The is a crossover SUV-styled kei car produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki since 2014. The car is also sold by Mazda as the through an OEM agreement.
Name Suzuki's design department chose the name "Hustler" to promote the car's lively and rough riding image. In Japan, the name was used by Suzuki in the past as the nickname of a two-stroke, dual-sport motorcycle, the Hustler TS series. The car's accessories also have a replica sticker of the emblem that was once used in the TS50. Suzuki's distributor in the United States had also sold the Suzuki T20 as the Hustler in the second half of the 1960s.
First generation (MR31S/MR41S; 2014)
The first generation Hustler was unveiled as 2-door coupe model at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. The first generation Hustler shared platform from the fifth generation Wagon R. The production version was unveiled on 24 December 2013. It was offered in 3 grades: A, G, and X, and powered by a R06A engine was available naturally aspirated or in a more powerful, turbocharged version. The first generation Hustler went on sale in January 2014, along with Mazda's Flair Crossover rebadge.
The exterior features chrome garnishes around the headlights and black bumpers with silver-painted bumper garnishes. Furthermore, the fender arch mouldings and side guards are also unified in black to express a sense of strength. The interior features an instrument panel made of coloured panels connected by pipes, and colorued panels are also used on the door trims.
The first generation received the 2014–2015 Good Design Award. In the same year, the car received the 2014 Car of The Year by Japan Automotive Hall of Fame.
A two-tone option called the J Style, was added in December 2014. Features a white two-tone roof and an interior colour that matches the body colour. An update version called the J Style II was unveiled at October 2015.
Suzuki Hustler
Mazda Flair Crossover
Second generation (MR52S/MR92S; 2020)
The second generation Hustler was first shown in concept form at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show, October through November 2019. The car has been designed to be more similar to the fourth generation Jimny. It went on sale on 20 January 2020. The second generation largely retaining from the first generation design elements such as the round headlights, but the design was made more square. The rear window was made more upright, extending the roof length by approximately . It was offered in Hybrid G, and Hybrid X. The Turbo were available in all grades. The second generation Hustler only available in CVT transmission.
The Flair Crossover was announced on 29 January 2020 and has been on sale since 27 February 2020. The naturally aspirated variants received the new R06D engine, producing , while the turbocharged variants retain the earlier R06A type. The chassis numbers reflect this, with MR92S denoting R06D cars and MR52S for the turbocharged models.
On 27 November 2020, the more rugged J Style was added. Based on Hybrid X, the J Style features a steel silver metallic bumper garnishes, chrome door handles, roof rails, a chrome front grille, and chrome fog lamp garnishes. A chrome HUSTLER emblem in front fascia.
In May 2024, the Hustler received an update. The LED headlights is standar for all grades. The Hybrid X and Hybrid X Turbo grades feature a Hustler emblem, chrome fog lamp garnish, which resembles the J Style grade. The more rugged called the Tough Wild was added. Features a black grille, chrome bumper, a "TOUGH WILD" emblem, 15-inch aluminium wheels, and roof rails.
The hybrid grades received a facelift in May 2026. Features a redesigned front fascia in Hybrid X and Hybrid G grades. The Hybrid G turbo was discontinued, leaving the Hybrid X turbo and Tough wild turbo grades.
Suzuki Hustler
Mazda Flair Crossover
Sales In December 2023, Suzuki set monthly sales target at 5,000 units. Hustler sales exceeded the target which was accordingly increased to 6,000 units. +YearSales2014104,233201595,557201685,763201772,600201865,291 201958,399202080,114202182,486202270,373202382,720202492,818202587,972
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(Hustler) (Flair Crossover)