The Suzuki Escudo has been removed from the lineup on the official Suzuki website, and when I checked with a Suzuki dealer, they said it had also been removed (no press release was released). They also said the Ignis had been removed. What will happen to Suzuki’s future SUV models? It’s said that the Fronx will be introduced around August 2024.
エスクード国内販売終了かー
ディーラー営業の言ってたことは事実だったのね
んでフロンクスが上陸と
そのノリでグランドヴィターラとかS-CROSSとかも入ってきたりしそう— かぷにや☕️🐈⬛Cupnija (@DWCupmute5529) February 11, 2024
Suzuki “Escudo” overseas model will continue to be sold
Suzuki Europe has updated the Vitara (known as the Escudo in Japan) and unveiled the 2025 model on April 2, 2024. The European Vitara has undergone a further facelift and upgraded safety features. It also features a redesigned exterior (front bumper and aluminum wheels) and a new infotainment system. Regarding powertrain options, the new model offers hybrid and mild-hybrid options, retaining the previous model.
The history of Suzuki’s “Escudo”
Sales in Japan were temporarily discontinued on September 30, 2021, and the car was revived with a minor change on April 21, 2022, but sales ended in April 2024, in a whirlwind of developments.
| Model | release date | Content |
|---|---|---|
| First generation TD61W model |
May 1988 | Launch of Escudo |
| August 1990 | Minor changes | |
| October 1997 | Discontinued | |
| Second generation TL52W model |
November 7, 1997 | Full model change |
| April 13, 2000 | Some improvements | |
| November 18, 2002 | Partially improved. The 3-door model was discontinued. |
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| April 2005 | Discontinued | |
| Third generation TDB4W type |
May 16, 2005 | Full model change |
| June 12, 2006 | Some improvements | |
| May 15, 2007 | Some improvements | |
| June 26, 2008 | Minor changes | |
| June 1, 2009 | Some specifications changed | |
| July 11, 2012 | Minor changes | |
| August 20, 2014 | Some improvements | |
| August 2015 | The model name was changed to “Escudo 2.4” and continued to be sold. | |
| April 2017 | Suzuki website listing ends | |
| 4th generation YEA1S model |
October 15, 2015 | Full model change |
| November 2016 | Changes to Japanese-spec vehicles | |
| July 26, 2017 | Direct injection turbo engine vehicle “1.4 Turbo” released | |
| October 2018 | The 1.6L engine model “1.6” has been discontinued. | |
| December 3, 2018 | Some specifications changed | |
| November 24, 2020 | Special edition “S Limited” model released. | |
| September 30, 2021 | Sales to Japan have been temporarily discontinued due to sold-out stock. | |
| April 21, 2022 | After undergoing a minor change, sales resumed in Japan for the first time in about seven months. | |
| April 2024 | End of listing on manufacturer’s official website |
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