Suzuki electrifies model range in the UK
The Swace, Swift Sport, Ignis and Jimny models are affected by the measure, and no new combustion vehicles will be introduced. As a result of this decision, the entire Suzuki range in the UK will be electrified by 2025 – the exact timing will depend on how quickly dealers can sell the stock of vehicles with combustion engines.
After the end of pure combustion engines, Suzuki will still sell the full hybrid versions of the Swift small car and the Vitara and S-Cross crossovers – as well as the Across PHEV. In Germany, the Swace mid-size estate is also offered as a full hybrid, but this model is not mentioned in the British media reports. What is clear, however, is that Suzuki UK also intends to offer the brand’s first electric model in the future, which is due to be launched in 2025. The eVX concept car from 2023 provided a preview. As reported, half of Suzuki’s development budget is to be channelled into electric cars by 2030.
“The departure of these models will make room for EV and enable us to compete during a period where our sales ratio of hybrid versus EV products will drive our business,” says Dale Wyatt, Director of Suzuki UK & Ireland. “We’re exiting the ICE era with a focus on SUV’s and new Swift, then starting in the second half of 2025 we’ll begin a period of EV growth.”
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