Suzuki Vitara hits 436,500 miles on original engine and gearbox

The owner of a Suzuki vehicle reportedly accumulated more than 436,000 miles in under a decade before part-exchanging it for a newer version of the same model.

The Japanese car maker revealed that a customer of dealer Hilton Suzuki Bedford had achieved a remarkable 436,500 miles in his Vitara SZ-T, fitted with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, in fewer than 10 years.

Bought brand new in 2017, the owner had the vehicle serviced at the dealership every few months while using it on a daily basis, including numerous long-distance trips across Europe. He said that the car had proved entirely reliable throughout that period and was still running its original engine, gearbox and exhaust system.

The dealership confirmed that the Vitara continued to perform faultlessly, with no oil leaks detected, despite the extraordinary mileage — with only routine wear and tear components requiring periodic replacement, such as brake pads and approximately 15 sets of tyres, along with a single driveshaft rubber boot.

A Suzuki spokesperson said: “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.”