Suzuki Vitara compact SUV confirmed for Brazilian market - Report
Will be showcased at the 2016 Sao Paulo Auto Show.
Suzuki has confirmed that it will launch the fourth generation Suzuki Vitara in Brazil. The company has announced that it's bringing the Vitara soon to Brazil, but hasn't revealed the launch date or any specific details as to the features and specifications planned for the country.
The fourth generation Suzuki Vitara was introduced at the 2014 Paris Motor Show and entered production in March 2015. The Euro-spec 2016 Suzuki Vitara measures 4,175 mm in length, 1,775 mm in width and 1,610 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,500 mm and a ground clearance of 185 mm.
In Europe, the 2016 Suzuki Vitara is offered with three engines. The M16A 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit that develops 88 kW (117.96 hp) and 156 Nm of torque is the least powerful petrol engine. Another, more powerful petrol engine available is the K14C 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit that produces 103 kW (138.07 hp) and 220 Nm of torque in the Vitara S. Lastly, there's the D16AA 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel unit good for 88 kW (117.96 hp) and 320 Nm of torque. Transmission choices include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic.
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Like the Suzuki S-Cross, the Suzuki Vitara will be imported from Hungary. It's expected to be launched in late-2016 or early-2017. Brazilian media reports say that the compact crossover will be showcased at the 2016 Sao Paulo Auto Show in November.