HARD on the heels of revealing its all-new, battery-powered e Vitara, Suzuki has announced a mid-term make over for the current Vitara hybrid, with styling tweaks and higher levels of standard equipment and technology as well as improved hybrid efficiency.

Exterior styling revisions include a re-designed front grille and bumper, a rear upper spoiler incorporating rear window side spoilers, new design 17-inch alloy wheels and the availability of two new body colours.

Suzuki claims fuel consumption improvements and reductions in CO2 emissions for both the 1.4 litre mild hybrid manual and 1.5 litre full hybrid auto versions both of which are available with the option of four-wheel-drive.

The latest model adopts the same Motion and Ultra trim grades as the S-Cross, Swace and Swift models and both come with higher levels of safety technology as standard including lane keep assist, intelligent speed control, a driver monitoring system and eCall.

There's also an upgraded dual sensor brake support system using a millimetre-wave radar combined with a camera to provide enhanced collision mitigation with improved night-time and intersection visibility as well as detection of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and vehicles in front.

Standard equipment levels for both grades have increased with the addition of a nine-inch media display, wireless smartphone link with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry and start, high beam assist, auto-dim rear-view mirror, rear parking sensors plus Suzuki Connect connected services that includes three years free subscription.

Moving up to the Ultra grade increases standard specification even further with new design 17-inch polished alloy wheels, a panoramic sliding sunroof, suede / leather seat fabric, front and rear parking sensors, electric folding door mirrors with built-in indicators and an overhead storage console.