Suzuki Jimny, Swift Sport axed in the UK ahead of brand’s first electric car

2 July 2024, 9:00 pm

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Suzuki Jimny, Swift Sport axed in the UK ahead of brand’s first electric car
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Suzuki Jimny, Swift Sport axed in the UK ahead of brand’s first electric car
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The first Suzuki electric car for global markets will replace the petrol-powered Suzuki Jimny 4WD and Swift Sport hot hatch in the UK. Suzuki has announced that the Swift Sport and Jimny will depart UK showrooms by early 2025, along with the Ignis and a rebadged Toyota Corolla hybrid wagon. In their place will be Suzuki’s first electric vehicle, a small SUV based on the eVX concept, due in the second half of 2025. Australia will not be impacted by the changes, with Suzuki confirming that the Swift Sport will remain on sale locally for at least 18 months. The UK decision has been attributed to legislation mandating a percentage of electric or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle sales. The showroom version of the Suzuki eVX concept is expected to be similar in size to the Vitara and S-Cross and may reach Australia in 2026.

Brands mentioned: Suzuki, Toyota.

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