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Suzuki Vitara

Years1988–present
Generations7
Total variants106
Body stylesSUV
PlatformGlobal C platform
DesignerKosei Iwasaki, Toshinobu Ishida, Kanae Ito, Kazuhisa Takayanagi and Yoshitaka Uchiyama
AssemblyJapan: Iwata, Shizuoka · Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario · Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java · Spain: Linares, Andalusia · Ecuador: Quito, Pichincha · Indonesia: Bekasi · Argentina: Alvear, Santa Fe · Iran: Binalud, Razavi Khorasan
SuccessorAcross
Also known asAsuna Sunrunner (Canada) · Chevrolet Grand Vitara · Chevrolet Grand Vitara SZ (Ecuador) · Chevrolet Tracker · Chevrolet Vitara (Ecuador · Escudo (1988–2024) · Escudo (Japan, Indonesia, Philippines) · Escudo (Japan, 2015–2024) · Geo Tracker (United States) · GMC Tracker (Canada) · Grand Nomade (Chile) · Grand Vitara · Mazda Proceed Levante (Japan) · Mazda Proceed Levante · Pontiac Sunrunner (Canada) · Santana 300/350 (Europe, Latam) · Sidekick (North America, Indonesia)

The Suzuki Vitara is a SUV model, produced 1988–present, spanning 7 generations with 106 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Vitara Facelift 2024 (2024-), Vitara Facelift 2018 (2018-2024), Vitara LY (2015-2018) and Vitara Villager (1994-1999). The Vitara LY (2015-2018) generation is the most extensively documented, with 30 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Suzuki Vitara have?

The Suzuki Vitara has 7 generations with 106 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Suzuki Vitara produced?

The Suzuki Vitara has been produced 1988–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Suzuki Vitara?

The Suzuki Vitara is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

LYPlatform · 1 body variant
Suzuki Vitara 2015 suv front view
LYSUV

Vitara LY (2015-2018)

2015–2018·SUV
30 variants
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ETPlatform · 2 body variants
Suzuki Vitara 1988 suv front view
ETSUV

Vitara Metal Top ET (1988-2001)

1988–2001·SUV
7 variants
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Suzuki Vitara 1988 suv front view
ETSUV

Vitara Cabrio ET (1988-2001)

1988–2001·SUV
9 variants
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Suzuki Vitara 2024 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Vitara Facelift 2024 (2024-)

2024–present·SUV
22 variants
Open generation →
Suzuki Vitara 2018 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Vitara Facelift 2018 (2018-2024)

2018–2024·SUV
28 variants
Open generation →
Suzuki Vitara 1994 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Vitara Villager (1994-1999)

1994–1999·SUV
8 variants
Open generation →
Suzuki Vitara 1991 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Vitara Wagon (1991-1994)

1991–1994·SUV
2 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€31,821Estimated total · €6,364 per year
  • Depreciation€12,971
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 17

Suzuki Vitara: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Asuna Sunrunner
    Canada
  • Chevrolet Grand Vitara
  • Chevrolet Grand Vitara SZ
    Ecuador
  • Chevrolet Tracker
  • Chevrolet Vitara (Ecuador
  • Escudo
    1988–2024
  • Escudo
    Japan, Indonesia, Philippines
  • Escudo
    Japan
    2015–2024
  • Geo Tracker
    United States
  • GMC Tracker
    Canada
  • Grand Nomade
    Chile
  • Grand Vitara
  • Mazda Proceed Levante
    Japan
  • Mazda Proceed Levante
  • Pontiac Sunrunner
    Canada
  • Santana 300/350
    Europe, Latam
  • Sidekick
    North America, Indonesia
Across · SUV

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Vitara Metal Top ET (1988-2001)1988–2001100 hp13 s7€16k–€23k★ 2.0
Vitara Cabrio ET (1988-2001)1988–200195 hp13 s9€16k–€22k★ 2.1
Vitara Wagon (1991-1994)1991–199497 hp11.8 s2€23k–€25k★ 1.5
Vitara Villager (1994-1999)1994–199998 hp16 s8€20k–€26k★ 1.7
Vitara LY (2015-2018)2015–2018123 hp11.8 s30€20k–€36k★ 4.0
Vitara Facelift 2018 (2018-2024)2018–2024124 hp10.8 s28€21k–€38k★ 3.7
Vitara Facelift 2024 (2024-)2024–present113 hp11.2 s22€29k–€41k★ 2.9

Equipment

Vitara Facelift 2024 (2024-)

Does the Suzuki Vitara have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have Android Auto?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on 12 of 22 versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have a reversing camera?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have built-in navigation?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Suzuki Vitara have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions