A Suzuki Vitara owner has achieved an extraordinary milestone, clocking up more than 436,000 miles in under a decade before part-exchanging the vehicle for a newer version of the same model. The Japanese carmaker revealed that a customer of dealer Hilton Suzuki Bedford had driven his Vitara SZ-T, equipped with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, an astonishing 436,500 miles in less than 10 years.
Remarkable Reliability
Purchased brand new in 2017, the owner ensured the vehicle was serviced at the dealership every few months. It was used daily, including numerous long-distance journeys across Europe. The owner stated that the car proved utterly reliable throughout that period and was still running its original engine, gearbox, and exhaust system.
The dealership confirmed that the Vitara continued to perform flawlessly, with no oil leaks detected, despite the extraordinary mileage. The only components requiring routine replacement were standard wear and tear items, such as brake pads and approximately 15 sets of tyres, along with just one driveshaft rubber boot.
A Testament to Quality
A Suzuki spokesperson commented: "The further good news is that the owner has recently traded in his trusted Suzuki for a 2024 Approved Used Vitara Hybrid and will perhaps continue to travel these staggering distances with the brand in the coming years. This latest durability result also further reinforces Suzuki's reputation and four easy-to-understand product pillars across its range, which are Tech, Efficiency, Quality and Trust."
