Included in the Edmunds website's lists of Top 10 Least Expensive SUVs in 2009 and 2010, the Suzuki Grand Vitara offers on-road comfort and off-road capabilities. According to Edmunds' online review of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, the 2010 model is "greatly improved" compared to earlier models, making it a good choice if you need a compact SUV for daily city drives and spontaneous off-road journeys.
Engine
The Grand Vitara Limited V6 has a 3.2-liter engine. It has a five-speed automatic transmission, V-6 engine with 230 horsepower and 213 lb-ft. of torque. Using variable valve timing, the Grand Vitara has cleaner emissions and power. The EPA mileage is 23 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city.
Driving
The Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with four-mode, full-time four-wheel drive, controlled by a dial. Hill hold and hill descent control gives the Grand Vitara better traction when driving on steep terrain. The Grand Vitara's towing capability is 3,000 pounds.
Interior
Leather heated seats, a dual power port to charge two cell phones, and a roomy backseat are some of the Grand Vitara's interior elements. The trunk has a net to hold personal items and an all-weather floor mat. Standard gauges, such as a tachometer, speedometer and fuel and temperature gauges, are on the dash. A Garmin navigation system fits on the dash and is removable. The Grand Vitara has an XM-equipped radio with MP3 and auxiliary inputs. Adding Bluetooth is optional. The Grand Vitara with three doors comes with a seating capacity of four, while the five-door Grand Vitara seats five.
Exterior
The Suzuki Grand Vitara has large flared fenders and 18-inch alloy wheels. This compact SUV has a uni-body chassis, similar to a car's. Its rigid structure enhances safety and handling. Suzuki has added a ladder frame design to the chassis to differentiate it from other SUVs, claiming it improves towing and off-road capabilities.
Safety Features
Safety features in the Grand Vitara include Electronic Stability Program, or ESP, which combines anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control, stability control and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). The Grand Vitara body is designed to direct impact away from the cabin and its passengers. Also available are airbags, child seat anchorages, a high-mount stop lamp and emergency locking retractor seat belts.
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