Road TestCar reviews - Suzuki - Grand Vitara - 3-dr wagonSuzuki modelsThe Car27 Jun 2001 Power comes from a 2.0-litre, all-alloy, twin camshaft four-cylinder engine which generates 94kW at 6000rpm and 174Nm at 2900rpm "Drive Select" 4x4 system allows changes between two and four-wheel drive at speeds up to 100km/h A five-speed manual transmission is standard while an electronically-controlled four-speed automatic with normal and power modes is optional The box-section ladder-frame chassis protects underbody components and is said to offer good rigidity and vibration damping The three-door Grand Vitara's wheelbase is 280mm shorter than five-door model The MacPherson strut front suspension features separated coil springs and low-pressure shock absorbers for a longer stroke The rigid rear axle is located by five links with low-pressure gas dampers and coils springs, separated for long travel, providing greater traction Air-conditioning, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, electric windows, central locking and electrically-adjustable mirrors are among the standard features Stopping power comes from ventilated discs at the front and drums at the rear Dual airbags are available as an option Multi-reflector halogen headlights, roof rails and a rear window wiper/washer are standard equipment Grand Vitara three-door is fitted with standard five-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels Rear seats have a split-fold backrest to increase load area All the seats can be folded fully flat A rust-resistant galvanising process and an underbody coating promote durability Did you know?The spare wheel is mounted low on the rear door so it does not obscure rear visionAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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