Suzuki has upgraded its Vitara, the MY19 version distinguished from the front by a vertical chrome accent/ five-slotted grille plus changes to the lower sections of both the front and rear bumpers, and from the back by new taillights which now incorporate LEDs.
Suzuki has also added two new colours with bright Solar Yellow Pearl Metallic and Ice Greyish Blue Metallic and contrasting Cosmic Black roof.
Inside there is a new 4.2-inch colour LCD in the instrument cluster which on the AllGrip models shows four-wheel-drive mode and hill descent control animations.
All facelift models also get a new front centre armrest with console box.
The upgraded model comes as standard with 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels fitted with R17 215/55 series tyres, keyless entry, LED daytime running lights and rear privacy glass. The sevne-inch touchscreen features voice-actuated audio, navigation, smartphone connectivity and reversing camera. Hands-free Bluetooth and USB function plus Apply CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all versions.
As before, two engine options are available, with the normally-aspirated 1,586cc, 86 kW multi-point injection motor in the JLX, and the 1,373cc, 103 kW direct injection turbocharged power plant in the flagship version.
Recommended retail prices, plus on road costs, start from $27,990 and Suzuki offers a wide range of Vitara factory accessories that enable personalisation of the car.
Since introduction the Vitara has been a significant factor in Suzuki becoming the eighth largest car brand in the world, with total model annual sales of more than three million vehicles.
To read the full story in the May 2019 issue of NZ4WD go to Zinio.com (April 22) or purchase your own hard copy at the Adrenalin store.
