Have you seen the New Suzuki Vitara 2025? Various exterior styling revisions have been made to fully update Vitara. Higher level of standard safety specification added as standard to all Vitara models for 2025 including Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Speed Control, Driver Monitoring System. Dual Sensor Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Cruise Control, Smartphone connectivity, rear parking camera, keyless entry & start, navigation, climate control as standard on both model grades.

2025 Model Update and Technical Revisions for Vitara Hybrid

Vitara range now utilises the Motion and Ultra grade names in line with Swift, S-Cross and Swace models.

• Various exterior styling revisions have been made to fully update Vitara.

• Higher level of standard safety specification added as standard to all Vitara models for 2025 including Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Speed Control, Driver Monitoring System.

• Dual Sensor Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Cruise Control, Smartphone connectivity, rear parking camera, keyless entry & start, navigation, climate control as standard on both model grades.

INTRODUCTION
The Vitara hybrid remains a strong selling model in the range and Suzuki recently announced some significant revisions for 2025 with redefined SUV styling, an even higher level of standard equipment and technology as well as further improved hybrid efficiency.

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

The Suzuki Vitara has earned high acclaim for its stylish, city oriented design, compact and easy to manage dimensions, good on-road performance and genuine off-road capability. It is available with both mild and full (higher voltage) Hybrid technology that helps lower CO2 emissions and further improve fuel consumption.

Various exterior styling revisions have been made to fully update Vitara with re-designed front grille and bumper, rear upper spoiler incorporating rear window side spoilers, new design 17-inch alloy wheels and the addition of two new colour shades which are Sphere Blue Pearl Metallic / Cosmic Black dual-tone and Titan Dark Grey Metallic single tone finishes, both available optionally.

An even higher level of safety technology is now available as standard for both Motion and Ultra models including Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Speed Control, Driver Monitoring System and eCall.

A further important and standard safety feature for both grades now includes an upgraded Dual Sensor Brake Support system using a millimetre-wave radar (previously lidar) combined with a monocular camera. This system 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.

Standard equipment levels for both grades have increased too with the addition of a 9-inch media display with navigation, 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.

Vitara is available in a total of 9 different shades of which one is a solid colour. All others are metallic finish and five are dual-tone metallic with Cosmic Black roof colour.

* A full equipment table for the Vitara range is listed on the separate PDF document on the media website. 

WLTP combined fuel consumption is lower for the latest model with 2WD mild hybrid manual transmission models offering up to 9% improvement at 53.2mpg. Full hybrid 2WD models with AGS transmission (Automated Gear Shift) offer up to 6% improvement at 56.4 mpg.

CO2 emissions are improved too at just 113g/km for the 1.5-litre full hybrid Motion model – previously 119gkm.

The 2025 Vitara continues to be available with hybrid as standard. Manual transmission models include a 1.4-litre Boosterjet turbocharged petrol engine with 48V mild hybrid, while for customers wanting the convenience of automatic a full hybrid option with AGS transmission is available. Unique in the small SUV sector, both manual and AGS drivetrains are available with the option of 4WD with Vitara.

Historically, the Vitara received various styling and safety upgrades in early 2019 and then in 2020 was equipped with an even higher specification and 48V Hybrid technology fitted as standard across the model range. Full Hybrid technology with 1.5-litre engine was introduced in 2022.

The Vitara is produced at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary that also produces all new S-Cross models for European markets as well as exports around the world.

EXTERIOR DESIGN
The Vitara expresses Suzuki’s SUV styling heritage in a strong looking design. The clamshell bonnet (a hallmark of Vitara models) gives the front end a look of solidity, and a trapezoid motif front bumper indicates powerful grip on the ground. Pronounced body side character lines and bonnet side louvres form motifs are reminiscent of the first generation Vitara from 1988.

Suzuki’s pursuit of good aerodynamics is reflected in optimally designed bumpers, a roof line that slopes smoothly downward toward the rear, in flat underbody surfaces, and in specially shaped side mirrors based on the results of airflow analysis. LED design headlamps were  incorporated across the range at the introduction of the 2020 48V Hybrid model. This followed on from modifications in 2019 which included a new, more elegant front face with redesigned grille, lower bumper and redesigned rear lamps with a distinctive LED display.

KEY DIMENSIONS (Full technical specifications listed in Tech Spec & Equipment document)
Overall length: 4,185mm
Overall width: 1,775mm
Overall height: 1,600mm / 1,595 (Ultra).
Wheelbase: 2,500mm
Front Track: 1,535mm
Rear Track: 1,505mm
Minimum ground clearance: 175mm
Tyre size: 215/55R17

The Vitara is available in a total of 9 different shades of which one is a solid colour. All others are metallic finish and five are dual-tone metallic with Cosmic Black roof colour.

1.5-LITRE K15C ENGINE
The 1.5-litre (K15C) engine developed for the Vitara Full Hybrid is fitted to both model grades. It has multipoint fuel injection as well as latest design fuel injectors and a high pressure fuel pump.

Fuel is injected at high pressure into the combustion chamber during the air intake stroke which then forms a rich mixture around the spark plug and leaner mixture around the outer edge of the piston. The tumble flow of the fuel is created by utilising a straight intake port and a complex shape piston crown design.

HIGH VOLTAGE FULL HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
The higher-powered Suzuki system consists of a 140V lithium-ion battery and inverter, Motor Generator Unit (known as MGU), a 12V lithium-ion battery as well as a conventional 12V lead-acid battery to power components requiring lower voltage such as lights, instruments and heating / air conditioning.

TWO-SELECTABLE MODE HYBRID SYSTEM
The full 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 operation, the MGU more frequently assists the petrol engine to allow more spirited driving enjoyment.

MGU
The MGU acts as both a generator and starter motor, is belt driven and assists the petrol engine during vehicle take off. 

The high-performance lithium-ion battery stores electrical energy recovered from deceleration and braking and incorporates an idle stop function operated via the Integrated Starter Generator.

Based on engine speed and throttle position, the engine ECU judges when the driver will accelerate and then uses electric motor assist to add additional torque. 

One notable feature of the latest hybrid system is the position of the Motor Generator Unit on the output side of the AGS transmission assembly. In doing this, output from the MGU is directly transmitted to the driveshafts to fill the torque gap during shifting and provides a smoother transition from the transmission.

Additionally, the hybrid system efficiently collects kinetic energy and generates electricity by stopping the engine and disengaging the clutch during deceleration which expands the EV driving range.

REDUCTION GEAR
This device is chain driven and reduces the rpm of the MGU to increase torque, which is then directly transmitted to the driveshafts to powerfully drive the wheels.

TRANSMISSION
The Vitara Full Hybrid is equipped as standard with Auto Gear Shift (AGS) that automatically shifts the manual transmission and gear ratios that are optimised to help provide a good combination of performance and fuel economy. This enables the driver to enjoy both the direct driving experience of a manual gearbox and the shifting ease of an Automatic Transmission. Another key advantage is lower component weight versus a conventional torque converter type Automatic. The transmission also has a manual mode with steering wheel mounted shift paddles.

SUSPENSION
The front suspension is of MacPherson strut design. During the initial development of the new Vitara, revised shapes for the lower arms and suspension frame were utilised and improved struts adopted for higher rigidity and to also promote better driving stability. The rear wheel suspension incorporates a beam design (a closed section consisting of a pipe crushed to form a “U” shape) that Suzuki first adopted in the S-Cross. This beam design provides superior rigidity and ride comfort. 

BRAKES
The Vitara has ventilated disc brakes at the front and solid disc brakes at the rear. During development, weight savings and drag reductions in the calliper design help provide superior braking performance and also assist fuel economy.

CO2 EMISSIONS
The Vitara’s CO2 emissions are low thanks to the use of hybrid technology, high tensile steel and other weight saving measures in the body. Weight savings during initial development help the Vitara remain one of the lightest SUV’s in its class at just 1,227kg with an increase of only 63kg for the Ultra ALLGRIP model.

Four-wheel drive is typically seen as detrimental to fuel economy and emissions performance. By contrast, Suzuki’s ALLGRIP Select system enables CO2 emissions that are remarkably low for a four-wheel drive SUV.

FOUR-MODE ALLGRIP SYSTEM
Suzuki evolved its renowned four wheel drive technologies into a new generation that delivers driving pleasure and peace of mind in diverse conditions while promoting economy and limiting the burden four wheel drive cars place on the environment.

Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘Select’ system is available as an option on the Ultar model and incorporates four driver-selectable modes for safe, enjoyable driving on diverse surfaces. It debuted in the S-Cross model and has proved very successful. In initial development, the Vitara ALLGRIP system was enhanced by the addition of a feed forward function that allocates torque to the rear wheels before any slippage can occur. The system’s four driver-selectable modes are as follows:

Auto: The auto mode prioritises fuel economy in typical driving conditions and uses two-wheel drive by default. It switches to four wheel drive if it detects wheel spin.

Sport: The sport mode is optimal for twisty roads. The system makes maximal use of four-wheel drive in accordance with accelerator inputs. At low and mid-range engine speeds, the system alters the accelerator/torque characteristics to optimise engine response and cornering performance.

Snow: The snow mode is optimal for snowy, unpaved, and other slippery surfaces. The system uses four-wheel drive by default. It optimises four-wheel drive control in accordance with steering and accelerator inputs to promote traction and stability on low friction surfaces.

Lock: The Lock mode is for extricating the car from snow, mud, or sand. A limited slip differential is fitted which helps brake any slipping wheel and transfer torque to the gripping wheels.

4WD CONTROL
On conventional full time 4WD vehicles, feedback control allocates torque to the rear wheels after detecting front wheel drive slippage.

On Vitara, as well as offering feedback control it also offers feed forward control that anticipates slippage based on road surface, throttle opening position, steering angle and other factors. In summary, rather than reacting after grip is lost, it controls the vehicle to prevent grip from being lost which results in greater stability.

HILL HOLD CONTROL
Available as standard equipment on all Vitara models, Hill Hold Control makes hill starts much easier by preventing the vehicle from rolling backwards for two seconds as soon as the driver removes his or her foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL
This system is fitted as standard on the SZ5 ALLGRIP model. When the vehicle is traveling down a steep downward slope and engine braking is not sufficient to slow the vehicle, Hill Descent Control will automatically apply the brakes to restrict vehicle speed, thus allowing the driver to maintain full control and concentrate on steering the car safely.

SAFETY – VITARA

• Comprehensive list of active and passive safety equipment

• Five star Euro NCAP score (Tested at first launch in 2015)

• Seven airbags fitted as standard

• NOTE: ESP®* is designed to help keep the vehicle under control. However, the degree of engine torque reduction, the braked wheels and the brake force applied vary according to driving conditions. ESP® is essentially a system to assist stable driving. In the case of slippage or skidding that exceeds the limits of grip between tyres and road surface, ESP® will still function but may not be fully effective.

• ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.

DUAL SENSOR BRAKE SUPPORT (DSBS)
The advanced forward detection system fitted as standard on all Vitara models supports numerous safety technologies of which collision-mitigating Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS) is included. With DSBS, at vehicle speeds from approximately 3mph to 62mph, if the system determines a risk of collision with a forward obstacle, it issues both an audio and visual warning. If there is a high risk of collision with a forward obstacle and the driver panic brakes, the system deploys brake assist, increasing braking force. If the risk of a collision increases even more, the system applies full automatic braking in an effort to avoid the collision or reduce damage.

For 2025, a further important and standard safety feature for both grades includes an upgraded Dual Sensor Brake Support system using a millimetre-wave radar (previously lidar) combined with a monocular camera. This system 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.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
This system is fitted as standard equipment on all Vitara models. When there is a vehicle in front, the Adaptive Cruise Control system uses millimetre-wave radar to gauge the distance to it and automatically maintains vehicle-to-vehicle distance in line with the setting selected out of three possible settings. When there is no vehicle in front, the system maintains the speed from 25mph to 100mph (where permitted) as input by the driver. Full Hybrid models now incorporate a Stop and Go function for the Adaptive Cruise Control.

BLIND SPOT MONITOR
Lane changing at speeds above 10mph is made safer with the addition of the Blind Spot Monitor function. The system has two rear mounted side radar sensors that are capable of detecting vehicles located in or approaching the rear blind spots on either side of the vehicle. Once detected, a warning LED icon is illuminated in the relevant exterior mirror. If the driver ignores it and indicates to change lanes, a flashing LED icon is accompanied by a warning sound alert.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING / LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION FUNCTION
Lane Departure Warning and also Lane Departure Prevention is standard equipment on all Vitara models. When the vehicle is travelling at vehicle speeds of approximately 37mph and up to 100mph (where permitted) and is departing the lane without the driver using a turn signal, the system vibrates the steering wheel and lights a warning indicator in the instrument cluster to draw attention to lane departures caused by factors such as inattention to the road. As an additional feature, the driver will also notice an automatic input from the steering wheel at this time to ensure the car remains in its correct direction of travel.

VEHICLE SWAY WARNING
When the vehicle is traveling at vehicle speeds of approximately 37mph or above and is weaving from side to side within a lane, the system sounds a warning buzzer and lights an indicator on the instrument panel. This quickly draws the driver’s attention to weaving caused by drowsiness or other factors.

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
At speeds of up to 5mph whilst in reverse, Vitara models use two rear mounted radar sensors to alert the driver of approaching vehicles on either side when reversing out of car parking spaces. If a vehicle is detected, the driver is given both a visual alert and a warning sound alert. This assists the driver to manoeuvre more safely out of parking spaces where vision may be obscured.

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
This feature forms part of the standard specification and monitors the road ahead. When it detects signs such as speed limits, it displays the sign on the centre display and up to three can be displayed at any one time.

LIGHT, IMPACT-ABSORBING TECT BODY
The body embodies Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept for occupant protecting impact absorption and low weight. Extensive use of ultra high tensile steel helps to make the Vitara outstandingly crashworthy and fuel efficient.

BODY DIMENSIONS
The Vitara’s SUV packaging combines generous minimum ground clearance of 175mm with large, 215/55R17 tyres. Plus, an 18.2° approach angle and a 28.2° departure angle help assist the driver in various off road conditions.

PANORAMIC SUNROOF
Vitara Ultra models have a large sunroof consisting of two individually sliding glass panels which  extends over the front and rear seats, making the cabin more relaxing for all occupants.

When the sunroof is closed, the glass panels have a combined length of 1,000mm. When  open, the aperture has a length of 560mm (one of the largest in the class), giving occupants an invigorating open-roof experience.

DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION AND SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY
The audio system fitted has a Smartphone Linkage Display Audio  (SLDA) with a large nine inch touch panel display that enables intuitive operation. This includes a three dimensional navigation map that makes landmarks easy to distinguish, the system also allows the driver to use smartphone applications with MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection.

Apple CarPlay is the smarter and safer way to use iPhone in the Vitara. Apart from making calls it also facilitates receiving directions for optimised traffic conditions, listening to music, accessing email, text messages and more.

SERVICE ACTIVATED WARRANTY – UP TO SEVEN YEARS COVER
Low cost of ownership is ensured with the inclusion of Service Activated Warranty for all Suzuki customers. Introduced in April 2023, Service Activated Warranty is offered free of charge once the car reaches the end of its manufacturer warranty period and is then booked in for its next scheduled service within the Suzuki Dealer network. This warranty stays in place until the next qualifying service and is then simply renewed again up to a maximum vehicle age of 7 years / 100,000 miles - whichever comes first.

As an enhancement to Suzuki’s well renowned product reliability record, Service Activated Warranty offers ‘Peace of Mind as Standard’ as well as strong customer retention within its network of new car dealers and authorised repair centres.

Major components are covered, and should a customer decide to sell their car between services and within the seven-year qualifying period, the warranty can simply be transferred to the next owner – again free of charge.

Additionally, Service Activated Warranty can also be applied to a qualifying Suzuki that has been purchased privately or has a gap in its dealer service history providing it goes through a Suzuki Vehicle Health Check in the first instance.

Please Note: 

• All Suzuki models are covered by a three-year/60,000-mile new vehicle warranty, one year AA Suzuki Assistance, providing 24-hour UK and European roadside assistance, recovery and associated services; and by a 12-year perforation warranty.

• Vitara Hybrid requires servicing every 12,500 miles.

• On the road prices include VAT, delivery to dealer, number plates and First Registration Fee.