Suzuki’s Aussie electrified overhaul! Cheap mild-hybrid Suzuki Fronx coming soon, electric Suzuki Vitaras will be here in 2026
Suzuki Australia has announced that its entry 2025 Suzuki Fronx mild-hybrid will make its debut Down Under this September to challenge the likes of the MG ZS, Chery Tiggo 4 and GWM Haval Jolion for sales supremacy.
Replacing the old Ignis model, the Japanese brand’s local outfit has yet to confirm pricing or official details, but it’s thought our cars will come equipped with a 76kW/137Nm 1.5-litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system that includes an integrated starter generator.
It’s a slightly more powerful system than the one employed by the Suzuki Swift city car, which kicks off pricing at $24,490 to be Australia’s most affordable electrified vehicle.
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The outgoing Ignis is priced from $21,490 and while the Fronx MHEV will undoubtedly be more expensive, it will still be ultra-affordable by current Aussie standards.
In Australia all Fronx models will also come with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The news that the Fronx – the name combines Frontier and Crossover with ‘X’ symbolising the latter word – is only a few months away has been accompanied by Suzuki Australia confirmation the facelifted version of its 10-year-old Vitara small SUV will be delayed.
Originally, the popular Vitara was supposed to be arriving in late 2025 but now won’t touch down until later in 2026 with an arrival primed take place in the Q1 (January-March).
When it arrives it will come with a new 1.5-litre turbo 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain that’s will produce 95kW and be offered with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Set to include tweaked exterior styling, a new infotainment system and upgraded driver assist tech that includes lane-keep assist, plus a sophisticated AEB missing on the current model.
For the first time there will be the option of an all-electric powertrain.
The e-Vitara is also scheduled to arrive in Q1, but no details have yet been released on Australian-spec models.
