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2019 model year Vitara
Following on from the recent announcement of the 30th
Anniversary of the Vitara, Suzuki is pleased to announce
the introduction in September of its 2019 model which
incorporates numerous visual, technical and
specification upgrades. Vitara has enjoyed strong UK
sales success since launch in 2015 and it is currently
the most popular model in the Suzuki range.
irstly, Vitara will be
available with both
1.0-litre and 1.4-
litre Boosterjet
turbo charged
petrol engines as
introduced in the S-Cross model
range late last year and these will
replace the 1.6-litre petrol engine.
The highly acclaimed Boosterjet
engines provide more power and
torque, greater efficiency and offer
lower emissions too. SZ4 and SZ-T
grades are equipped with the 1.0-
litre 111PS Boosterjet engine and
ALLGRIP four wheel drive is
available optionally on the SZ-T
with manual transmission.
SZ5 models are equipped with
the 1.4-litre Boosterjet engine
which offers a power output of
140PS and 220Nm of torque is
available from just 1,500rpm
through to 4,000rpm. WLTP fuel
consumption and CO2 emission
figures for both engines will be
available closer to the launch date.
The latest Vitara will also offer
various design updates, two new
colours and the availability of new
technology and advanced safety
equipment.
For the exterior, new design
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alloy wheels are available, a
redesigned front grille and lower
bumper is utilised and the rear of
the car features new design and
distinctive LED combination
lamps. For the interior, the upper
instrument panel now incorporates
a soft touch material for added
quality and the instrument cluster
has a new design with colour
central information display.
The 2019 Vitara will be the most
technically advanced Suzuki to
date and new safety technology
available as standard equipment
on the SZ5 model will include Dual
Sensor Brake Support, Lane
Departure Warning and
Prevention, Traffic Sign
recognition, Blind Spot Monitor
and Rear cross traffic alert.
Pricing for the new model will
be announced closer to the launch
date.
Vitara is sold in 191 Countries
and Regions around the world and
cumulative sales recently passed
3.7 million units. Suzuki Motor
Corporation is the eighth largest
car brand in the world with sales in
FY 2017 of 3,160,000 units.
New hydraulic vehicle
lift from Draper Tools
New from Draper Tools
is the 1.5 tonne
Hydraulic Vehicle Lift.
his easy-to-use
lift is operated by
simply attaching
an airline to the
foot pedal to
raise up a
vehicle by the wheel or seal.
The heavy duty steel frame is
attached with a pneumatic foot
pump and hydraulic lifting ram
providing a maximum lift range
of 785mm and five locking
positions. The lift is fitted with
heavy duty castors for easy
manoeuvrability.
Draper Tools 1.5 tonne Hydraulic
Vehicle Lift: stock number
78610.
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