Suzuki Grand Vitara: reviews of innovations

Japanese company "Suzuki" proudly presented an updated version of the crossover on the Russian market.

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 is a unique SUV, which includes a fifty-year experience of the organization in the development of all-wheel drive vehicles. One of the best cars in its class is perfect for traveling around the city with family, and for extreme off-road trips. Grand Vitara includes elements of sport design, the comfort of a city car and the dynamism of an SUV.

Suzuki Grand Vitara: reviews positive

• Nice design;
• High-quality salon;
• The instrument panel is glare-free and easy to read;
• Capacious trunk;
• Keeps the road well;
• Mechanical gear shift smooth and precise;
• Good noise insulation.

Suzuki Grand Vitara: reviews are negative

• Poor-quality plastic in the assembly;
• The rear part of the cabin in the frost is poorly heated;
• Weak paint and varnish coating ;
• A rigid suspension, therefore each roughness gives a vibration in the case;
• 140 horsepower is not enough for such a huge SUV;
• Automatic gear shift has only four steps;
• At high speeds you can hear the engine and the wheels.

Description and specifications: Grand Vitara

In the exterior of this new car, the changes have been small, but still, because of these small details, the car looks more aggressive. In general, it remained easily recognizable. The design solution was to change the appearance of the bumpers and the grille, and the wheels changed the pattern. These are all innovations that relate to the image of Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Test driver reviews showed that the mud baths to this SUV are no good. He can calmly overcome obstacles like water, and various ruts and deep ditches. There were small difficulties with the entrance to the hill, the car does not seem to pull, but in the end it still achieves success. The reason for this problem could be the wrong choice of rubber: it was tires for asphalt, and not for off-road. Meeting on its way deep ravines, Grant Vitara hovered with one or two wheels, but soon all the same could get out of this situation, because well worked electronic help systems.

This car is available in two versions: as with five, and with three doors. The basic three-door version is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, horsepower in which the value of 106. Five-door version is designed two-liter power unit with a capacity of 140 hp. In more expensive trim levels, there are engines reaching a volume of 2.4 liters.

As electronic gadgets on the Grand Vitara, you can set up a system of assistance in descending and ascending. Choosing the right mode for the exit from a steep slope, the car will not exceed the speed you need (about 10 km / h).

In general, the off-road qualities of Suzuki Grand Vitara are clearly visible . Reviews of drivers do not indicate that this is purely a city car, as it was declared on the market. And this model of Suzuki in Russia - the best-selling this year.