2026 Suzuki Landy Minivan Debuts With Hybrid Engine, 8-Seater Option

In Japan, Suzuki Landy primarily rivals the Honda StepWgn, Nissan Serena and Landy’s mechanical twins – Toyota Noah and Voxy

Launched in 2007, Suzuki Landy has been a popular midsize minivan in the Japanese market. For three generations, it shared its underpinnings with the Nissan Serena. With the 4th-gen model launched in 2022, Landy shifted to Toyota’s modular TNGA-C platform. In its current format, Landy is essentially a rebadged version of Toyota Noah. Following the mid-cycle refresh for Noah and Voxy minivans earlier this year, a similar set of updates have now been introduced with the Landy.

2026 Suzuki Landy – What’s new?

Exterior profile of updated Suzuki Landy is a close match to the higher-spec versions of Toyota Noah. Key features include an extra-large grille with horizontal slats, sleek top mounted LED DRLs, sharp headlamps and a sporty lower lip spoiler. Side profile has features such as U-shaped wheel arches, conventional door handles and rear sliding doors.

Blacked-out pillars ensure a prominent floating roof effect. Landy has a boxy profile with an upright front fascia and a largely flat roof. All the glass pieces are quite large, allowing a panoramic view of the outside world. At the rear, key features include a distinctive design for the tail lamps, a flat rear windscreen, roof mounted spoiler, a flat tailgate and a modest bumper section. Suzuki is offering three colour options with the updated Landy – Metal Stream Metallic, Platinum White Pearl Mica and Neutral Black.

In terms of functionality, one of the key updates for Landy is the addition of a new 8-seater option. The earlier 7-seater variant will continue to be available. In the cockpit section, Suzuki has improved overall comfort with soft padding added to the dashboard. Another key update is a larger 7-inch instrument cluster.

While Landy follows the Noah in most parts, the latter still maintains its premium positioning. It comes with features such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and option of an 8-inch or 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen. The seats are also slightly different for the two minivans. Landy misses out on a factory-fitted infotainment system. Users can install it as an accessory, with option for screen sizes in the range of 7-inch to 9-inch.

Pure petrol option discontinued

With the 2026 update, Suzuki Landy is now offered with only a self-charging hybrid powertrain. It comprises a 1.8-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. Combined power output is around 138 PS. This powertrain has an E-CVT transmission. Rated fuel efficiency is 23.2 km/L. While Landy is mainly FWD, the E-Four variant has 4WD with dual electric motors. The E-Four variant gets a ‘Snow Extra’ mode for improved performance in Japan’s winter conditions.

Landy was earlier also available with a 150 PS 2.0-litre petrol engine. This engine has now been discontinued, making Landy a hybrid-only minivan. Toyota Noah and Voxy have also been shifted to a hybrid-only model. This is likely aligned with emission compliance goals and the need to boost fuel economy.

Pricing

Updated Suzuki Landy FWD is available at a starting price of JPY 3,845,600 (Rs 23 lakh). The AWD variant costs JPY 4,128,300 (Rs 24.71 lakh). Interestingly, the Toyota Noah is available at a more accessible price of JPY 3,261,500 (Rs 19.52 lakh). With the updated Landy, Suzuki has set a sales target of 1,200 units per year.