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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Compact SUV is capable off road, comfortable on road.
2009 Grand Vitara Review Summary & Specifications
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.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | 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) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
| Engines (optional) | 166-hp 2.4-liter I4; 230-hp 3.2-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, BA, traction control, frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hamamatsu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 877-697-8985 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.suzukiauto.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18499 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD 2.4 ($23,399) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Destination Charge | 750 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24149 |
| Horse Power | 166 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 162 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/23 |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.1/71.3/66.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/55.5/41.3 |
| 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 | 3611 |
| Stock Tires | P225/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 |
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