2023 Suzuki Vitara Review: A hybrid too far?

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Suzuki will happily tell anyone who'll listen that 100% of the cars it sells today are hybrids. However, while that's technically true, it's also ever so slightly misleading. You see, the word 'hybrid' can cover many different things when it comes to electrification technology, and with many of the firm's models - the Vitara included - the hybrids in question have been mild hybrids, in which the electrical assistance is very minimal indeed, and efficiency gains are minuscule.
Now, however, Suzuki has seen to that by releasing a full hybrid version of the Vitara, imaginatively titled, ahem, 'the Suzuki Vitara Full Hybrid'. It pairs an electric motor with a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine to give a combined 115 horsepower, delivered by an automated manual gearbox, which means it operates like an automatic.
So, is this Vitara worth the extra £1800 it costs over and above the mild hybrid? It's hard to see how you'd justify the extra cost of the full hybrid when it's slower (0-62mph takes almost 13 seconds compared to the mild hybrid's 10 seconds) and it returns roughly the same fuel economy (45-50mpg).
In this CarGurus UK video review, Rebecca Jackson sees if the Vitara Full Hybrid has anything more to offer than simply the numbers, and she gives the car the full shakedown on quality, technology, practicality, affordability and what it's like to drive.
Read our full written review of the Suzuki Vitara here: www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/Suzuk...
Pros
Good to drive, and comfortable too
Lively 1.4-litre engine
Lots of space inside
Cons
Disappointing interior quality
1.0-litre model is quite slow
Vague steering
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00:00 - Introducing the Suzuki Vitara
02:00 - Practicality
02:39 - In the back
02:54 - Up front
04:26 - What is it like to drive
07:24 - Final Thoughts
08:03 - Let us know what you think
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@sky4all1 Жыл бұрын

I have 1.4 mild hybrid allgrip. It is light, fun, fast and great in snow. I would not replace it with non awd car, ever. And I like design.

@brianduffy5193 6 ай бұрын

Have a full hybrid allgrip, use it full off road, and drivin in deep snow and its never stuck, I very happy with it

@cheg753 2 ай бұрын

I think it’s attractive.

@billholmes3462 Жыл бұрын

I shall be keeping my 2018 allgrip. Great little car, the dealer I bought it from often texts me to trade it in for a new model but that will not be happening after watching this review. Fantastic in the snow with winter tyres and because it’s cheap I don’t mind where I take it.

@David-wf1hr Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I didn't even want the mild hybrid so I bought one of the last non-hybrids and the full hybrid is a step backwards. I'm keeping my 2020 1.4T non hybrid vitara for a long time

@harry-james-books 4 ай бұрын

The joke is, the consumption is less than 10% better than the 1.4 Boosterjet

@AM-zt3xe Жыл бұрын

What is the production time like for one at the moment?

@user-jn8oh6lf8o Жыл бұрын

I have driven the All Grip (which I own) and the 2WD and you will notice the difference between the two in normal driving. If pulling out of a roundabout or junction, the 2WD will scrabble with its front wheels, the All Grip will pull out like a legend. I love my All Grip.

@henryairconcepts2999 Жыл бұрын

Is the fuel consumption noticeably more thirsty?

@montyspearo Жыл бұрын

About 10% according to suzuki, plus service costs will be higher. If you don't need AWD then Vitara wouldn't be at top of my list. NB love my 1.4t AWD.

@mendistudio Жыл бұрын

This is a car that looks especially good in black and at night.

@steviec8566 5 ай бұрын

Does the car roll back like the Citroen does? Because of the manual gearbox/auto gear changer?

@TL-xw6fh Жыл бұрын

Just seems like Suzuki is trying too hard with this hybrid version. They should have given it a more powerful engine and that will negate most of the disadvantages.

@adn_guizar Жыл бұрын

Nice review, as always, Rebecca. Mild hybrid seems the way to go. God, how I dream of a new version of Top Gear with you, Mat Watson, Chris Harris and Rory Reid...

@alexjenkins1079 Жыл бұрын

That version of TopGear would be just perfect

@GreatRedGeneral 5 ай бұрын

I have the 2023 vitara mild hybrid and i really like it. It has a good engine really fast for me gets going with a light tap the hybrid has a small battery so the boot is spacious. It is not too luxurious but it has a lot of automation clima safety systems large responsive screen and good sound proofing . Overall it makes for a very comfortable ride and if you fit it with some good tires you can do a little bit of off roading without issue. I really like it and for the money 23000 euros approximately i cant think of something better new.

@lesleybarclay3085 Жыл бұрын

The 2016 1.6 Allgrip beats the lot, ave 53 mpg manual, great car!.

@ttmadness34 Жыл бұрын

You think they would at least update the info system. It hasnt changed since 2015.

@alexanderstefanov6474 Жыл бұрын

At least they stopped calling it a strong hybrid

@bondjamesbond9041 Жыл бұрын

These are a no nonsense SUV that will long-term be more reliable than much of the competition. The non hybrid 1.4 boosterjet version was a better car though

@1redgate8 3 ай бұрын

i believe this is the toyota 1.5L right? Not a fan of the gearbox though, prefer the 6 speed torque converter auto...

@Syulang-nt4kj Ай бұрын

IIRC it's Suzuki K15C engine. Same one as they use in the Jimny, but with advanced fuel injection, 140V electrics for the hybrid and some other upgrades. Not refined or powerful, but pretty bulletproof. I believe the new SUV Suzuki are releasing next year (possibly alongside or possibly a replacement for the Vitara - not sure which) will be based on the Toyota hybrid drivetrain. Australia is meant to be getting the existing Vitara hybrid, and might also get a hybrid version of the Jimny too, which will prob use one of the existing Vitara systems, but hopefully keep the "real" automatic box and not one of those crappy automated manuals.

@1redgate8 Ай бұрын

Just like Subaru, also switching to Toyo hybrid system...but not until 2026.

@musoseven8218 Жыл бұрын

Disappointing - shame as previous incarnations have been very good, especially the sport. Although confusing, I think that Suzuki's continuous improvement and softly approach is better than, Eg Honda's jump in both feet first EV strategy. The way EVs are being sold to us - even as someone who's championed the environment for nearly 40 years - makes me want to buy a 7 litre V8, please read on. New cars are deliberately over priced and the current economic climate, which is a recession/depression in all but name (PsyOp), may start to really struggle this year. EVs are certainly at debt inducing levels. Plus they don't work as advertised and I know of several who have returned theirs or sold them on quickly as they're not practical. Also no one ever mentions how unreliable EVs are or how dirty AND dangerous the lithium supply chain is, nor how few lithium batteries are and can be recycled. Then there's the explosions and fires, yes they're still happening (often not reported by the MSM). And when a battery is life expired (or dying a death, which is a real chore to live with) the vehicle, even if serviceable, economically, is the a write off when the battery is expired. No one ever mentions that out of over over 3500 academic papers on carbon climate change, there's no conclusion or consensus that this type of climate change is a reality! So why is data being skewed? Terraforoming of the planet for alien overlords to rise up? Maybe, but greed, profit and control are the key drivers for big business and certain super elites (you know the ones, they jet everywhere, places like Davos et al). True there is climate change and we need cleaner air. But there's a lot more that could be done with exhaust filtration if manufacturers were of a mind and hadnt lied about previous diesel ranges (I'm not including Suzuki in that category btw, but we know the big European and US culprits). Lithium and other rare earth materials are not the way to go and the headlong rush to such? The emperor's new clothes!

@goffharr6345 Жыл бұрын

The real reason for pushing EV so hard is just to drain us more and limit our mobility to fit their net zero reset agenda.

@williamegler8771 Жыл бұрын

Low running costs until the hybrid battery fails, usually long after the warranty expired, and the cost of replacement exceeds the value of the vehicle.

@adrianzilic5753 Жыл бұрын

Incorrect the mild hybrid battery in the manual model costs 650euro.

@marketingmajor8126 Жыл бұрын

You are confusing an EV battery with the hybrid battery which are in the Suzuki vehicles. An EV battery is indeed very expensive and currently can easily exceed the value of the vehicle they are in once the battery needs to be replaced, but that's not the case with this hybrid batteries which are actually tiny in comparison to an EV battery (closer to the size of a standard car battery) and thus they are also only a small fraction of the price of an EV battery. So even when the compact hybrid battery needs to be replaced, it will still be a low running cost and the reasonable cost of the replacement batter will not exceed the value of the vehicle, if anything it will increase the value of the vehicle by replacing the worn hybrid battery with a new one when that time comes.

@gezley100 Жыл бұрын

Are you sure the full hybrid offers 4WD ?

@NishanthTharakan Жыл бұрын

Looking to buy 2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 sz-t 120 automatic with 71K kms, is it a good car? Is there any issue with transmission?

@montyspearo Жыл бұрын

Don't buy 1.6 with auto driven enough of them. Half throttle or slight hill and shifts down so engine is doing 4000rpm combined with noising engine not relaxing drive. Speed wise very relaxing drive. If you don't need AWD buy corolla 1.8 auto lot nicer drive. If you need AWD with auto 1.4t vitara far superior drive and still economcial.

@iamblessed3377 9 ай бұрын

If you think that boot is not spacious enough, might be best to look for a truck 😅

@volt8684 Жыл бұрын

Right from the outset you seem to be on a downer for this car. I have driven this against a quashqai and suzuki all day

@kkkccc9083 11 ай бұрын

Has auto fold side mirror.?

@JaneDoe-ft7ln 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@BobMartinsback Жыл бұрын

So, substantially less boot space than a non-SUV hatchback like the latest Skoda Fabia. And where do I put the spare wheel? As someone who would simply not drive a car without a spare wheel, that's a deal breaker.

@bikeman123 Жыл бұрын

I've been dragging around a spare wheel for over 40 years.. never had cause to use it.

@BobMartinsback Жыл бұрын

@@bikeman123 Used mine a fortnight ago, literally only 2,000 miles on the car, out in the ****hole of nowhere, a bent 6" nail was the problem, embedded into the join between the tread and the sidewall, the company that fitted the replacement wouldn't try to repair it for that reason and said that the tinned gunk would have been useless. Previous car that I had for 3 years had a puncture that the tinned gunk wouldn't fix, I had to get the vehicle towed on a low loader, big expense. So I differ to your opinion.

@craigthacker Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. A tyre repair kit apparently is only good for 5km. If you drive further than that and get a puncher your only option is to get towed. Even a space saver spare is better than nothing, though here in Australia, any family holiday is going to involve a few hundred kms of 110km/hr driving and requires a full spare so as not to ruin the entire holiday.

@jaisabai4155 Жыл бұрын

@@bikeman123 And I guess you don't believe in insurance either.

@foppo100 Жыл бұрын

@@bikeman123 And the day you get writ of your spare wheel you need one.Sods law.

@philipc239 Жыл бұрын

Nice jacket 👍😀

@planetarygodzilla 2 ай бұрын

Good.

@jrs9264 Жыл бұрын

Suzuki version of the GM chevy trailblazer , built by Daewoo.

@williamegler8771 Жыл бұрын

Daewoo doesn't exist anymore and hasn't for years. GM Korea builds the new Trailblazer and Buick Encore for the US market. The Suzuki is built in Hungary and is a Suzuki design unrelated to the GM Korea models. At one time GM did supply Suzuki models produced in Korea and Suzuki provided GM with SUV's and cars produced in Japan and Canada.

@wayneheyes904 Жыл бұрын

This car needs a serious new generation

@bulgarianrailways-stations. 6 ай бұрын

Do all you motor journalists come from the same school ? The buzz word from everyone is "Scratchy Plastics" and "doesn't drive like a Fiesta". Also the boot space is big enough for most people.

@drummerboyharm3078 Жыл бұрын

Drivetrain comes from Toyota (Yaris)

@oliverstemp9132 9 ай бұрын

It doesn’t

@kevinnolan1617 Ай бұрын

Paddles involve you more in the driving experience if you really enjoy cars. More paddles please.

@shaykavanagh3734 Жыл бұрын

I want an automatic 4 wheel drive with a sunroof, and as an SUV., No other car maker can compete with Suzuki on price. It’s the best value by a country mile. Sure .. if you want all the bells and whistles buy a Volvo XC90 , but you will need a lot more money !!!! 😊

@westernunionmotors4401 Жыл бұрын

God bless two Angels : Ms.Rebecca & Ms.Vicky!! In Russia loves cars too:)

@mmurphy2528 Жыл бұрын

If I won it i''d drive it no bother..😁👍

@Coordinator61 Жыл бұрын

Suzuki prooved to make a very good car worse. I owe a 1400 boosterjet allwheeldrive 6 speed auto of 2019. No hybrid just normal. Very fast, great on the road, quiet, very good economy and so on. I test drove the new one but could not believe how slow it was and with stupid AGS. I will keep my older Vitara. But i still Miss Rebecca her banana in testing.

@marketingmajor8126 Жыл бұрын

The new AGS system is indeed in its infancy but on the other hand, even as the above video review indicates (as well as others), Suzuki has done the best job so far at a production AGS system, and considering that they've produced a better unit that anyone else on their first mass production car with it is quite impressive and you can be sure that it will receive continuous updates, improvements and refinements with each model refresh. As with any vehicle that introduces a rather newly implemented engine or transmission technology, it has to start somewhere. Remember how awful the early generation CVT's were? Yet now they are becoming mainstream and head over heals better than they were.

@mickmolloy6594 Жыл бұрын

@@marketingmajor8126 My parents are considering buying this exact model, mainly because they need an auto and they like the idea of a brand new car for a cheap price. However I had a grand picasso with AGS back in 2014 and it was awful. Hopefully the suzuki version is better

@JA-rn5qv Жыл бұрын

@@mickmolloy6594 Citroen cars are not the most reliable. We don't have the Citroen brand anymore where I live but for reliability and overall satisfaction I would definitely choose Suzuki over Citroen who made the Grand Picasso. With Suzuki cars the most important thing is read the maintenance manual thoroughly and make sure the correct maintenance is being done. Personally I always stay ahead on the maintenance, I do it BEFORE the manual says to do it. I correctly have 2 Suzuki vehicles, both of which are over 15 years old and with zero need for any repairs the entire time I've owned them

@mickmolloy6594 Жыл бұрын

@@JA-rn5qv The citroen wasn't unreliable, just awful to drive. Going up a steep hill it couldn't decide what was the best gear to be in, it would start off in 2nd,then change to 3rd,then back to 2nd again. The delay in changing between these gears meant the car almost came to a complete stop. There was nothing mechanically wrong with it, it was just a bad design.

@antonioluque4558 Жыл бұрын

Tengo el de 140 caballos allgrip automático y he tenido unos cuantos coche y te puedo decir que esto es un GTI en cuanto a conducción los que opinan mal de eso lo entiendo porque ya no podrán tenerlo jajaja

@richardglover1200 Жыл бұрын

The driver seat uncomfortable

@bondjamesbond9041 Жыл бұрын

No it is very comfortable.

@ericwilliams5883 Жыл бұрын

It is uncomfortable. My vitara is 3 months old!

@bernatboschfolch 28 күн бұрын

I have a 2007 2.0 luxury edition Grand Vitara in perfect condition and I feel I have a better car than this one is. This is like a toy for kids next to the 2007 one. And also it seems to me they nowadays give you less car for the same money. In brief, it seems to me over the last decade car builders have gone to a less value for money standards. I guesss the political decisions made in the EU and USA about switching car industry to electric technology has meant bigger I&D expenses for the car builders and this has forced them to reduce the amount of car they can serve for the clients money. I recommend to buy a good car from early 2000s at the second hand market in good condition than to buy the "same" car in a new version. You will get a better car for much less money.

@Yorkshiremadmick Жыл бұрын

I want the car you’re driving in Rebecca Not bothered what it is. Yep Suzuki shot them selves in the boot or should that be the foot.

@andreiarama8745 Жыл бұрын

Is it so hard for Suzuki to find a decent designer???

@CptSpears007 Жыл бұрын

BMW have a similar problem

@andreiarama8745 Жыл бұрын

@@CptSpears007 I don't agree, BMW has a big lineup you can call ugly just the X7,iX and the 7 series. The 4 series has just front grille ugly and the XM it's so expensive that it doesn't matter how it looks,same thing like Bentley Bentayga. Even if you want to call all these 4 models ugly you still have the other 23 models that are beautiful and great to drive. Suzuki on the other hand has 4 models ( I don't count the rebadged Toyota) and the only one decent enough to look at is the Swift

@CptSpears007 Жыл бұрын

@@andreiarama8745 I disagree

@andreiarama8745 Жыл бұрын

@@CptSpears007 with what? That Suzuki are not ugly?

@herlam1980 Жыл бұрын

Suzuki are not ugly they are indifferent to most people. BMWs are now all ugly. It's our opinion and you can't change it just like we can't change yours

@Top_Gear_Clips_Central Жыл бұрын

watch a suzuki vitara review > watch a bugatti chiron super sport review

@DJAYPAZ Жыл бұрын

The video title is a real turn off.

@tracer689 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous..... RJ!!! Not the Suzuki.

@Silver-st2zq Жыл бұрын

Saving the planet by boxy brick SUV UK 😂

@harry-james-books 4 ай бұрын

How to ruin a brilliant car See post-2019 Suzuki Vitara for details

@mrmawson2438 Жыл бұрын

Hybrids are pointless

@newbeginnings8566 Жыл бұрын

What a horrible, dated, crampt and ugly little horror of a vehicle... The nasty colour and gloomy, plasticky interior only add to ownership misery.. Driving this would be such a chore with no driving pleasure and handling like a drunken sailor... A decent family hatchback would be a much better bet... Example Honda Jazz