I prefer the previous look but I am glad they are still making these. I have one from 2023 with the 1.6L Natural Aspirated engine coupled to a 6-speed auto gearbox and I LOVE IT!!! Not one single issue to date. So far 1.5 years of pure happiness. This car is very well designed and very competent. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
It's never been a looker but the spec and reliability are what appeal to me. And a real handbrake. With manual gearboxes, auto-hold rarely works nicely so I much prefer a simple lever for the parking brake.
The revised exterior looks great. It was always a good looking little SUV to my eyes and looks even better now. Shame they didn't do more with the interior. I would definitely give it consideration. The 1.4T engine is a peach to drive. It's looking a bit pricey versus younger rivals though. I think Suzuki will need to offer decent discounts and competitive finance deals to enhance the appeal.
The Vitara is a great used buy. I got my 72 plate SZ5 Allgrip 1.4T mild hybrid in the same solar yellow at 18 months old with 14k on the clock for £18700. It's in immaculate condition. Have absolutely no regrets, it's been a great car the last 6 months. Sadly, i do not think it is worth the new asking price. Other competitors offer a better new car for very similar money. One thing to note however, is that Suzuki tend to knock £3000 or a little more than that on a new model. In terms of standard level of kit, the Suzuki wins hands down against the competition. Suzukis real issue is they are still trying to sell a car they starting making back in 2012, as the Vitara is based on the 2012 S Cross. If you sat in a 2012 Scross, youd notice about 70% of that car is identical inside.
Real question is this. When the warranty expires what car would you want to end up with. A Suzuki or Dacia/Renault? For me that would be a no brainer. Suzuki every time.
It does have a 7 year service activated warranty just like the suzuki. I would rather have a toyota to be honest, both the suzuki and the dacia are budget cars but the suzuki has lost its value. It's 10 years old and needs a ground up refresh.
I don't know why they bothered. It looked better behind. That new front bumber just looks like a cist cutting exercise abd moving the front fogs to the standard light us another. To not even bother to at least change the design of the rear lights or the dash or steering wheel is poor. This is what SAAB was at before they went bust. I do not expect Suzuki to go bust but Toyota who in them could loosen the purse strings a bit and invest more in them.
They've changed a lot of the electronic driver assistance/annoyance (delete as applicable) features, so hopefully they're less easily-confused. Got rid of the unreadable grey dials. Improved mpg and emissions. It'll probably be the last petrol Vitara, so if you want one, buy one.
This Vitara was a poor replacement for a long line of brilliant Vitara models - a car that created its own niche. I can’t believe they’re still making it. It’s dreadful in so many ways - a horrid interior and built out of eggshells.
I prefer the previous look but I am glad they are still making these. I have one from 2023 with the 1.6L Natural Aspirated engine coupled to a 6-speed auto gearbox and I LOVE IT!!! Not one single issue to date. So far 1.5 years of pure happiness. This car is very well designed and very competent. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
It's never been a looker but the spec and reliability are what appeal to me. And a real handbrake. With manual gearboxes, auto-hold rarely works nicely so I much prefer a simple lever for the parking brake.
Suzukis have always been lowkey vehicles that does the job really well, and nothing else. It's a key strength that most peoplelove
Great presentation
The revised exterior looks great. It was always a good looking little SUV to my eyes and looks even better now. Shame they didn't do more with the interior. I would definitely give it consideration. The 1.4T engine is a peach to drive. It's looking a bit pricey versus younger rivals though. I think Suzuki will need to offer decent discounts and competitive finance deals to enhance the appeal.
The Vitara is a great used buy. I got my 72 plate SZ5 Allgrip 1.4T mild hybrid in the same solar yellow at 18 months old with 14k on the clock for £18700. It's in immaculate condition. Have absolutely no regrets, it's been a great car the last 6 months.
Sadly, i do not think it is worth the new asking price. Other competitors offer a better new car for very similar money.
One thing to note however, is that Suzuki tend to knock £3000 or a little more than that on a new model. In terms of standard level of kit, the Suzuki wins hands down against the competition.
Suzukis real issue is they are still trying to sell a car they starting making back in 2012, as the Vitara is based on the 2012 S Cross. If you sat in a 2012 Scross, youd notice about 70% of that car is identical inside.
How were you able to get the SZ5 at £18k?? 😮
Suzuki-the best buy.
Isn't this the 4th face-lift Suzuki has done with the Vitara now
Still looks too 2015 to be asking up to 30k for
The front fogs haven't been moved to the main light cluster. They have been deleted altogether.
They've fixed the speedo and rev counter in the new model. The previous dash was ludicrously hard to read, with the mph ring in grey.
Thought fog lamp placement was actually dictated by The MoT ?
Looks good reminds me of the facelift they gave they swift
Actually old suzuki grand vitara is looking more beautiful
I think they should have brought out a totally new model given it a much more agressive design
A new completely updated version is coming
Will that be available the new facelift model solar yellow by january 2025? Or mid 2025?
In the UK it is already available as a facelift in Solar Yellow ☺️
Even startup companies in China produce more interesting and stylish models
They actually don’t and certainly don’t offer all grip
Big suzuki fan, but the new Dacia duster makes this look like th e 10 year old car it is, in 4 x4 trim £6k cheaper too. identical 7 year warranty.
A Dacia will need a seven year warranty build quality is awful and it’s all Renault
@darrenjones3681 I've got no experience myself of Dacia but a few of my friends would disagree with you.
Real question is this. When the warranty expires what car would you want to end up with. A Suzuki or Dacia/Renault? For me that would be a no brainer. Suzuki every time.
Dacia/Renault duster doesn’t have a sunroof option or a 7 year warranty and looks really ugly like a lidl car
It does have a 7 year service activated warranty just like the suzuki. I would rather have a toyota to be honest, both the suzuki and the dacia are budget cars but the suzuki has lost its value. It's 10 years old and needs a ground up refresh.
I have watched a few of these reviews now and it has left me wondering... Who is John Banks?
A dealership.
Good car, but design outdated, exterior and interior...and why Suzuki dont have Fronx in Europe...?
I don't know why they bothered. It looked better behind. That new front bumber just looks like a cist cutting exercise abd moving the front fogs to the standard light us another. To not even bother to at least change the design of the rear lights or the dash or steering wheel is poor. This is what SAAB was at before they went bust. I do not expect Suzuki to go bust but Toyota who in them could loosen the purse strings a bit and invest more in them.
too much smart technology for me
Boot catch is still shockingly poor.
You say "new" but all I see is a facelift. Hardly... #Suzuki I like you but wtf.
They've changed a lot of the electronic driver assistance/annoyance (delete as applicable) features, so hopefully they're less easily-confused. Got rid of the unreadable grey dials. Improved mpg and emissions. It'll probably be the last petrol Vitara, so if you want one, buy one.
This Vitara was a poor replacement for a long line of brilliant Vitara models - a car that created its own niche. I can’t believe they’re still making it. It’s dreadful in so many ways - a horrid interior and built out of eggshells.