New engines for 2019 Suzuki Vitara

The popular Suzuki Vitara SUV has been updated for 2019 - with new engines and revised looks among the key changes.

Suzuki's yet to reveal prices for the updated Vitara, but don't expect them to differ much from the current £15,999 start price when orders open in September.

The 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre turbocharged Boosterjet petrol engines that made their debut in the S-Cross last year replace the current 1.6-litre petrol in the Vitara range.

Although exact fuel consumption and performance figures are yet to be announced, Suzuki says these will combine more power and torque with greater efficiency and lower emissions. SZ4 and SZ-T models are available with the 1.0-litre engine producing 111PS, while the top-spec SZ5 can be ordered with the 1.4-litre Boosterjet engine producing 140PS.

Cosmetic updates include a redesigned front grille and lower bumper, while the rear lights have been tweaked. New alloy wheels are available, while two new colours have been added to the range.

Inside, there's some extra soft-touch materials for 'added quality', says Suzuki, and the instrument cluster has been redesigned with a colour central information display.

There's also extra safety kit now available as standard on the SZ5 model, including lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and rear cross traffic alert.