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    2018 Suzuki Vitara

    New from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 / 100km

    About the Suzuki Vitara

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Suzuki Vitara is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 30th Year Anniversary Edition variant and topping out at $24,990 for the 30th Year Anniversary Edition.

    There is 1 variant of the Vitara available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2018.

    The Suzuki Vitara is only available with an null motor that produces 86kW and 156Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 Vitara is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    80 kW/t
    58.22 kW/t
    121.67 kW/t
    Boot Space
    375 litres
    207 litres
    591 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 L/100km
    4.8 L/100km
    9.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    783 km
    611 km
    1,104 km
    Price
    $24,990
    $19,990
    $50,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 6 years
    2 years
    6 years
    Service Interval
    6 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,730 kg
    1,368 kg
    2,189 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    600 kg
    1,700 kg
    Approach Angle
    18.2°
    15.8°
    30.3°
    Departure Angle
    28.2°
    22°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    185 mm
    133 mm
    225 mm

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    2018 Suzuki Vitara Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD$24,990
    *excl. on-roads

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    2018 Suzuki Vitara Specs

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    30th Year Anniversary Edition

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Sx
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Front Touch Entertainment Display Screen
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 18.2
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 710
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 375
      • Departure Angle: 28.2
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1610
      • Overall Length (mm): 4175
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Track (mm): 1505
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2500
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 78.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 139
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1586
      • Engine Code: M16a
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 83.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 47
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Painted Body Colour
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 783
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 117
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 86
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 156
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Roof
      • Roof Colour: Black
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20160712
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.6 Rt-s Petrol
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Code: At64
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1730
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1075
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 2370
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1075
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1047
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2018 Suzuki Vitara Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Vitara

    The most fuel efficient Suzuki Vitara is the 30th Year Anniversary Edition with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Suzuki VitaraFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.0 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki Vitara?

    The Suzuki Vitara has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Suzuki Vitara Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Suzuki Vitara?

    The Suzuki Vitara offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Suzuki Vitara FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Vitara is the 30th Year Anniversary Edition that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Suzuki Vitara is the 30th Year Anniversary Edition that starts from $24,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Vitara is offered by the 30th Year Anniversary Edition which can tow 1200 kg

    The largest Suzuki Vitara is the 30th Year Anniversary Edition which measures 1775mm wide, 4175mm in length and sits 1610mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Vitara is the 30th Year Anniversary Edition which has 86kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Suzuki Vitara is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Suzuki Vitara is the 30th Year Anniversary Edition which weighs 1730 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Vitara uses Unleaded.