Suzuki evolved its renowned four-wheel drive technologies into a new generation that delivers driving pleasure and peace of mind in diverse conditions while promoting economy and limiting the burden four wheel drive cars place on the environment. Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘Select’ system is available as an option on SZ5 models and incorporates four driver-selectable modes for safe, enjoyable driving on diverse surfaces. It debuted in the S-Cross model and has proved very successful. In development, the Vitara ALLGRIP system was enhanced by the addition of a feed forward function that allocates torque to the rear wheels before any slippage can occur.
At first launch in 2015, the Vitara was rated one of Europe‘s safest cars according to
independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP, and received the maximum 5-star
rating. Vitara was also the first compact SUV to earn five stars in the more rigorous
Euro NCAP testing programme introduced that year which reinforced the exemplary
level of safety of the model. Suzuki’s Vitara was awarded high scores in all four areas
of assessment and also exceeded the minimum level required in all of these to attain
the five star rating