Suzuki Vitara Specifications: Full Technical Details

Suzuki Vitara is a compact SUV offering a practical, reliable option with efficient petrol engines, built on decades of SUV expertise. The current model is offered with mild-hybrid technology. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2015-Present)

The current Vitara (LY facelift, 2015–present) uses a 1.4-litre BoosterJet turbocharged four-cylinder producing 129–140 hp and 220 Nm, or a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid, with a 6-speed automatic and front- or all-wheel drive.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 5-DOOR SUV

Segment B-SEGMENT SUV

Seats Not available

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive; All-wheel drive (AllGrip)

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,373–1,498 cc

Engine type1.4L BoosterJet Turbo I4 / 1.5L MHEV I4

Peak power95–103 kW (129–140 hp)

Peak torque220 Nm

Transmission6-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive; All-wheel drive (AllGrip)

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,175 × 1,775 × 1,610 mm mm

Wheelbase2,500 mm

Kerb weightNot available

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tankNot available

SeatsNot available

Fuel economy (city)≈7.5 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉6.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Previous Generation (1998-2005)

The 1998-2005 Suzuki Vitara is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 71 kW and 132 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON & 2-DOOR WAGON

Segment MEDIUM SUV

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual

Drive Four-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,590 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power71 kW

Peak torque132 Nm

Transmission4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual

Driven wheelsFour-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,200 mm

Kerb weight1,155 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank42 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDrum

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionCoil spring

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres195/55 R15

Earlier Generation (1988-1998)

The 1988-1998 Suzuki Vitara is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 71 kW and 132 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON & 2-DOOR WAGON & 4-DOOR SUV

Segment MEDIUM SUV

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic

Drive Four-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,590–1,998 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power71 kW

Peak torque132 Nm

Transmission4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFour-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,200 mm

Kerb weight1,155 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank42 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDrum

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionCoil spring

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres195/55 R15

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2015-Present)	2015–Present	1.4–1.5 L	95–103 kW (129–140 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (1998-2005)	1998–2005	1.6 L	71 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1988-1998)	1988–1998	1.6–2.0 L	71 kW	Not available

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