Suzuki took the wraps off the all-new Grand Vitara – its newest SUV mannequin, provided in delicate hybrid and self-charging hybrid varieties as a twin mannequin to the just lately revealed Toyota City Cruiser Hyryder. Identical to its sibling, the Suzuki Grand Vitara debuted in India, however the automaker plans on exporting it to different markets together with Africa.
Styling-wise, the Suzuki Grand Vitara does little to cover its relationship with the Toyota City Cruiser Hyryder, since each fashions are sharing the identical greenhouse and most of their physique panels. Nevertheless, the Suzuki boasts a redesigned face that retains the split-headlight type however with slimmer DRLs, a considerably bigger grille with a Darkish Chrome or a Wealthy Chrome end, a smaller decrease bumper consumption and extra aggressive major headlight housings.
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Whereas the profile stays equivalent to the Toyota twin, the rear finish can also be completely different because of the dark-themed full-width LED taillights. Lastly, the skid plates on each ends and the plastic cladding on the squared-off wheel arches emphasize the adventurous nature of the Grand Vitara.
The Grand Vitara measures 4,345 mm (171 inches) lengthy, 1,795 mm (70.7 inches) vast, and 1,645 mm (64.8 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of two,600 mm (102.4 inches). The wheelbase is equivalent to the Suzuki S-Cross, and 100 mm (3.9 inches) longer than the common Vitara / Escudo. Thus, it’s no shock that the Grand Vitara is sharing the Suzuki TECT structure – also called International C-platform – with the aforementioned fashions.
Inside, the Grand Vitara seems to be identical to the Hyryder apart from colour combos and the Suzuki emblems. Suzuki’s colour and trim division selected a black and burgundy dual-tone artificial leather-based upholstery for the seats, dashboard, and door playing cards, with contrasting stitching, whereas an all-black possibility can also be out there. Likewise, the middle console is flanked by aluminum-style or champagne gold trim parts, housing the controls for the dual-zone air-conditioning.
The 9-inch touchscreen will get the most recent Suzuki Join infotainment providing 40+ related options, and voice help. In high-end trims, the high-mounted touchscreen is mixed with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and head-up show in high-end trims. Different cool options embrace a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a wi-fi charging pad, a premium sound system, a 360-degree digital camera, and rear AC vents which had been lacking from Suzuki SUVs. When it comes to security, tools consists of six airbags, plus fundamental techniques just like the Hill Descent Management though different markets exterior India might get extra fashionable ADAS.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is obtainable with two completely different powertrains. The entry-level Progressive Sensible Hybrid is fitted with a 1.5-liter Ok-series Twin Jet VVT petrol engine mated to a 12-Volt ISG system and a small 6Ah Li-ion battery, producing a mixed 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) and 135 Nm (99.6 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is distributed to both the entrance or to all 4 wheels (AllGrip) by way of both a five-speed handbook or a six-speed automated with paddle shifters. Observe that the sibling Toyota Hyryder is FWD-only, with Suzuki preserving the acquainted AllGrip Choose system (Auto, Sport, Snow, and Lock) for the Grand Vitara.
The second possibility is a full-hybrid known as Clever Electrical Drive. The Toyota-sourced system contains a distinct 1.5-liter engine, a stronger electrical motor, an ISG, and a bigger lithium-ion battery producing a mixed 114 hp (85 kW / 116 PS) and 141 Nm (104 lb-ft) of torque. Right here, energy is solely transmitted to the entrance axle by way of an e-CVT transmission. The driving force has entry to 4 completely different driving modes EV, Eco, Energy, and Regular. Regardless of being a self-charging hybrid, the massive battery is sweet sufficient for as much as 25 km (16 miles) of electrical vary in site visitors.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara can be produced by Toyota Kirloskar in Bidadi, Karnataka (India) alongside its Toyota twin. Pricing can be introduced within the close to future. Rival fashions in India embrace the just lately facelifted Hyundai Creta and the Skoda Kushaq. In India, the Grand Vitara replaces the S-Cross which was not up to date because it did in Europe. Given the electrified nature of the lineup we wouldn’t be shocked if Suzuki introduced the Grand Vitara to Europe, probably as a substitute for the common Vitara.