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Range-topping Suzuki Vitara Turbo Now in Ballito & Umhlanga

Range-topping Suzuki Vitara Turbo Now in Ballito & Umhlanga

Date: 2019-09-06

Suzuki has (literally) boosted its very popular Vitara range with the launch of a range-topping Vitara Turbo in both manual and automatic.

At the heart of the exciting new model is Suzuki's 1.4 litre BOOSTERJET engine, which landed at the same time, as the new Suzuki Swift Sport.

In the Vitara, the BOOSTERJET engine delivers 103 kW at 5 500 rpm and a healthy 220 Nm in a completely linear way from 1 500 to 4 000 rpm. By comparison, the Vitara 1.6 litre GLX delivers 86 kW at 6 000 rpm and 156 Nm at a peak of 4 400 rpm.

Power is delivered to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic gearbox, with the latter offering manual shifting via steering-mounted paddles.

The Vitara range boasts an impressive heritage of over 30 years, from the introduction of the first generation in 1988.

Suzuki's BOOSTERJET-engine technology combines a range of engineering advancements to offer an engine with a very strong and linear torque delivery and low fuel consumption. Indeed, the engine delivers 220 Nm for a full 2 500revolutions without wavering and its tested fuel consumption in a combined cycle is 5.8 litres for the manual model and 5.9 for the auto.

In this version of the engine, the list of BOOSTERJET-technologies includes direct injection - for more efficient and cleaner combustion - a turbocharger with electric waste gate control - for a faster build-up of boost pressure, variable valve timing, 16 valves and lightweight construction, including a very compact integrated exhaust manifold.

The power is delivered to the front wheels and it should be noted that although the automatic gearbox is similar to the unit available on the normally aspirated 1.6 litre models (with steering-mounted paddles), the manual gearbox adds a sixth gear and is counterweighed for a more positive and sportier shifting feel.

The Suzuki Vitara Turbo is sold with Suzuki's promotional 200 000 km / 5-year mechanical warranty and a full 6-year / unlimited kilometre warranty against corrosion. Suzuki has also added a 24//7 roadside assistance plan for the same period as the warranty and a comprehensive 4-year / 60 000 km service plan.

Contact Suzuki Umhlanga or Suzuki Ballito for more info. See advert for details.