[Traveler]

With Jeep, Hyundai and possibly Renault all hinting at new SUV's I wonder what's holding Maruti back. They just keep flogging the aneamic Brezza. Come on Maruti show your mettle and launch the Vitara. You shouldn't be resting on your laurels for too long.

[volkman10]

With reports of Ertga Crossover is not a segment Maruti Suzuki would venture into, and its Chief claiming an SUV is in works(few months back), it is most likely the the Grand Vitara will be the next SUV from Maruti Suzuki or will they launch the Vitara too?

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[Traveler]

Originally Posted by volkman10

With reports of Ertga Crossover is not a segment Maruti Suzuki would venture into, and its Chief claiming an SUV is in works(few months back), it is most likely the the Grand Vitara will be the next SUV from Maruti Suzuki or will they launch the Vitara too?

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Sure it seems that they will go ahead with a proper suv. What remains to been seen is if it will be the International Vitara or the Grand Vitara. Do they still have the Grand Vitara in their lineup?

[volkman10]

New Vitara ready for launch in Europe. Starts at € 20980.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yayVa2aPGho

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[volkman10]

Of interest to India launch - New Suzuki Vitara plug-in hybrid on the way.

S Cross Hybrid is in the pipeline too. Lower segments will not get the hybrids.

The cost of electrification is around £10,000

Mild hybrids and plug-in Vitara all in the pipeline at Suzuki.

The Suzuki Vitara will be the Japanese firm’s first plug-in hybrid model when it launches early next decade.

Will use 12-volt systems on smaller cars, and 48-volt on the larger models - this will happen up to 2020.

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[HR 16]

Came across the yet to be launched Vitara in Haryana on 15th September. The car was of blue color and was sporting white number plates bearing a Gurgaon number. The Suzuki logo was hid using a black cloth on both front and the back. I couldn't take any pictures as I was driving myself. The car was on Bhiwani-Rohtak highway and took the turn onward to bypass of Rohtak. It was doing good speeds of around 120-130 Kmph when it overtook us.

As of my impression about the car, it was (at least it looked to me) almost the same size as the Creta. It looked a little less long though, maybe I am wrong? Don't know which engine spec it was running on, but it had no problem increasing its speeds from already high numbers mentioned above when overtaking. Overall I think Suzuki should launch it soon in India. Backed by the Maruti name it will give a tough competition to Hyundai (maybe even sell in higher numbers?).

By the way I was in our Ecosport Diesel, had no problem keeping up. (Reckless on my part, I know!!). This was my first spotting of a car yet to be launched, therefore got a little excited, will behave myself next time onward.

And yeah apologies for the delay, completely forgot about it.

[volkman10]

Suzuki Vitara at the Sao Paulo Motor show,

Vitara, which changed bumper, headlights and flashlights (now on LEDs) and front grille, plus new 17 "Wheels, new colorful instrument panel and sunroof option. Engines are 1.4 T and 1.6 aspirated, both with six-speed automatic gearbox

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[motorworks]

Looks very dated. If India gets this, then its got some serious competition. My assumption is that it will command a good premium over the Brezza, so at the least this has to be between the 13-18 lakh on road price segment. And that is where the competition is heating up. For one you have the current leader, Creta. Then you have the Harrier in the same price segment, well almost. Then you would Kia coming up with the SP concept, although it too could be priced little higher than the Harrier and the Creta. And you also have other credible alternatives like the XUV, with 2 additional seats.

So the question is, apart from the regular sales, service and re-sale values associated with Suzuki, what else can the Vitara bring to the table?

Once people decide to spend 15 lakhs and above they are bound to look around and even take a few risks with other brands, as long as the car feels special, and that is precisely how the Creta rules today.

[Traveler]

I somehow like the clean and muscular look. No frivolous stuff and a meaningful stance. But then it only me probably. It does bring the AWD on the table and I would definitely consider picking it up. Wonder if they will ever launch this here.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Traveler

I somehow like the clean and muscular look. No frivolous stuff and a meaningful stance. But then it only me probably. It does bring the AWD on the table and I would definitely consider picking it up. Wonder if they will ever launch this here.

This Vitara with the Suzuki AllGrip 4WD has been available for a while abroad. Same with the S Cross with AllGrip 4WD.
Now while this might be the new face lifted one, I’m not very sure that Maruti even wants to consider catering to the small niche of people who may wish for a 4WD vehicle.
And then, there’s the pricing. If they cant keep it competitive against the Creta, success is a problem for them. Hence in all likelihood even if they bring it in, it will come along in its 2WD Avatar only and remain as a filler in the gap that exists, below the Creta.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

This Vitara with the Suzuki AllGrip 4WD has been available for a while abroad. Same with the S Cross with AllGrip 4WD.
Now while this might be the new face lifted one, I’m not very sure that Maruti even wants to consider catering to the small niche of people who may wish for a 4WD vehicle.
And then, there’s the pricing. If they cant keep it competitive against the Creta, success is a problem for them. Hence in all likelihood even if they bring it in, it will come along in its 2WD Avatar only and remain as a filler in the gap that exists, below the Creta.

Let's see if and what they finally unveil. There were some reports that the AllGrip option would be made available in India. It would be a dud if that's not the case.

[Durango Dude]

Very generic, very ordinary inside out, looks like a blown up Brezza. Interiors look like a Swift. Suzuki has no products to compete in the upper reaches of the market, it's better they realize that and bring in the Jimny with 5 doors and make it a hit.

[TusharK]

The 2019 Suzuki Vitara was unveiled in August 2018. The SUV has now been spied testing in India.



The new Vitara features wraparound headlamps with projectors and a dual-tone front bumper with chrome inserts. It has circular fog lamps and vertical LED daytime running lights. At the rear, the SUV has chunky wraparound tail lights and a dual-tone bumper with a pair of reflectors. It has a silver insert with the reversing light in the centre. The test car, which sported black paint and no badges, had ORVMs with integrated turn-indicators, roof rails and dual-tone alloy wheels. On the inside, the new Vitara gets black interiors with grey trim and circular air-conditioner vents. The test car had a screen mounted on the centre console.



In the international market, the new Vitara is available with 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre BoosterJet turbo petrol engines. It also comes with all-wheel drive.

In India, the Vitara might compete the Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster.







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[giri1.8]

With the lack of big BS6 diesel from Suzuki, will this be a petrol only option? Suzuki knows its customer, but petrol only SUV have never seen success in our market thanks to fuel prices.

It would be a Hilarious anticlimax, if the hidden badges were Toyota instead of suzuki

[volkman10]

Expected from the NEW SUZUKI Vitara:

- Likely to be the first HYBRID model from Suzuki

- Suzuki’s new hybrid models will be available in a range of options varying from mild hybrid to full hybrid.(both a 12 volt and 48 volt option,)

- Suzuki Vitara Hybrid, which is expected to be ready to go on sale in the next few years.( 2021 ?)

- Likely to be the 7 Seater - Grand Vitara?

The new Suzuki Vitara Hybrid will take the brand’s current mild hybrid offering to a whole new level. As the first fully hybrid Suzuki vehicle, it will bring an even greater level of fuel efficiency to the Vitara and reduce CO2 emissions further, marking a future that combines the brand’s legacy with a more electrified direction.

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