Suzuki Australia has confirmed not one, not two, but three new SUV models will be launching in the early stages of 2025 – all of which will offer a hybrid option. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new Swift Hybrid , managing director for automobiles at Suzuki Australia Michael Pachota said the Vitara Hybrid and S-Cross Hybrid are due in the first quarter of 2025, while the all-new Fronx crossover will likewise arrive in “early 2025” with a hybrid option. It’s understood – at least in the case of the Vitara and S-Cross – the existing petrol models will continue in the updated ranges, potentially with 48V mild-hybrid assistance like what is available in Europe and the UK.
Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. Mr Pachota said the Vitara should come equipped with active safety technology across the range, as the current entry model misses features expected of modern cars like autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane departure warning. “We want to get all tech and safety features that are available to us fitted to vehicles for the Australian market as soon as possible,” Mr Pachota said.
“Anything that’s available to us, if there’s an opportunity to up-spec we’ll up-spec.” It’s the latest development in the Australian launch of the all-new Fronx too, which will effectively replace the Baleno with which it shares its DNA, and as noted earlier will debut with a hybrid drivetrain option. Produced.
