Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara
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The Suzuki Vitara is a five-seat SUV produced since 1988, measuring 4,261 mm in length. Engine options range from 1,000 to 1,600 cc with 3–4 cylinders, and the model achieves a top speed of 187 km/h. For 2025 EU/EEA new registrations, CO₂ emissions (WLTP) measure 123 g/km for hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, and 125 g/km for the petrol version. In Norway, new registrations of the Vitara totalled 2,586 between 2019 and 2025, with registrations peaking at 813 in 2019 before declining to 12 in 2025.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerSuzuki
ProductionFrom 1988
Body typeSUV
FuelPetrol
Engine power (EU/EEA average)84 kW (113 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Hybrid (petrol) 123 g/km, petrol 125 g/km, plug-in hybrid (petrol) 123 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,290 kg
Displacement (engines)1,000–1,600 cc
Cylinders (engines)3–4
Top speed187 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,259 mm
Width1,784 mm
Height1,605 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Suzuki Vitara registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (50,301 cars), engine power from 28 countries, kerb weight from 29 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Suzuki Vitara registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Suzuki Vitara first registrations in Norway per year
2019813
2020428
2021652
2022357
2023152
2024172
202512

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

2,586 Suzuki Vitara cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Suzuki Vitara, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Hybrid (petrol)75 kW (101 hp)1,390 kg2022–2025542
Hybrid (petrol)95 kW (127 hp)1,341 kg2020–2024895
Petrol82 kW (110 hp)1,274 kg2019–2020323
Petrol88 kW (118 hp)1,258 kg201914
Petrol103 kW (138 hp)1,294 kg2019–2021807

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (5 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Suzuki Vitara cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy10,516
Germany7,012
Hungary5,400
France5,375
Greece4,310
United Kingdom3,321
Spain2,478
Poland2,139
Croatia2,089
Netherlands1,639
Romania1,631
Austria1,265
Belgium1,246
Czechia1,119
Slovakia853

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 90% of Suzuki Vitaras pass their MOT test first time, based on 57,969 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

2 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Suzuki Vitara. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Greece)

    The abrasion coefficient modification coating may not been have been applied on the rear axle bolts during the manufacturing of the bolts. The bolts might consequently loosen, come off or break. If this happens, the vehicle could become impossible to drive.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-01

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Hungary)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-02-23

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Suzuki recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara has a rated top speed of 187 km/h.
How much power does the Suzuki Vitara have?
The Suzuki Vitara produces 84 kW (113 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara is 4,259 mm long, 1,784 mm wide and 1,605 mm tall.
How much does the Suzuki Vitara weigh?
The Suzuki Vitara has a kerb weight of about 1,290 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Suzuki Vitara?
It depends on the drivetrain. For the Suzuki Vitara registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Hybrid (petrol) 123 g/km, petrol 125 g/km, plug-in hybrid (petrol) 123 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Suzuki Vitara have?
The Suzuki Vitara has 5 seats.