The usual asking price for a used Suzuki Vitara in NZ is $16,740 to $22,491. The typical one is $19,443 with about 78,000 km. The 2015–26 petrol model rates 4 stars for safety.
Prices from 12 dealer listings · 12 October 2026
- Typical price
- $19,443
- Cheaper than 84% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $17k–$22k
- Typical kilometres
- 78,000
- Years for sale
- 2016–23
What it costs
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
12 listed by NZ dealers now, from $12,999.
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2015–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,170
- Cheaper to run than 79% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.6 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,520 a year less to run, and puts out 2.0 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Suzuki Vitara | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 6.6 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,170 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,170 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,180 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
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How safe it is
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–26 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 6.6 L/100km | $3,170 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 11,588
- More common than 59% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 2%
- Typical year
- 2020
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Suzuki Vitara?
Half of the used Vitaras listed by NZ dealers on 12 October 2026 are priced between $16,740 and $22,491, and the typical one is $19,443 with about 78,000 km.
How safe is a used Suzuki Vitara?
The 2015–26 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Suzuki Vitara cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,170 a year for the 2015–26 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Vitaras are in NZ?
11,588 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 2% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2020.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 12 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
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