Suzuki has been holding out for as long as it could but it finally joined the bandwagon.
It will introduce its first fully electric car in late 2025 followed by further electric vehicle (EV) models in the range through to 2030.
In the lead up to this, Suzuki is in preparation to transition the brand and its dealer network to fully comply with all UK and EU legislation and will streamline its model range from the end of this year.
Suzuki director in the UK and Ireland Dale Wyatt said: ‘‘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. 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.‘‘
By early 2025 – or sooner if dealer stock depletes, Swift Sport, Jimny LCV, Ignis and Swace will be discontinued from the model range. The hybrid model line-up will then comprise of Swift, Vitara, S-Cross and Across PHEV.
