Grand vitara

Our editors drive and evaluate hundreds of new cars every single year, turning thousands of miles and countless hours behind the wheel into helpful reviews, ratings, and comparisons. They also have lives outside of work, or so they think. You’d be surprised what you can learn by hauling a dirt bike, hunting for a wayward sippy cup, or just packing the trunk full of groceries. The Suzuki Grand Vitara can feel like an orphan in the compact SUV segment. While competitors such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson sell in droves, Suzuki’s lone SUV often falls off buyers’ radar – if they even know about its existence in the first place. Without significant updates since 2006 and its reliance on an outdated powertrain, it’s easy to see why the Grand Vitara is in this predicament. Yet the GV is not without its merits. The 2012 Grand Vitara has a starting price below $21,000 and remains among the few compact SUVs that are capable off-road, especially when equipped with a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) system that has low-range gearing. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is also a friend to RV owners, since certain models can be flat-towed. Used 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Pricing A base 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara with rear-wheel-drive and manual transmission starts around $20,500. A top-of-the-line Limited model with 4-wheel-drive and a few accessories can reach over $27,000. At these prices the Grand Vitara is competitive, but not the screaming deal it used to be. The base Subaru F...

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The Strong Hybrid's biggest USP is fuel-efficiency and Maruti claims the vehicle can do a 1,000 km on a full-tank! While I didn't get time to test the fuel-efficiency on the track, I did manage to see system indicated numbers of around 30 kmpl showing up without me trying to drive solely for the cause of efficiency. Ever since the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was announced there has been a lot of anticipation around the most expensive vehicle from Maruti that brings back the Vitara moniker. This is the same vehicle that will be sold by Toyota as the Hyryder with a different design but for this article we'll stick to the Grand Vitara only. While I expected to drive the Grand Vitara sometime in September, Maruti Suzuki threw in a good surprise during a visit to their R&D centre in Rohtak. We got the chance to drive the Grand Vitara in all of its three forms - strong hybrid, mild hybrid and all-wheel drive around the test track of the research facility. While our time with the new SUV was limited it was enough to provide an initial impression of the vehicle and its capabilities. Interestingly, it also left me with some confusing observations about the vehicle so read on to know more. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara strikes the right chords right from the moment you look at it. The SUV looks bigger than it really is and this is something that Indian buyers will appreciate. Despite similar dimensions, the Grand Vitara looks bigger than the Toyota Hyryder and I personally found it ...

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Equipped with its standard four-cylinder engine, the powertrain is sluggish, lacks refinement, and is not very economical with fuel. The ride is stiff and choppy, and handling lacks agility. Despite its everyday clumsiness, emergency handling is very secure. Other good points include a spacious rear seat and a generous list of standard amenities. In fact, we've found all Vitaras to be slow, noisy, and uncomfortable. The redesigned 2006 Grand Vitara brought unibody construction and a fully independent suspension. The V6 was still sluggish and returned just 18 mpg. The stiff, jittery ride, vague steering and reluctant handling didn't impress us either. The Sidekick was discontinued in 1998 and replaced by the Vitara, which is available as a two-door soft-top and a four-door hardtop. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is standard. The four-door Grand Vitara packs a stronger 2.5-liter V6 and more standard equipment. Though a novelty in this class, the Six feels sluggish, its power blunted by the automatic transmission. We've found all of these vehicles to be slow, noisy, and uncomfortable.