The fourth generation Vitara has been given a
mid-cycle refresh. Suzuki’s SUV comes with the mandatory updates on the outside that
consist of a redesigned grille, modified bumper, new taillights and two extra
colors added to the palette.
Suzuki has also redesigned the instrument cluster,
which features a color central information display. Moreover, the vehicle has
soft touch plastics inside, and the company talks about “new technology”, which
will likely be detailed in September, when the car will be officially unveiled.
Powering the 2019MY Vitara are the 1.0-liter and
1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engines that were introduced in the S-Cross late
last year and serve as a replacement for the 1.6-liter gasoline burner. Suzuki has yet to detail the trim
levels of the updated Vitara, but says that the SZ4 and SZ-T are powered by the
1.0-liter unit, which delivers 111 PS. The AllGrip four-wheel
drive system is available as an option on the SZ-T equipped with a manual
gearbox.
As for the SZ5, this gets the 1.4-liter unit, which
generates 140 PS and 220 Nm of torque. Standard
equipment includes Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Traffic Sign
Recognition, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Dual Sensor Brake
Support.
Pricing and availability of the brand’s most popular
model will be announced closer to the launch date.
