03/07/2008 03:20. Thirty-seven months after its launch, a facelifted version of the latest generation Suzuki Escudo has been launched in Japan, also the vehicle's country of build (Iwata plant). It is likely that North America's 2009 model year Grand Vitara will gain the styling update as will Maruti Suzuki India's model, later in 2008.

For the home market at least, there are changes to the engine line-up. The former 2.0-litre I4 and 2.7-litre V6 have been replaced by 2.4-litre I4 and 3.2-litre V6 engines. The European markets PSA Peugeot Citroen -sourced 1.9-litre I4 turbodiesel has never been available in Japan, while it remains to be seen... // Automotive World