Motability update: Hybrid Automatic Suzuki Vitara & S-Cross now available
March 16, 2021
Following the recent launch of the new hybrid automatic variants of Suzuki Vitara and S-Cross, we’re delighted to confirm both models are now available to order for customers on the Motability Scheme.
Find out if you’re eligible for Motability here.
Vitara
3 hybrid automatic Vitara variants are available, click here to find out more.
| Model |
Advance Payment |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ4 |
Nil |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T |
Nil |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T ALLGRIP |
£499 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT |
£399 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 |
£999 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP |
£1,399 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 AT |
£999 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT |
£1,499 |
S-Cross
2 hybrid automatic S-Cross variants are available, click here to find out more.
| Model |
Advance Payment |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ4 |
Nil |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T |
£649 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT |
£999 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 |
£1,049 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP |
£1,449 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT |
£1,999 |
In case you missed it… Swace is available too!
The all-new Suzuki Swace has also been added to the Suzuki lineup and is available in 2 hybrid automatic variants, click here to find out more.
| Model |
Advance Payment |
| Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ-T CVT |
£699 |
| Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT |
£1,199 |
Hybrid Automatic variants of Vitara & S-Cross launched
March 6, 2021
We’re pleased to announce the introduction of new automatic hybrid variants of Vitara and S-Cross. These new models complete the transition of the Suzuki line-up to 100% hybrid as standard.
Vitara and S-Cross models with 48V hybrid 6-speed automatic tranmissions are now available to order and deliveries will start later in March. The Motability Scheme will be open for new applications on these models in the week commencing 8th March.
Vitara
The current 0% APR and Suzuki Contract Hire campaigns apply for all Vitara automatic variants in March. Plus, the £2,000 finance deposit contribution and £2,000 cash savings for non-finance customers available on Vitara SZ-T also apply to the automatic version.
The Vitara SZ-T automatic model now includes keyless entry/start as standard (not available on SZ-T manual).
| Model |
Transmission |
Insurance |
Price |
| 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT |
6 Speed Automatic |
23A |
£24,599 |
| 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 AT |
6 Speed Automatic |
23A |
£26,599 |
| 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT |
6 Speed Automatic 4×4 |
23A |
£28,399 |
Single-tone metallic paint £500. Dual-tone metallic paint £800.
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S-Cross
The S-Cross headline campaign with £3,250 customer saving is available on automatic variants, together with the current 5.9% APR and Suzuki Contract Hire offers.
| Model |
Transmission |
Insurance |
RRP |
Price (incl. saving) |
| 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT |
6 Speed Automatic |
22D |
£25,599 |
£22,349 |
| 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT |
6 Speed Automatic 4×4 |
22D |
£29,399 |
£26,149 |
Single-tone metallic paint £500.
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Suzuki steps up its self-charging hybrid models
December 13, 2019
In line with continued plans to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy across its range of vehicles, Suzuki GB PLC is excited to introduce three 48-Volt Self-Charging Hybrid equipped derivatives to its range in Spring 2020 which will also include the launch of the new K14D Boosterjet petrol engine.
The new Hybrid Powertrain will be introduced for Swift Sport, Vitara and S-Cross models and offer up to 20 per cent lower CO2 emissions, a greater level of torque and 15 per cent overall improvement in WLTP Combined fuel consumption. These models will directly replace the current 1.4-litre Boosterjet derivatives with manual transmission.
Similar in basic principle to the 12V Hybrid SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) system that Suzuki pioneered in 2016 and fitted to all manual transmission models in the Ignis range and Swift SZ5 models, the newly developed 48V Hybrid Powertrain remains very lightweight in design and the components add less than 15kg to the overall weight of the vehicle.
The new and higher-powered Suzuki SHVS system consists of a 48V lithium-ion battery, Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) and 48V-12V (DC/DC) converter to power components requiring lower voltage including lights, audio and air conditioning. The ISG acts as both a generator and starter motor, is belt driven and assists the petrol engine during vehicle take off for a higher level of torque with 235Nm available from 2,000rpm.
The compact and high-performance lithium-ion battery stores electrical energy recovered from deceleration and braking and incorporates an idle stop function operated via the Integrated Starter Generator. This battery, along with the DC/DC convertor unit, are located under the front seats to assist overall weight distribution.
A further benefit of the new 48V Hybrid system is the introduction of electric motor idling when the clutch is disengaged and the engine speed is approximately 1,000rpm. This feature essentially replaces fuel injection with power from the electric motor to then control and maintain engine idling at vehicle speeds below 10mph and when stationary.
This function therefore eliminates fuel consumption under these conditions as engine momentum is electrically controlled by the ISG unit and the car is ready to re-accelerate on request with no engine restart delay.
Further detail and full specifications of the three new Hybrid models will be announced in advance of media and public launch which is planned for March 2020.
Vitara voted Best Small Crossover by CarGurus
October 2, 2019
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce that its Vitara model has been voted as Best Small Crossover by online automotive website CarGurus UK in its Best Used Car Awards. Nominees were selected from car models that are at least two years old and then shortlisted on criteria including availability and search interest on CarGurus UK.
A projected 12-year value retention using CarGurus data was also considered and the expert media judging panel then weighed up the pros and cons of each shortlisted model in the class to determine the winners.
Chris Knapman, CarGurus UK Editor, said: “The Suzuki Vitara took the victory in the best used small crossover class due to its appealing blend of practicality, comfort, equipment, and a wide range of powertrain options that makes it possible for used car buyers to choose between two or four-wheel drive regardless of whether they want a petrol or diesel engine. Our judges also noted that CarGurus data shows the Vitara holds on to its value better than many other small crossovers, too.”
First launched in May 2015, Vitara remains the best-selling model in the Suzuki range with annual sales of around 12,000 units in the UK and as a new car is available with 1.0 and 1.4-litre Boosterjet petrol engines.
