Suzuki celebrates 55 years of AllGrip 4×4 technology

This year marks a milestone for Suzuki’s globally renowned AllGrip 4×4 technology – first introduced in the dinky LJ10 back in 1970.

More recently known as AllGrip, it was created by evolving the company’s vast 4WD knowledge to provide driving enjoyment and peace of mind in diverse conditions while promoting fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions thanks to Suzuki’s lightweight design philosophy.

Over the years, Suzuki has sold 4×4 versions of a healthy chunk of its models – from the Ignis city car and Swift supermini, to the cult classic Jimny SUV.

• 1970 – LJ10
• 1972 – LJ20
• 1974 – LJ50
• 1976 – LJ80
• 1981 – SJ410
• 1984 – SJ413
• 1988 – Cultus / Swift GTI AWD – Japan
• 1988 – First generation Vitara
• 1995 – X-90
• 1998 – Jimny
• 1998 – Grand Vitara
• 2004 – First Generation Ignis
• 2005 – Second Generation Grand Vitara
• 2006 – SX4
• 2012 – Kizashi
• 2013 – Swift – AllGrip ‘Auto’
• 2013 – SX4 S-Cross – AllGrip ‘Select’
• 2015 – Third Generation Vitara – AllGrip ‘Select’
• 2017 – Ignis – AllGrip ‘Auto’
• 2017 – Swift – AllGrip ‘Auto’
• 2018 – Jimny – AllGrip ‘Pro’
• 2021 – S-Cross – AllGrip ‘Select’
• 2024 – Swift – AllGrip ‘Auto’
• 2025 – e Vitara – AllGrip-e

And to bring the story right up to date, 2025 will see the launch of Suzuki’s first electric vehicle – the e Vitara, which will be available with AllGrip-e.

AllGrip-e utilises Suzuki’s expertise in four-wheel drive technology, featuring two independent motors at the front and rear.

Suzuki says the system “not only provides powerful performance but also allows for precise control with excellent responsiveness”.

Priced from £29,999 for the entry-level 2WD model, the AllGrip-e 4WD version will cost from £34,999.