Vitara is a cult Suzuki model that conquered the world since 1988. 3.9 million copies sold in 190 countries, including over 115,000 in FranceTHE Suzuki Vitara is the Japanese brand’s third best-seller in France and accounts for about a fifth of Suzuki’s sales in the first nine months of 2023.

For more than 30 years, the Vitara has evolved over its own four generations, with different names depending on the time and markets: Grand Vitara, Escudo (Japan, Indonesia), Sidekick (North America), Grand Nomade (Chile)… It has also been able to adapt to environmental requirements by applying hybridization from 2020, like the entire model range a number of Suzuki passenger cars in France. Today, the Vitara offers two hybrid engines: the 1.4 BoosterJet SHVS 48V and the self-charging 1.5 DualJet Hybrid.

Suzuki Vitara: the pioneer of compact SUVs

The Vitara is a pioneer of compact SUVs that revolutionized the automotive market in the 1980s. Suzuki created in 1988 year a unique model that combines a slender silhouette and high ground clearance, high handling and comfort, as well as a high-performance 4X4 transmission for off-road use. Vitara seduces the whole world with its originality and versatility.

The Vitara is available in several versions to meet the needs of all customers. : 3-door, convertible or even 5-door for families. It has also offered a turbo diesel engine since 1995, thus offering a complete and varied range.

in 1998 year, the second generation is born, and the brand clearly demonstrates its ambitions by calling it the Grand Vitara, even more elegant, practical, comfortable and versatile. THE Suzuki Grand Vitara stands out for its significant advances in livability, road manners and finish quality, and offers 3-door, 5-door and convertible silhouettes, as well as an extended ‘XL7’ version that can seat up to 7 passengers!

Four generations in 35 years

in 2005 year, the third generation Vitara appears, which retains the name Grand Vitara, which is a real technological and aesthetic breakthrough: it abandons rounded forms for a more dynamic style. This new Grand Vitara offers several versions to meet all needs: two 3-door and 5-door bodies, as well as four-cylinder or V6 gasoline engines from 1.6 l to 3.2 l, not forgetting the four-cylinder diesel 1.9 l.

in 2014 year, the Vitara returns to its original name and launches its fourth generation at the Paris Motor Show. The resolutely modern Suzuki Vitara uses: monocoque structure, AllGrip all-wheel drive with electronic control, sophisticated safety and driver assistance equipment, two-tone body and more.

Vitara managed to update during 35 years oldwhile maintaining the assets that have built its reputation and which provide a promising future.

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