The Suzuki Vitara has swapped its turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine for a new 48V mild-hybrid turbo-petrol powertrain.
The updated small SUV lineup is now available to order, priced from $38,990 before on-road costs, or $39,990 drive-away.
As with the smaller mild-hybrid Swift hatch and Fronx light SUV, Suzuki is marketing this new electrified model as a ‘Hybrid’.
While it can’t run on pure electric power like full hybrids, the Vitara Hybrid features an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery which help assist with acceleration, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Energy is also recovered during braking and stored in the battery.
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With fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km, or 5.9L/100km with all-wheel drive, the Vitara Hybrid is scarcely more efficient than its turbocharged predecessor which used 5.9L/100km in front-wheel drive guise and 6.2L/100km with all-wheel drive.
There’s been a drop in power output, though – from 110kW to 81kW, though peak torque is up from 220Nm to 235Nm – while pricing is up. The outgoing Vitara Turbo started at $36,490 drive-away, and the Vitara Turbo Allgrip was priced at $41,490 drive-away.
The Vitara Hybrid won’t be offered in Queensland or the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, where Suzuki Auto Co handles distribution of the Japanese small-car brand.
The Sunshine State distributor has opted not to import the model – despite Suzuki Australia offering it elsewhere around the nation – leaving Suzuki Queensland with just three models in the Swift, Fronx and Jimny.
The current Vitara entered production in 2015, making it the oldest member of Suzuki’s local lineup and, following the replacement of the long-running Mitsubishi ASX, the oldest model in the small SUV segment.
It’s been a long wait for the Vitara Hybrid. Suzuki Australia has been speaking of bringing an electrified Vitara here since 2024.
The Vitara Hybrid isn’t to be confused with the now-defunct Vitara Full Hybrid. This conventional hybrid offered in Europe uses a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine mated with a six-speed automated manual transmission.
Pricing
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026 Suzuki Vitara Turbo Hybrid | $38,990 before on-road costs ($39,990 drive-away) |
| 2026 Suzuki Vitara Turbo Hybrid Allgrip | $45,990 drive-away |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Suzuki Vitara Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L turbo-petrol 4cyl with 48V mild-hybrid system |
| Power | 81kW |
| Torque | 235Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1245kg (FWD) 1275kg (AWD) |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 5.8L/100km (FWD) 5.9L/100km (AWD) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 47L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 129-130g/km (FWD) 137-139g/km (AWD) |
| Braked towing capacity | 1200kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|
| Length | 4175mm |
| Width | 1775mm |
| Height | 1600mm (1595mm with sunroof) |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm |
| Ground clearance | 175mm |
| Cargo capacity | 362L (rear seats up) 642L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Suzuki Vitara is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first, with Suzuki offering five years of capped-price servicing.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/10,000km | $329 |
| 24 months/20,000km | $429 |
| 36 months/30,000km | $339 |
| 48 months/40,000km | $539 |
| 60 months/50,000km | $349 |
Safety
The Suzuki Vitara no longer has a rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, as its previous five-star rating from 2015 has now expired.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- 6 airbags (front, front-side, curtain and driver’s knee)
The Vitara Turbo Allgrip AWD adds:
- Front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
There are just two trim grades in the Vitara Hybrid lineup.
The Suzuki Vitara Turbo Hybrid comes standard with the following equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels in 215/55 R17 tyres
- Space-saver spare
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Fabric upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Paddle shifters
- Air-conditioning
- 4-speaker sound system
- Auto-dimming internal rear-view mirror
The Vitara Turbo Hybrid Allgrip adds:
- 17-inch polished alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- ‘Premium design elements’
- Rear privacy glass
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- 6-speaker sound system
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Selectable drive modes
- Leatherette upholstery
Colours
The Suzuki Vitara comes standard with white paint, with the following available for an additional $745:
- Titan Dark Grey Pearl Metallic
- Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic (excludes Allgrip)
The following two-tone finishes are available for $1345 on the Allgrip:
- Savanna Ivory Metallic + Cosmic Black Pearl
- Ice Greyish Blue Metallic + Cosmic Black Pearl