18 Facts About Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988.

Choice of the name “Suzuki Vitara” was inspired by the Latin word “vita, ” as in English word “vitality.

Suzuki Vitara Escudo was first introduced in the Japanese domestic market in July 1988.

In 1996 the Suzuki Vitara received a facelift, which meant that the V6 was upsized to 2.

The Suzuki Vitara X-90 disappeared from Suzuki Vitara's lineup after the 1998 model year.

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Early 3-door automatics featured a 3-speed transmission, allegedly derived from a Peugeot unit, which was not as robust as the later Suzuki Vitara-built 4-speed electronic overdrive auto transmission.

The rear diff on the 1st series Suzuki Vitara was colloquially-known as "the Japanese 9-inch" as it was a very strong diff and hard to damage, even with oversized tyres.

In Indonesia, Suzuki Vitara only sold the 5-door model under three different nameplates.

The Grand Suzuki Vitara is available in both rear-wheel drive only models or with a 4-mode all-wheel drive system.

Suzuki Vitara officially discontinued the third-generation Escudo in Japan in April 2017, however production would continue for export markets.

Fourth-generation Suzuki Vitara was presented first as the iV-4 concept at 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.

The Suzuki Vitara went on sale in Japan as the fourth-generation Escudo on 15 October 2015.

In January 2022, Suzuki released a 140V strong hybrid variant of Vitara marketed as 'Full Hybrid' in selected countries in Europe such as Hungary, France, Poland and the Netherlands, other European countries such as United Kingdom and Ireland received this model in March.

Limited edition called "Suzuki Vitara Katana" was introduced for Italian market in November 2019.

Limited edition of Suzuki Vitara Hybrid called "Style" with Urban Pack accessories and an extended 5-year or 150.

In 2016, Suzuki released a smaller derivative of the fourth-generation Vitara destined for the Indian market as the Vitara Brezza, which occupied the sub-4-metre SUV segment in the country.

In 1994, Suzuki Vitara built a twin-engined Escudo to compete in hillclimbing.

Suzuki Vitara participated in numerous cross country rally events around the world since the first generation, such as Dakar Rally, Australasian Safari, Asia Cross Country Rally and Transsyberia rally.