SUZUKI is in a good place at the moment with global sales booming at a time when the new car market is struggling.The Japanese company has also been rated as the top automotive brand for customer service and trust in the UK by the Institute of Customer Service – ahead of 25 rivals.Suzuki now offers some form of hybrid technology in all its vehicles and has just introduced full-hybrid engineering into its popular Vitara.
The good-looking compact SUV has style and character and the new powertrain is sure to make it even more attractive.The Vitara has offered 48-volt mild-hybrid technology for some time alongside a 1.4-litre petrol engine but customers can now opt for the full-hybrid version, which offers extra fuel savings – a bonus when pump prices are at an all-time high.The new variant has a four-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine and 140-volt lithium battery combined with a 24kW electric motor.It is only available with Suzuki’s AGS (Automated Gear Select) system, which feels like an ordinary automatic but with weight savings.
There are also paddles so the car can be driven like a manual if you feel the urge.Available in two trim levels – SZ-T and SZ5 – the latter has the option of ALLGRIP 4WD and prices start from £25,499 and rise to £29,299.As both trims are generously equipped the only way to personalise your car is to opt for two-tone bodywork that adds a black roof and £835 to the final cost.A styling refresh a few years ago modernised the Vitara’s looks, adding new bumpers, a new and bigger front grille as well as smart LED lights – so there are no visual changes this time.The full-hybrid system delivers 115PS of power and 138Nm of torque, enabling the ALLGRIP 4x4 to reach 62mph in 13.5 seconds before going on to a
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