2011 Suzuki K Vitara 4X2 - Close your eyes for a infinitesimal as well as imagine these inwards an automobile: a longitudinally-mounted four-cylinder engine, raise cycle drive, 17-inch alloys as well as vented disc brakes all around. These ingredients tin post away sure enough overstep equally the prerequisites for a sports car, but believe it or not, this is the same materials constitute inwards the Suzuki Grand Vitara. But earlier you lot start thinking of doing drift moves alongside the Grand Vitara, it’s non meant to last pummeled on the race track. It’s designed as well as engineered to last comfortable as well as competent for the everyday drive; traits which are much to a greater extent than of import than lap times.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara has gone through numerous nips as well as tucks since its 2005 introduction. When compact SUVs alongside six-cylinder engines were the ‘in-thing’, Suzuki plopped inwards a 2.7-liter V6 as well as and so a 3.2-liter unit of measurement nether the hood. Cool equally these engines maybe, alongside the gasoline prices at astronomical levels, Suzuki dropped these gasoline hungry engines for something that tin post away deliver to a greater extent than km/Ls: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. What’s more, they shunned the all-wheel get configuration as well as went for the genuinely basic stuff: two-wheel drive. In short, the Grand Vitara has successfully transformed itself from something quirky to something much to a greater extent than mainstream.
I’ve ever wanted to endeavor the 6-cylinder Grand Vitara, so forgive me for my lack of enthusiasm alongside the 4-cylinder model. I sympathise that the motion was needed inwards these fuel witting times, but 166 horsepower sure enough pales inwards comparing to 230 horsepower. Still, I convey to admit, I was quite satisfied at how the 2.4-liter unit of measurement performed. It does a practiced labor of hauling the Grand Vitara’s 1,620-kilogram frame. It’s responsive from the get-go, addition it’s quick witted plenty for those overtaking maneuvers. That said, the engine is somewhat song as well as throaty equally the revs prepare upwards as well as the automatic gearbox tin post away teach confused if you’re switching from ‘docile’ to ‘aggressive’ driving. And the lack of a 5th gear (the Grand Vitara’s gearbox is solely a 4-speed unit) agency it starts to lose steam 1 time it reaches triple digit speeds. Fortunately, the Grand Vitara comes alongside a ‘Power’ fashion which keeps the revs higher as well as dents its fuel economic scheme figures. During my get inwards the city, the Grand Vitara averaged nearly 6.7 km/L alongside the ‘Power’ fashion on, 7.3 km/L alongside it off. Those figures are comparable to the likes of the Ford Escape (6.9 km/L), Toyota RAV4 (7.2 km/L), but are paltry compared to the Honda CR-V (12.07 km/L) as well as Hyundai Tucson (8.3 km/L).
The only competent drivetrain is mated peradventure to 1 of the Grand Vitara’s brilliant spots: the chassis. Despite the chiseled appearance, the Grand Vitara genuinely uses technology scientific discipline similar to those constitute inwards Land Rovers. The one-time ladder-on-frame layout is gone, as well as inwards its house is a unique uni-body alongside a built-in frame chassis. Theoretically, this set-up reduces weight piece maintaining the toughness of a ladder-on-frame set-up. Though I had no way to exam chassis flex, it had the first-class might to absorb the sharpest of route ruts. It tin post away ride through the deepest of Manila’s potholes alongside the poise as well as comfort for a mid-sized or full-sized SUV. Almost nix tin post away unsettle this automobile as well as its occupants. The overall ride’s on the rigid side as well as passengers may complain of some jitteriness at depression speeds, but it’s non discontenting.
I’ve ever wanted to endeavor the 6-cylinder Grand Vitara, so forgive me for my lack of enthusiasm alongside the 4-cylinder model. I sympathise that the motion was needed inwards these fuel witting times, but 166 horsepower sure enough pales inwards comparing to 230 horsepower. Still, I convey to admit, I was quite satisfied at how the 2.4-liter unit of measurement performed. It does a practiced labor of hauling the Grand Vitara’s 1,620-kilogram frame. It’s responsive from the get-go, addition it’s quick witted plenty for those overtaking maneuvers. That said, the engine is somewhat song as well as throaty equally the revs prepare upwards as well as the automatic gearbox tin post away teach confused if you’re switching from ‘docile’ to ‘aggressive’ driving. And the lack of a 5th gear (the Grand Vitara’s gearbox is solely a 4-speed unit) agency it starts to lose steam 1 time it reaches triple digit speeds. Fortunately, the Grand Vitara comes alongside a ‘Power’ fashion which keeps the revs higher as well as dents its fuel economic scheme figures. During my get inwards the city, the Grand Vitara averaged nearly 6.7 km/L alongside the ‘Power’ fashion on, 7.3 km/L alongside it off. Those figures are comparable to the likes of the Ford Escape (6.9 km/L), Toyota RAV4 (7.2 km/L), but are paltry compared to the Honda CR-V (12.07 km/L) as well as Hyundai Tucson (8.3 km/L).
The only competent drivetrain is mated peradventure to 1 of the Grand Vitara’s brilliant spots: the chassis. Despite the chiseled appearance, the Grand Vitara genuinely uses technology scientific discipline similar to those constitute inwards Land Rovers. The one-time ladder-on-frame layout is gone, as well as inwards its house is a unique uni-body alongside a built-in frame chassis. Theoretically, this set-up reduces weight piece maintaining the toughness of a ladder-on-frame set-up. Though I had no way to exam chassis flex, it had the first-class might to absorb the sharpest of route ruts. It tin post away ride through the deepest of Manila’s potholes alongside the poise as well as comfort for a mid-sized or full-sized SUV. Almost nix tin post away unsettle this automobile as well as its occupants. The overall ride’s on the rigid side as well as passengers may complain of some jitteriness at depression speeds, but it’s non discontenting.
Wrapped exactly about the chassis is a prepare clean as well as timeless trunk that’s notwithstanding equally fresh equally it start came out inwards 2005. From the outside, no 1 tin post away complain nearly the angular lines. Throughout the car, it’s filled alongside the prissy blueprint touches, some of which convey operate the norm inwards modern crossovers similar the chunky lamps as well as rigid upright profile. Perhaps the solely affair that dates the Grand Vitara’s styling is the raise door-mounted spare tire embrace emblazoned alongside the words, ‘Suzuki’.
Inside, the Grand Vitara’s cabin is fashionable without beingness over the top. It’s sporty all exactly about without beingness likewise dreary. In terms of space, the Grand Vitara’s exactly right—not likewise small, but non likewise big. It reminds me of compact SUVs from a generation ago, alongside plenty infinite for your married adult woman as well as maybe 2 kids. However, if you lot demand to lucifer the yaya you lot may desire to see something bigger. The cargo bay opens upwards traditionally, via a sideways opening door equally opposed to a vertical hatch. Again, this betrays the Grand Vitara’s age, but it’s a joy for those alongside garages alongside depression ceilings. The deeply recessed gauges are lovely too—easy to read as well as a perfect lucifer to the Grand Vitara’s cabin. Suzuki fifty-fifty managed to lucifer a multi-information display panel inwards at that topographic point equally well. The careful placement of the metallic element accents is a prissy acquit upon too.
The first-class gauges as well as metallic element accents are notwithstanding non plenty to distract you lot from the residue of the Grand Vitara’s cabin which is rather plain, particularly given the P 1.27-million cost tag. It’s corporation as well as all, but at that topographic point are no hints of luxury inwards here—the steering cycle as well as gear lever are finished inwards urethane as well as non leather; as well as the good organisation itself lacks whatsoever external good interface. Plus, the speakers themselves aren’t upwards to par equally well—Sting sounds similar he’s singing from a well. These shortcomings are a shame since the ergonomics are practiced as well as the driving seat is comfortable. The overall visibility can’t last faulted too.
In the realm of compact crossovers, nosotros convey to think that the competition’s fierce. Some convey gone towards the value-for-money route; others, performance; as well as others still, comfort as well as refinement. The Suzuki Grand Vitara lies somewhere inwards the middle of these traits—ultimately ending upwards equally a jack of all trades, but a master copy of none. The Grand Vitara sure enough has the correct materials going for it, but Suzuki needs to inject something dissimilar to operate far stand upwards out of the crowd. Perhaps the furnish of the V6 would help?
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4
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| Ownership | 2.4 |
| Year Introduced | 2006 (Facelifted 2008) |
| Vehicle Classification | Compact Crossover |
| The Basics | |
| Body Type | 5-door crossover |
| Seating | 5 |
| Engine / Drive | F/R |
| Under the Hood | |
| Displacement (liters) | 2.4 |
| Aspiration | NA |
| Layout / # of Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| BHP @ rpm | 166 @ 6,000 |
| Nm @ rpm | 227 @ 3,800 |
| Fuel / Min. Octane | Unleaded / 93 |
| Transmission | 4 AT |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Dimensions as well as Weights | |
| Length (mm) | 4,500 |
| Width (mm) | 1,810 |
| Height (mm) | 1,683 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,640 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1,580 |
| Suspension as well as Tires | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Multi-Link |
| Front Brakes | Vented Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Vented Disc |
| Tires | 225/65R17 |
| Wheels | Alloy |
| Safety Features | |
| Airbags | 2 |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | Yes |
| Traction / Stability Control | No |
| Parking Sensors | No |
| Exterior Features | |
| Headlights | Halogen |
| Fog Lamps | Front |
| Auto Lights | No |
| Auto Wipers | No |
| Interior Features | |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane |
| Seating Adjustment | Manual |
| Seating Surface | Fabric |
| Folding Rear Seat | Yes, 60/40 |
| On-Board Computer | Yes |
| Convenience Features | |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes |
| Power Mirrors | Yes |
| Climate Control | No |
| Audio System | Stereo CD MP3 |
| No. of Speakers | 4 |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Yes |
Car Review - 2011 Suzuki K Vitara 4X2 Features & Specifications
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