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Summary
The Grand Vitara is a solid choice, both figuratively and literally, in compact SUVs. Suzuki has eschewed making the Grand Vitara a station wagon in favor of keeping the components and durability required for off-highway use. And it has done so while making it more efficient, comfortable for daily use, and sporting a good degree of features, finish, and value.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G. R. Whale filed this report from the Texas Hill Country.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2WD ($18,499), automatic ($19,599); Premium 2WD ($18,899), automatic ($19,999), 4WD manual ($20,349), automatic ($21,449); XSport 2.4 2WD ($21,749), 4WD ($23,399); XSport 3.2 V6 2WD ($22,999), 4WD ($24,749); Luxury 2.4 ($23,249), 4WD ($24,899); Luxury 3.2 V6 ($24,549), 4WD ($26,299) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, BA, traction control, frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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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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Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD 2.4 ($23,399) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic air conditioning, cloth seating, power windows, power locks, power heated outside mirrors, sunroof, SmartPass keyless entry and start system, HomeLink, cruise control, digital clock with outside temperature and fuel consumption indicators, AM/FM/CD6/MP3/WMA, fog lamps, 60/40 reclining rear seat, privacy glass, 16-inch alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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750 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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24149 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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166 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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162 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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177.1/71.3/66.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.6/61.4 |
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Turning circle:
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36.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.2/55.5/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.2/44.0/37.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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67.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts/coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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7.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3611 |
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Tires:
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P225/70R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.4 |
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