This week at Cricks Sunshine Coast, we’re looking at the all-new 2023 Suzuki Vitara, and what it can provide families on the Sunshine Coast. Show
You can find the all-new 2023 Suzuki Vitara at our Cricks Wises Road showroom, located at 12/14 Wises Road and with the link to our current Suzuki stock HERE. Now, lets have a look at the car itself… The 2023 Suzuki Vitara is a testament to Suzuki's commitment to blending versatility with stylish aesthetics in the compact SUV domain. Powered by a reliable engine that ensures agile performance, it delivers consistent fuel efficiency, frequently achieving a range of over 650 km on a single tank of petrol. Riding on sturdy 17-inch alloy wheels, the Vitara provides stable handling and a premium look that matches the feeling of adventure so consistent with the Sunshine Coast. The Vitara Turbo ALLGRIP model maximises its off-road capabilities, and with ALLGRIP SELECT you have complete control over optimal performance for whatever terrain or conditions you’re in. Inside, the cabin offers a generous array of features, with an advanced infotainment setup ensuring seamless compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for connectivity on the move. The all-new Suzuki Vitara allows you to take everything and more; with its generous boot that offers a remarkable 710-litre load space with the rear seats folded. With its comprehensive suite of safety features and the convenience of modern-day technology, the Vitara promises both peace of mind and enjoyable drives. Dive into the world of premium motoring with this exceptional SUV, now available at Cricks Sunshine Coast. The Suzuki Vitara small SUV is now available as a 'Shadow' black edition. It costs $4500 more than the regular model – which is 26 per cent dearer than it was four years ago.
Vitara Turbo Shadow pictured in yellow, Vitara Shadow non-turbo in white. The 2023 Suzuki Vitara small SUV has gained a new blacked-out Shadow edition as the current model approaches the end of its model cycle to make way for a new generation in 2024 or 2025. The Vitara is the second Suzuki model to receive the Shadow treatment – after the Ignis and Baleno city hatchback – and is believed to be a permanent member of the range, as with the Ignis Shadow. Drive understands a Swift Shadow is due later this year to complete the Shadow model range. Unlike the other Shadow-edition models, there are two versions of the Vitara Shadow: a cheaper version based on the base-model 1.6-litre Vitara automatic, and a Turbo Shadow variant built on the front-wheel-drive 1.4-litre Vitara Turbo. The base Vitara Shadow non-turbo is priced from $37,990 drive-away, while the Vitara Turbo Shadow costs $42,990 drive-away – $4500 more than the variants on which they are based. Both models aim to justify the price premium with black 17-inch alloy wheels, black front bumper and grille inserts, black side decals, and a black rear roof spoiler (though the standard model's silver roof rails are deleted). Prices for standard Suzuki Vitara models have risen by an average of 26 per cent over the past four years – even though no new standard features have been added (aside from a longer warranty and service intervals). Suzuki Vitara Turbo pictured with the 7.0-inch touchscreen. The base Vitara manual was priced from $22,490 plus on-road costs at the start of 2019 – compared to $29,990 plus on-road costs or $31,990 drive-away today, after a $2500 plus on-road costs/$3000 drive-away price hike in September 2022. Cheaper Suzuki Vitara models are powered by a 1.6-litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine with 86kW and 156Nm, available with a five-speed manual or six-speed auto ($2500 extra) in the base model, or the six-speed auto as standard in the Shadow. Meanwhile, Turbo versions use a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder 'Boosterjet' petrol engine developing 103kW and 220Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard in all models, with all-wheel drive available as an option in the standard Vitara Turbo – though its $4500 price premium also includes a panoramic sunroof. Claimed fuel consumption is listed as 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the 1.6-litre manual base model, 6.0L/100km in the 1.6-litre automatic, 5.9L/100km in front-wheel-drive Turbo variants, and 6.2L/100km in the all-wheel-drive Turbo AllGrip. Standard features in the base Vitara include 17-inch alloy wheels, reversing camera, four-speaker stereo, cloth seats, automatic air conditioning, proximity-key entry and start, cruise control and seven airbags. Suzuki's website shows a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – fitted in Australia between the port and dealership – is standard, though the Vitara is expected to soon return to a smaller 7.0-inch screen fitted by Suzuki in Japan, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and in-built satellite navigation. However, autonomous emergency braking is only available from the $38,490 drive-away Vitara Turbo up – even though it is fitted as standard to other new cars half the price, from city hatchbacks to work utes. The Turbo is also the first variant to add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and a lane assist system (lane departure warning) – as well as dusk-sensing LED headlights, parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and leather-look and suede seats. A full list of standard equipment – as well as the colours available – is included at the bottom of this story. The Shadow may be one of the final additions to the current-generation Vitara range as it is now seven years old – and nearing replacement by an all-new model (though when it is due is unclear). The 2023 Suzuki Vitara range is on sale now. 2023 Suzuki Vitara Australian pricing
Note: All prices above [exclude on-road costs / are drive-away]. 2023 Suzuki Vitara standard features:
2023 Suzuki Vitara Shadow adds (over base model):
2023 Suzuki Vitara Turbo adds (over base model):
2023 Suzuki Vitara Turbo Shadow adds (over Turbo):
2023 Suzuki Vitara Turbo AllGrip adds (over standard Turbo):
Available colours include:
Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Which is the best Suzuki Vitara to buy?Best Suzuki Vitara for.... Best for Economy – Suzuki Vitara 1.0 SZ4. ... . Best for Families – Suzuki Vitara 1.4 SZ5. ... . Best for Performance – Suzuki Vitara 1.4 SZ-T. ... . One to Avoid – Vitara 1.0 SZ-T automatic. ... . Engine 1.4 Boosterjet. ... . Gearbox Manual. ... . Driven wheels Allgrip. ... . Trim level SZ5.. What is the best engine in the Suzuki Vitara?What's the best Suzuki Vitara engine to get? The most common engine option for the Vitara is the 1.4-litre turbo petrol badged 'Boosterjet'. It's also the best engine to choose with plenty of grunt to get the Vitara up to speed without complaint. Is Vitara worth buying?Perfect family car, with smooth riding, good space, good mileage, and spacious cabin and boot space. Music system is superb. Cruise control, auto climate control, hill assist function in the base model. Does the Suzuki Vitara have a turbo engine?Turbo engine option A 1.6L VVT engine gives Vitara SUV power with compact car fuel efficiency. Vitara Turbo and Turbo ALLGRIP models feature a 1.4L BOOSTERJET direct-injection turbo engine which optimises power and torque while using even less fuel. Either way, you get efficient performance that's just good fun. |
