Suzuki updates Vitara hybrid models

Suzuki has updated the Vitara for 2025 with refreshed styling, enhanced specification and improved efficiency.

The Vitara is available with a mild hybrid or full hybrid powertrain.

An electric e Vitara, based on a new platfrom, is set to launch next year.

Various exterior styling revisions have been made to the existing Vitara, including a re-designed front grille and bumper, rear upper spoiler, new design 17-inch alloy wheels and the addition of two new colour shades.

A higher level of safety technology is now available as standard - including Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Speed Control, Driver Monitoring System and eCall.

A further important and standard safety feature for both grades is an upgraded Dual Sensor Brake Support system, which has enhanced collision mitigation with improved night time and intersection visibility and with its improved functionality can detect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and vehicles in front.

Vitara now utilises the Motion and Ultra grade names which follows on from being introduced previously for S-Cross, Swace and Swift models. 

Standard equipment levels for both grades have increased too with the addition of a nine-inch media display, wireless smartphone link with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Keyless entry and start, High Beam Assist, Auto-dim rear-view mirror, rear parking sensors plus Suzuki Connect connected services that includes three years free subscription.

Moving up to the Ultra grade increases standard specification even further with new design 17-inch polished alloy wheels, Panoramic sliding Sunroof, suede/leather seat fabric, front and rear parking sensors, electric folding door mirrors with built-in indicators and overhead storage console.

The hybrid powertrain combines a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a small electric motor, delivering a combined power output of 115PS and CO2 emissions from 113g/km.

It’s paired with a six-speed automated manual transmission and can be specified with all-wheel-drive.

The Hybrid system has two switchable modes, which are Eco and Standard. One switch enables the driver to change between the two modes depending on conditions and also increases the frequency of EV driving. In Standard mode, the motor more frequently assists the petrol engine to allow more spirited driving.

As a full Hybrid, Vitara can run on its electric motor alone for short distances.

Mild hybrid models utilise a 1.4-litre Boosterjet petrol engine. These are more powerful, with 129PS, and have slightly higher CO2 emisssions starting from 119g/km.

Manual and automatic transmission options are available, along with optional all-wheel-drive.