Suzuki Australia is introducing the 2026 Vitara Hybrid, adding 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance to its long-running compact SUV and bringing two new variants to local showrooms, with drive-away pricing.
Both grades (the Turbo Hybrid and Turbo Hybrid ALLGRIP) use Suzuki’s SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) system, pairing the 1.4-litre BoosterJet turbo four-cylinder with a 48V integrated starter-generator and lithium-ion battery to assist the petrol engine during take-off and acceleration, and recuperate energy under braking, without any plug-in charging requirement.
Official combined fuel consumption is claimed at 5.8L/100km for the front-wheel-drive Vitara Turbo Hybrid and 5.9L/100km for the Vitara Turbo Hybrid ALLGRIP AWD. That places it closer to hybrid-style small SUVs like the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid (5.1L/100km) than the most frugal full-hybrid benchmarks in the broader light/small SUV orbit, including the Hyundai Kona Hybrid (3.9L/100km) and Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid (3.8L/100km).
Power and torque are listed at 80.9kW at 4500rpm and 235Nm from 2000–2500rpm, paired with a six-speed automatic. Kerb weight is 1245kg for the Turbo Hybrid and 1275kg for the ALLGRIP, and both are rated to tow 1200kg braked, with a 47-litre fuel tank.
The ALLGRIP variant adds Suzuki’s selectable all-wheel drive modes (Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock), plus a panoramic sunroof and a larger 9.0-inch infotainment screen (up from 7.0in), as well as synthentic leather upholstery and six-speaker sound system (up from four).
Drive-away pricing is set at $39,990 for the Vitara Turbo Hybrid and $45,990 for the Vitara Turbo Hybrid ALLGRIP, excluding premium paint.
Premium single-tone colours add $745, while two-tone finishes on ALLGRIP models cost $1345. Suzuki has also published capped-price servicing over five visits, priced at $329, $429, $339, $539 and $349.
