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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Genuine off-roader delivers great value.
2006 Grand Vitara Review Summary & Specifications
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a solid choice among compact SUVs. It's particularly suitable for someone who wants some off-road capability or needs a vehicle to hook up behind a 36-foot motor home. It's smooth enough to take you to dinner at the fancy restaurant down town. Yet it's rugged enough to include a low gear and locking differential for tackling rugged trails and unimproved roads.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Rettie filed this report from somewhere north of Vancouver, British Columbia.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Suzuki Grand Vitara 2WD Manual ($18,999); 2WD Automatic ($19,999); XSport 2WD Automatic ($21,099); Luxury 2WD Automatic ($22,999); 4WD Manual ($20,199); 4WD Automatic ($21,199); XSport 4WD Automatic ($22,499); Luxury 4WD Automatic ($24,399) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 2.7-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, traction control, frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 877-697-8985 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.suzukiauto.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18999 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4WD automatic ($24,399) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic air conditioning, leather seating, power windows, power locks, power door mirrors, SmartPass keyless entry and start system, HomeLink wireless control, cruise control, digital clock with outside temperature and fuel consumption indicators, AM/FM/CD6/MP3/WMA, XM Satellite Radio-ready, privacy glass, 17-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24994 |
| Horse Power | 185 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 184 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/23 |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 176.0/71.3/66.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.5/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/44.0/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 67.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3682 |
| Stock Tires | P225/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 |
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