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Summary
Suzuki's Grand Vitara is a very solid effort. Sophisticated for a small truck, the Grand Vitara offers comfortable cabin room for four adults, a simple four-wheel-drive system, and a snappy V6 engine.Weekend thrill seekers ferrying kayaks to remote places will groove on the Grand Vitara. But the Suzuki also serves well as an all-purpose vehicle with a strong SUV flair. The Grand Vitara works best as an economy commuter for active outdoor people. Monday through Friday it can squirt between bigger SUVs with the nimble responses of a compact sedan. On the weekends, it can be stuffed with camping gear.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Vitara 2 Door 2WD JLS ($15,599), 4WD JLX ($16,999); Vitara 4 Door 2WD JLS ($16,799), 4WD JLX ($18,199); Grand Vitara 2WD JLS ($18,599), 2WD Limited ($21,799), 4WD JLX ($19,799), 4WD Limited ($22,999) |
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Engines:
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2.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags, three-point front and rear outboard seat belts, two-point rear center belt standard; LATCH tethers and anchors for children |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hamamatsu, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Grand Vitara JLX 4WD ($19,799) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power mirrors, power steering, intermittent wipers, power window and door locks, AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers, cruise control, privacy glass, remote keyless entry, roof rails, spare tire cover |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS ($500), alloy wheels ($500) |
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Destination Charge:
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500 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21299 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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165 @ 6500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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162 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/21 |
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Wheelbase:
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97.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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164.5/70.1/67.8 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.1/59.1 |
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Turning circle:
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34.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.9/50.7/41.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.6/46.8/35.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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44.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1500 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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solid axle |
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Ground clearance:
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7.5 |
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Curb weight:
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3252 |
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Tires:
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P235/60R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.9 |
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