Suzuki will introduce its first fully electric car later next year followed by further 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.

Dale Wyatt, MD of Suzuki Cars GB, 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 SUVs and new Swift, then starting in the second half of 2025, we’ll begin a period of EV growth.‘‘

In summary, 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.

For this calendar year, Suzuki will sell similar volumes as achieved in 2023 in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Introduced last year and with over 26,000 customers now registered, low cost of ownership is bolstered with the inclusion of up to seven years warranty. This is offered free of charge once the car reaches the end of its standard manufacturer warranty period and is then booked in for its next scheduled service within the Suzuki Dealer network.

This warranty stays in place until the next qualifying service and is then simply renewed again up to a maximum vehicle age of seven years or 100,000 miles – whichever comes first.