The history of the creation and modernization of the legendary Japanese crossovers "Grand Suzuki Vitara"

In late 1997, the Japanese concern Suzuki presented the public with a new heir, "Vitara". It was SUV "Suzuki Grand Vitara". It was the word "Grand" that played the decisive role in the title. In Latin, grand means "majestic". Well, let's look at how grand was the "Grand Suzuki Vitara" for its entire 16-year period of existence.

I generation of cars

The first generation of off-road cars was characterized by a completely new design, in which predominantly smooth and rounded body lines, as well as other interior design. Salon of these SUVs "Grand Suzuki Vitara" successfully emphasized the appearance of the car, which made its concept more harmonious and attractive.

The line of power units consisted of two four-cylinder petrol engines with a capacity of 94 and 128 hp and a displacement of 1.6 and 2.0 liters respectively. In addition, the buyer was offered a 6-cylinder 144-horsepower engine with a volume of 2.5 liters. As a transmission, either a four-stage "automatic machine" or a five-step "mechanics" was used here.

II generation of cars

The debut of the second generation of SUVs "Grand Suzuki Vitara" took place only in 2005 year. The new car received a completely different design design and interior design. In appearance, there is not a single hint that this is a restyling, even if it's deep. The design of the jeep was developed from scratch, so the body of the Suzuki Grand Vitara (technical specifications as well) also changed significantly. There was a five-seat modification, and a triple-sized one increased by a couple of centimeters in length and width. The ergonomics of the saloon was noticeably improved. Significantly increased and the quality of finishing materials.

II generation (restyling)

Another update of the SUV took place in 2008. True, the changes were far less radical than last time. In the exterior a little changed the front bumper and the exterior mirrors. The latter received new repeaters of turn signals. Behind disappeared spare tire, which was placed on the boot lid for 9 long years. As for the technical part, two new engines appeared in the line of the restyling car "Grand Suzuki Vitara". The interior has been changed to a minimum.

III generation of cars

The appearance of SUVs "Grand Suzuki Vitara III" took place two years after the restyling, that is, in 2010.

Then, in 2013, there was another feystiling. The car appeared before the motorists in a new guise - another grille appeared , in which instead of the former plastic cells of a polyhedral shape, several chrome ribs curved 90 degrees to the center are used. Added a little relief to the hood and the front bumper. In other respects, the Japanese retained the same kind of SUV as it was on previous versions of Suzuki Grand Vitara cars. The price for such a car today ranges from 825000 to 1.235 million rubles, depending on the chosen equipment.