
• ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors

Interesting Facts

• The Suzuki Vitara is considered one of the pioneers of the compact SUV segment.
• It is manufactured in Hungary for most European markets.
• Since 2020, all European Vitara models have been offered with hybrid technology.