The new Suzuki Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid hits the market quietly

For many it goes unnoticed but Suzuki is one of the best brands that we can find in the market. It is true that the publicity that we can see of it is somewhat limited, but that client who is looking for a good all-terrain vehicle or a level SUV he sets his eyes on their vehicles. Hence, many times we are surprised when we review his catalog. Yes, because there are times when it releases interesting versions that "pass by".

When reading this, you will surely be asking yourself this question: What novelty have they launched in the Spanish market and has gone unnoticed? Well, nothing more and nothing less than the new Suzuki Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid. You may think that you already knew it, but if you look at the surname you will see that it has nothing to do with the one they were already selling and it was called Mild Hybrid. So we have started to investigate and we bring you all its secrets and prices for our country...

The Suzuki Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid does not share technology with any Toyota…

First of all, indicate that the Suzuki Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid responds to the strategy to reduce emissions that the brand is implementing. In this case it is a pure hybrid that, unlike others in the range, does not use Toyota technology. It is a own development of the Japanese house and it is seen in the technical solutions used by the team of engineers who have been in charge of it.

For the thermal part, Suzuki resorts to a 1.5L DualJet four-cylinder petrol block (K15C) atmospheric of 102 CV of power and 138 Nm of torque. For its part, the electrical support uses a 24,6 kW (33 hp) motor with a torque of 60 Nm. Both systems, in communion, add a final power of 115 hp that can reach the wheels of the previous train or all through the effective ALLGRIP all-wheel drive system.

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For its management, Suzuki has relied on a AGS type transmission with 6 speeds. Depending on the brand, it offers the advantages of a manual gearbox and the ease of use of an automatic. All in all, the performance of the new Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid is typical for its level of power. reach one maximum speed of 180 kilometers per hour in the two versions that make up the 4×2 and 4×4 ALLGRIP range.

Regarding consumption and emissions, it homologates data similar to those of the Mild Hybrid motorization. According to the WLTP protocol, the 4×2 front axle drive version spends 5,3 liters in the mixed cycle and the ALLGRIP 4×4 all-wheel drive version raises the figure to 5,8 liters. If we translate this data into CO2 emissions, the first option signs 121 grams per kilometer and the second reaches 132 grams.

Prices of the new Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid for Spain

As we have already mentioned, we have learned that the Suzuki Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid has reached the market because we have reviewed the official website of the brand. If we hadn't, we wouldn't have noticed. Therefore, now we are going to tell you what trim levels it is sold, its endowment and prices for Spain. From the outset, it uses the levels already known in the Suzuki range, that is, the base version is called GLE and the most complete GLX.

Already from the GLE access version the Vitara 1.5L Strong Hybrid has a very complete endowment. Among the elements to highlight are the LED headlights, the automatic climate control, fatigue and cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control or signal reader. For its part, the GLX version sum navigator, seats upholstered in cloth and leather, hands-free access and start, parking sensors or specific body inserts.

Finally there are their official prices. Taking into account what it offers and that it is worthy of the DGT Ecolabel, we believe that this Vitara has a lot to say in the market… And you…?

Source - Suzuki - Suzuki Vitara data sheet

More information about this model

Suzuki Vitara

• Plazas 5
• Power 116 - 129 hp
• Consumer goods 5,3 - 5,9l/100km
• Assessment 4