Suzuki vitara/s-cross what auto gearbox is fitted?

Looking to buy a Suzuki Vitara or S-cross from 2016 onwards. Need to be an auto. I heard that at one point they had CVT gearbox then went onto torque converter. Now some come with the AGS robotised gearbox which has its drawback. Is it true that the 1.4 mild hybrid has a torque converter while the full hybrid 1.5 has the AGS gearbox? What I prefer is the torque converter. Any chance you can list the model year, engine size and what type of auto gearbox is fitted?

Asked on 18 March 2026 by wazza2004

Answered by David Ross
In Suzukis of this era the 1.5-litre mild hybrid is paired with the automated manual transmission, while the conventional automatic is paired with 1.0-litre, 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines.
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