Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV review - CarBuyer

If you want a competent 4x4 but you are on a budget then don't miss the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The styling is handsome and it's good to drive, while the interior is well put together and as attractive as the exterior. Unlike many similarly sized 4x4s, the Grand Vitara possesses some genuine off-road ability, so it can cut it in the rough stuff. The downsides are that it lacks refinement and the petrol engines are very thirsty.

[bikerman]

I bought a mint conditioned Suzuki Grand Vitara, one month ago, in the exact same color and model year as this, but mine is 2.0 auto. Done alot of mods to it, mounted bonnet guard, wind deflectors, mud flaps, 3 x 60 watt xenon aux light, 2 inch lift springs/shocks, camber adjusting bolts, Asfir 4x4 alloy bash plate, bigger 245/65/17 Yokohama Geolander AT on 8 x 17 black alloys, and mounted same big wheel on the back door, as a spare wheel, full anti corrosion treatment inside all doors, door sills, bonnet, inside wheel arches, bonnet and whole underside of the car. Were happy with the car. Cheers from me in Norway

[sebastienroberts]

Is someone speaking at the end when the carbuyer logo comes up?

[hakeemsdm]

Fantastic review, Rebecca! Hope you are enjoying your new gig! (:

[Xrparadox]

That was a pretty good review.. Shes right up there with Mat.. Good Job!

[glenross]

Can anyone tell me if the back seats go down to let more in the boot?

[alseveron]

Do the back seats fold down flat? And does the front passenger seat fold forwards?

[rodsterau]

Mat is on holiday. He can't be expected to review each and every model. The new reviews, while they don't have Mat's cheeky reviewing manner, are still informative. Give her a go

[ahmadiontorejo]

I wonder why in Asia, reserved tyre for Grand Vitara is placed at the back of door?

[tungol]

I bought a rental 2012 suzuki grand vitara ($14k) I have it pretty close to a year now and i must say it felt/drives better than my 2009 mits outlander brand new.

[Icebrand]

Pretty nice review of a solid vehicle. I have a Grand Vitara and have been nothing but pleased by it. Really good seats, quality ride, handles well for me, and has nice cargo room. Looks good as well, far as I'm concerned (not that such is even my main priority.) I like the rear fridge style door too. It's nice not getting clunked in the head by a liftgate anymore. It's a real strong vehicle with an eye toward functionality.

[theymakeitlookeasy]

I bought a black 2.4 auto a month ago, cannot praise it enough, I love it. I've driven BMW's for years, so was nervous about going Japanese but hired an SZ5 on holiday in the Caribbean; it was brilliant. Big enough but not too big (big SUV's are for chavs!). It's solid, faster than I expected, comfortable at 90mph, superb leather seats, cruise, keyless entry. I bought the model with no spare wheel, for less than £20k, a bargain. Can't wait for winter.

[Shishizurui]

heres a review, moms got an 08 Grand Vitara she delievers newspapers with it, most of her driving is stop, go stop go, some folks she has to go out into the rural areas gravel roads/barely roads its 4wd does her great when the lake has areas closed off to the public, she has 240, 000 miles, not that proclaimed crap other ppl say ~ like those traveling sales people who have a car with 200, 000; hers has barely seen highway driving*** i would be confident to buy one in the US sight unseen and expect to get an okay vehicle as long as the last owner did its oil changes and didn't leave it in a ditch

[sltz]

You're getting a lot better. Good job

[ArtemiyPavlov]

I can smell Matt's review school here... nicely done!

[becv]

I would think it's one of the most reliable 4x4s around today, they do a petrol two litre version that's got good mpg and plenty of power as it's got sixteen valves and variable cam timing with a clever self adjusting inlet manifold, there just so much better made than a range rover and do twice as many miles to the gallon.

[Avydk]

Matt would never had said that the way the booth door opens is a positive thing!

2008 2.7L V6 4x4 grand vitara in Canada. I have the car since day 1, and I love it, it handles very well, no issues, reliable in our -40C winter. And I do not feel it's under powered. Gas mileage is average, but you might see the gas meter go down fast, because this thing has a very small gas tank for a suv....

[thegroove]

What year is this model they not gave that information

[sadigov]

2020 still love my 2012 GV. Best bang for your buck!

[boy]

Matt is going to Tokyo now so chillax. He will be back!