Verdict
B
← Suzuki Vitara · 2015-Present · LY
Suzuki Vitara LY
Headline trim: 1.4 Boosterjet S - 138 bhp, 0-62 in 9.5s.
BHP
138 bhp
0–60
9.5 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
38 mpg (US)
Used
$13,000-$30,000
Strengths
- Light - 1080 kg base, sub-1200 kg AWD
- 1.4T S variant 138 bhp is genuinely quick
- Optional AllGrip AWD with proper transfer case
Weaknesses
- Cabin plastics not premium
- Boot smaller than Captur / Mokka
- No PHEV / no full BEV
Notable tech
- Modern (fourth-gen) Vitara LY chassis
- Suzuki C platform, sister to SX4 S-Cross
- 1.0 / 1.4 Boosterjet turbo / 1.6 NA / 1.5 mild-hybrid / 1.5 full-hybrid
- AllGrip AWD optional with Snow / Sport / Lock modes
- 2019 facelift added 1.4 mild-hybrid
- 2022 added 1.5 full-hybrid
Common issues
- Boosterjet turbo failure (rare)
- AllGrip transfer case fluid leaks
- Mild-hybrid 12V battery weak
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across LY's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.6 NA
BHP118
Torque156 Nm
0–6011.5 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / AllGrip
Gearbox5MT / 6AT
1.0 Boosterjet
BHP110
Torque170 Nm
0–6011.5 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 6AT
1.4 Boosterjet S
BHP138
Torque220 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)38 mpg
DriveFWD / AllGrip
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
1.4 mild-hybrid
BHP127
Torque235 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top120 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD / AllGrip
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
1.5 full-hybrid
BHP113
Torque138 Nm
0–6012.7 s
Top111 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveFWD / AllGrip
Gearbox6AGS