Suzuki Australia has confirmed not one, not two, but three latest SUV models will likely be launching within the early stages of 2025 – all of which can offer a hybrid option.
Speaking with CarExpert on the launch of the brand new Swift Hybrid, managing director for automobiles at Suzuki Australia Michael Pachota said the Vitara Hybrid and S-Cross Hybrid are due in the primary quarter of 2025, while the all-new Fronx crossover will likewise arrive in “early 2025” with a hybrid option.
It’s understood – at the very least within the case of the Vitara and S-Cross – the prevailing petrol models will proceed within the updated ranges, potentially with 48V mild-hybrid assistance like what is out there in Europe and the UK.
Mr Pachota said the Vitara should come equipped with energetic safety technology across the range, as the present entry model misses features expected of contemporary cars like autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane departure warning.
“We would like to get all tech and safety features which are available to us fitted to vehicles for the Australian market as soon as possible,” Mr Pachota said.
“Anything that’s available to us, if there’s a chance to up-spec we’ll up-spec.”
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Suzuki Fronx
It’s the newest development within the Australian launch of the all-new Fronx too, which can effectively replace the Baleno with which it shares its DNA, and as noted earlier will debut with a hybrid drivetrain option.
Produced in India by Maruti Suzuki division, the Fronx Hybrid is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine teamed with a 12V mild-hybrid system incorporating a small lithium-ion battery and integrated starter-generator that also provides electric assistance under acceleration.
It’s already exported to markets including the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, and can also be marketed because the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor in India in addition to the Toyota Starlet Cross in Africa.
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Suzuki S-Cross
Finally, the Suzuki S-Cross range will likely be bolstered by a hybrid version, likely running the identical 85kW/138Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and 24.6kW/60Nm electric motor-generator as the present Vitara Full Hybrid.
Driving either the front or all-four wheels via a six-speed automated manual transmission, the Vitara Full Hybrid uses as little as 5.2 litres per 100km on the combined WLTP cycle (5.8L/100km 4WD) with CO2 emissions as little as 119g/km.
By comparison, Australian-delivered Vitara and S-Cross Boosterjet models, that are sourced from the identical Hungarian factory as EU models, are offered with a turbocharged 1.4-litre 4 with 103kW and 220Nm.
This Article First Appeared At www.carexpert.com.au
