2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review, Pictures & Video
Suzuki brings the American Market Japans Escudo compact SUV, which goes by the Grand Vitara here in the states. Featuring the 2008 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy award, the Grand Vitara is an excellent automobile that combines the resourcefulness of sport utility with the handling of a more compact model.
On the inside, there is a five-person maximum occupancy with front bucket seats and a 60/40-split “fold-and-tumble” rear seatback. When the seat is folded down, the average cargo-space for all three trim levels is 68 cubic feet. The lucky occupants are graced with digital automatic climate control, power features and an excellent audio system with MP3 capabilities. The driver maintains control of the vehicle with cruise control, tilt steering wheel, a new remote fuel lid opener, a detailed three-pod instrument panel and more. Higher trim levels get the HomeLink® wireless control system, leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, fancier trim accents and more!
The Grand Vitara is kept exceptionally safe with a host of safety features. Advanced, dual-stage airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags for all rows are standard. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the Electronic Stability Program, the Traction Control System and the 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System all only add to the security one gets from the compact sensation. The 2.7-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine compliments the safety by providing 185 horsepower and 184 lb. ft. of torque @ 4,500 rpm. This new engine is offered with either a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. An optional full-time four-wheel-drive system offers a unique “four-mode” that offers various vehicle positions.
The Grand Vitara drives great, had excellent handling and was comfortable to boot. The ride was exceptionally smooth for an SUV and with four-wheel-drive; the Grand Vitara performs outstandingly in off-road situations. The 2008 Grand Vitara is definitely worth a look!
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