About the Suzuki Vitara
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Suzuki Vitara is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $21,990 for the GL+ variant and topping out at $35,990 for the Rt-x.
There are 5 variants of the Vitara available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2015.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (86kW/156Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (103kW/220Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (88kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 Vitara was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2016 Suzuki Vitara Price
GL+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
GLX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,590 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,990 |
RT-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
S Turbo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
RT-X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,990 |
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2016 Suzuki Vitara Specs
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2016 Suzuki Vitara Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Suzuki Vitara Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Vitara
The most fuel efficient Suzuki Vitara is the RT-X with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Suzuki Vitara that uses the most amount of fuel is the RT-X with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Suzuki Vitara variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Suzuki Vitara | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 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.
Suzuki Vitara FAQs
The cheapest Suzuki Vitara is the GL+ that starts from $21,990.
The most expensive Suzuki Vitara is the GLX that starts from $35,990.
The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Vitara is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GL+, RT-S, S Turbo, GLX and RT-X.
The largest Suzuki Vitara is the GL+ which measures 1775mm wide, 4175mm in length and sits 1610mm tall.
The most powerful Suzuki Vitara is the S Turbo which has 103kW of power from its 1.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Suzuki Vitara is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Suzuki Vitara is the RT-X which weighs 1870 kg (kerb weight).
The Suzuki Vitara may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel, premium unleaded or unleaded.