Skip advert
Advertisement

All-new Suzuki Vitara SUV launched

Covers come off Suzuki's Nissan Juke rival at the Paris Motor Show

The all-new Suzuki Vitara has made its public debut at the Paris Motor Show and will go on sale in spring 2015.

Despite its name, Suzuki says the car isn't intended as a direct replacement for the larger Suzuki Grand Vitara, which was recently discontinued. From seeing it on the Suzuki stand in Paris, we think the car looks very similar to the SX4 S-Cross, aside from its nose.

Advertisement - Article continues below

The car will be offered with five doors and features an imposing grille, plus roof rails for added practicality. It has been a popular model with young drivers in the past, and the new Vitara will hope to tap into that market by offering a number of options for buyers to personalise their car.

Despite the similarities, the Vitara looks more rugged than the SX4 S-Cross. It's smaller and therefore cheaper than the S-Cross, but will share that model’s four-wheel-drive system and is tipped to feature the same 1.6-litre diesel engine, too. In the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, that engine can return fuel economy of close to 70mpg and CO2 emissions of just 110g/km, meaning road tax costs £30 per year.

Expect the new car to be much better to drive on-road than the old Suzuki Grand Vitara, but as a result it's unlikely to share that car’s formidable off-road ability.

The car should be a rival for models such as the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur, with prices starting at around £13,000.

Read our review of the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross on our Suzuki reviews page for a better idea of what the new Vitara might have to offer.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Cheap fun cars: our picks from £1,000 to £10,000
Cheap fun used cars
Tips and advice
27 Jul 2023

Cheap fun cars: our picks from £1,000 to £10,000

Suzuki Swift review (2017-2024)
Suzuki Swift 2020 UK
In-depth reviews
29 May 2023

Suzuki Swift review (2017-2024)

Most Popular

New Polestar 4 coupe SUV – how is the £60k EV shaping up?
Polestar 4 Prototype drive front quarter
News
22 Mar 2024

New Polestar 4 coupe SUV – how is the £60k EV shaping up?

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s top car offers
Carbuyer best new car deals hero
Deals
28 Mar 2024

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s top car offers

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
26 Mar 2024

Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide
Public EV charge point
Tips and advice
11 Jan 2023

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors

Top 10 best electric cars 2024
best electric cars
Best cars
28 Mar 2024

Top 10 best electric cars 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024
The best cheap-to-run cars 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024