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Suzuki Grand Vitara (Grand Vitara �Wide�)

Grand Vitara �Wide�

Make: Suzuki

Model: Grand Vitara

Released: Jan 1970

Discontinued: Aug 2005

Suzuki logo 1 Nov 2001

By CHRIS HARRIS

Suzuki widened the Grand Vitara’s track by 85mm to 1780mm – for improved handling and ride characteristics.

Both four-cylinder variants (1.6 Cabriolet and 2.0) were discontinued from September ’02. Anti-lock brakes were standardised from September ’03.

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Suzuki 1999 Grand Vitara 3-dr wagon

Compared to the more refined Toyota RAV4, the two-door Grand Vitara was off the pace

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Suzuki 2001 Grand Vitara V6 Sports 5-dr wagon

Suzuki's Grand Vitara Sports added more features and value for the money

29th of March 2001

Suzuki 1998 Grand Vitara V6 wagon

Despite its V6 engine option and car-like cabin, the Grand Vitara failed to excite

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- October 2014 - $27,490
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