2015 Suzuki Vitara – new small SUV set for Paris debut

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Sixteen years after the last one rolled off the production line, the Suzuki Vitara has finally been revived, this time as a small SUV that slots under the current Grand Vitara and looks to fight cars like the Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 and Ford EcoSport.

The styling is based on the iV-4 concept shown at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Only one image and a teaser video have been released so far, but judging by how intact the concept’s design appears to be from the front, we’re expecting the rear of the car to be quite similar as well.

The Vitara will be available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines which Suzuki claim produce low carbon dioxide emissions as well as “outstanding” fuel economy in its class. Buyers will also be able to spec an optional ALLGRIP four-wheel drive system, as well as various colour and trim customisation options.

Making its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, the new Suzuki Vitara will make its way to UK showrooms beginning next spring.

GALLERY: Suzuki iV-4 Concept from Frankfurt 2013

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • SJ410 on Aug 28, 2014 at 9:56 am

    As long as Suzuki under DRB, no way the Suzuki car prices can be reduced here.

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    • Operation-Manager (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Biggest joke from DRB Suzuki selling Swift at 65k onwards

      while my frens origin from India told the starting from MYR 25k OTR at India

      Boleh … Msia…

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  • Vader (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:08 am

    The legendary Vitara is back?

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    • Operation-Manager (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Mostly lower income Msian doesn’t care about legendary u talk about,

      The PRICE is the only key determination on SALES figures.

      How many SWIFT registered 2014, how much total sales figures from Suzuki in 2014 ???

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  • hmm front grille abit like land rover
    so is the side ‘gills’

    concept looks much better and original

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    • rifle on Aug 28, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Actually I don’t see where’s the “land rover” in this vitara.sorry

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    • hehe.meaning it’s upper middle class Evoque.Anyways I heard Vezel is reaching out shore…or it is already here…?:)))

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  • Gargantia on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:16 am

    This’s good if debut here with reasonable price with safety spec.

    This Vitara a will good to go.

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  • Obviously (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Hmm….interesting. After a long silence, finally some news from Suzuki’s corner. They too have joined the B-segment SUV, huh? I gotta say the front 3-quarter view looks good. Stylish and modern.

    Quite curious about its mechanicals. Suzuki’s engines have not been very outstanding so far (not too bad either) so it’ll be interesting to see what they have come up with. They didn’t promise high performance, though. Also, ALLGRIP sounds like a full-time 4WD (AWD) system.

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  • heybadigol on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Current Vitara (albeit called Grand Vitara) has been around a loooongg time. Still looks nice despite the age though. Hoping that the new Vitara maintains the longitudinal engine layout with rear wheel drive or AWD option.

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  • middle class’s Evoque?

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    • wise guy on Aug 28, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      say the price 90k, loan 80k 5yr int 2.5% =1500/mth. so to own this, income at least 8k (15% of income).

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      • hehe.meaning it’s upper middle class Evoque.Anyways I heard Vezel is reaching out shore…or it is already here…?:)))

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  • WaJib on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Macam mini Rover Evoque..

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  • evoque on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:39 am

    looks abit like evoque from a glance

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  • Jebonr (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:41 am

    This design is far better than the current Vitara. Just the pricing is in question here. Let’s just see how Suzuki decide on that.

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  • Motorhead (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Good choice over a Rover..

    Hehe. .

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  • Steve Jobs on Aug 28, 2014 at 11:04 am

    mini range rover evoque

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  • shawal on Aug 28, 2014 at 11:41 am

    All wheel drive + turbo = win

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  • Sam Loo (ori) on Aug 28, 2014 at 11:45 am

    As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV

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  • mmaker on Aug 28, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    At 4200mm long and 1660mm high, this fella’s handling quality should not be good as per his siblings

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  • Baja Lapis Seng on Aug 28, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    wow, clampshell bonnet design. Noise from engine will be considerably reduced.

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  • Albert Lee on Aug 28, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    This new Suzuki design is refreshing and aggressive.The frontage resembles the lower jaw of the Vios.
    Since proton,Suzuki,Honda belongs to DRB group,why cant Proton collaborate with Suzuki?Mitsubishi has already cabuted long ago,Proton needs a partner urgently.
    Maybe,the Japanese are tired of our politics and everlasting perlindungan policies.

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  • Gycee on Aug 28, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    As a consumer, it would be great for Proton to rebadge and assemble this SUV in Malaysia. Then come out in the range of 50-60K pricing. It will trash M4, ecosport, 2008 etc. Don’t they know there is a big market for this type of car?

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    funky…i hope it comes with a strong engine…the ones on the current civic are kinda weak

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  • kami (Member) on Aug 29, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    front-concept – look like nissan
    front-real – look like evoque

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