New generation Suzuki Spacia van: now an “off-road” version of Gear

As usual, the cross-version has a more impressive appearance. The ground clearance may also be increased. The new version probably shared the technology with the regular model.

The new, third-generation Suzuki Spacia microvan was launched in its native Japan in November last year. As before, customers are offered a standard and «youth» version, the latter bears the «surname» Custom. Meanwhile, the previous generation Spacia also had an «off-road» version with the Gear prefix. A hint that the «crossover» would return to the model range appeared in early 2024, when Suzuki showed the Spacia Papa Boku Kitchen concept at an exhibition in Tokyo. So, now the company has confirmed the cross-version of the new generation: the serial Spacia Gear has acquired its own page on the Japanese consumer website of the brand.

On the left is the standard minivan of the new generation Suzuki Spacia, on the right is the Custom version

The “off-road” van has an original radiator grille with slots and its own bumpers with protective pads, and roof rails are installed on the roof. In addition, the Suzuki Spacia has round LED headlights instead of rectangular ones. The sizes have not yet been revealed. However, the length and wheelbase are most likely the same as those of “just” Spacia and Spacia Custom (3395 and 2460 mm, respectively). But the ground clearance could be increased. The indicator for the remaining members of the family is 150 mm.

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The interior features water-repellent fabric upholstery, and the trunk is lined with materials that are easy to clean. Like other modifications, Spacia Gear also received multifunctional rear seats with a movable part: it can be used as a footrest or as a clamp. The equipment list also includes a heated steering wheel. Options include a roof rack, a decorative decal and a sleeping mattress (which can be thrown over the folded seats).

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The company has not yet talked about the technology, but it has probably been transferred from the Spacia and Spacia Custom vans. The model comes only in the form of a “mild” hybrid. The basic Suzuki kei car has a 660 cc petrol engine producing 49 hp. and a 2.6 hp electric motor. The Spacia Custom also features a 64-horsepower turbo engine and a 3.1-hp electric motor. All versions are equipped with a CVT, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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The new generation Suzuki Spacia Gear will be released on the Japanese market until the end of this year.