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Suzuki Grand Vitara reviews

Suzuki Grand Vitara
4.0 stars
(33) 4.0/5
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Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara a good car?

  • Performance 4.0 stars
  • Running Costs 3.0 stars
  • Comfort 4.0 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.0 stars

Unreliable would not recommend

Added: 28th of January 2024

  • 2019
  • 1.0
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Suv
  • 5
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Engine blew on 4year old Vitara less than 50k miles, split cylinder and melted engine with no warnings and no diagnosis of cause. Not covered by insurance and Suzuki goodwill team refused to contribute to the 9k repair quote. Shocking unreliable would not recommend, Suzuki do not want to know if anything goes wrong

Excellent car

Added: 31st of October 2021

  • 2012
  • 2400
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Suv
  • 5
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I have owned this car for 7 years and driven 54000 miles . Now got 62000 miles on the clock. The car is very comfortable , very reliable , superb on snow ice ,mud ,heavy rain. Tows half ton boat without difficulty or excessive fuel consumption. Averaging 29 mpg on a long run not towing. Less round town. I want to run this until it’s no longer possible to get parts. After all a comparable vehicle will now cost £30,000 plus for a Discovery . If you can get a used petrol engine version in good condition give it serious consideration.

Best Vehicle I have ever owned

Added: 26th of March 2021

  • 2001
  • 2493
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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My 2001 Grand Vitara, was the best vehicle and best of all my Suzuki's that I had ever owned, including my now 2012 Grand Vitara ( Not as happy with this one). The V6 in the Vitara, gave me good economy, and excellent power to weight ratio, especially when pulling my 1600kg caravan, all over Australia. I loved the 4x4 feature, even in auto, it had great engine breaking. I did 380,000km in it, only replaced the belts and a battery. If you maintain services and look after them, especially this model they will go forever. I gave it to my daughter, and she put a further 150,000km on it. I wish I had kept it. I am currently looking for same era Vitara today. The Best vehicle in the Vitara's ever made!

4x2 Manual, will not buy another Suzuki ever

Added: 15th of September 2020

  • 2016
  • 2400
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Suv
  • 5
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Underpowred, poor gas mileage. Too much difference between 1st and 2nd gear, noticeable when going uphill, with shuddering sometimes when taking off on 1st gear, looks like pressure plate does not have enough force or the distanced from the trans to the rear differential should have an intermediate bearing, and not being a one piece trans bar. Dealer said I should take off from 1st with a higher RPM (SIC).  I have to say, that the interior is confortable, great A/C and excellent brakes

Grand Vitara

Added: 15th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Generally a good practical car for all round all year urban and rural use. Comfortable for main road and motorway driving, also fine on minor roads and off road. Big enough to be useful, whilst short and slim enough for parking and narrow roads. Routine maintenance and repairs can be expensive on an older vehicle, but breakdowns are rare or non existent. From the drivers point of view, the Grand Vitara seats and suspension are not as good as the earlier Vitara, but passengers prefer them. More load space would be useful, but that would mean a larger vehicle, and the relatively compact footprint is an advantage. Access to load space is excellent, whether for shopping or heavier loads. It's a very robust vehicle on poorly maintained lanes and farm tracks, four wheel drive is useful with bad weather or rough ground, and the wheelbase high enough to deal with most bumps, rocks, and minor flood water. The moderately high wheelbase is also helpful with lower spine problems and related strain injuries, the Vitaras are very easy to get in or out, compared with lower vehicles. This model has several useful stowage spaces for jack , tools or whatever. The electronics are not up to date of course, but the provision of 12v power outlets enables ad hoc updates. Fuel consumption is similar to my earlier cars, probably more than a lot of modern cars, but a car that will get me there in comfort without getting stuck is more useful than one that saves a bit on fuel costs.

Lovely vehicle

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2016
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Had loads of vita Ray's always good

Grand Viteria

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2004
  • 1996
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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What other car is still going strong on original battery 12 years?

Suzuki Vitara

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2000
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Convertible
  • 2
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Bought this car 3 years ago not very comfortable and not cheap to run but will go anywhere 4 wheel drive and very reliable passed every M.o.t

suzuki grand vitara

Added: 9th of January 2016

  • 2001
  • 2736
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 5
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I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON THE 05 12 2015 FROM WILLIAMS MOTOR COMPANY . WE STAY IN SCOTLAND AND ONLY SEEN THIS VEHICLE ON THE WEBSITE. PHONED THE GARAGE AND THE MAN SAID YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS VEHICLE AS IT IS IN FIRST CLASS ORDER. I HAD THE VEHICLE BROUGHT HOME AND WE ARE ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED WITH IT . THE MAN AT THE GARAGE WAS TRUE TO HIS WORD. I WOULD NOT HESITATE IN USING OR RECOMENDING THIS GARAGE TO ANYONE I!ll BE BACK

White susuki grand vitara

Added: 9th of November 2015

  • 2011
  • 1900
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Estate
  • 5
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This car seems value for money and runs very smoothly

first impression

Added: 22nd of August 2015

  • 2010
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 3
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A good comfortable 4x4 at avery good price

suzuki gv 1.9ddis

Added: 26th of May 2014

  • 2006
  • 1900
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Estate
  • 5
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Nice spacious,true off roader,my ideal car,good on fuel,easy to handle. Very happy

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Added: 19th of November 2013

  • 2005
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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I have had this vehicle for 2 years and I love the driving position and general visibility. I hate the fuel economy 28-30 mpg irrespectiver of driving style. The car has been ultra reliable to date , serviced every 12 months and passing 2 MOT's with no work necessary. It has never let me down. I am thinking about an LPG conversion but the cost is a little high and I think I will lose some of the limited space in the rear.

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2003
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Now has 53,000 miles and 10 years old most people would want to change for a newer model - I don't, this car suits me to a tee and there is nothing that I can find that I would want to replace it with. It is great for on road and even better off road, it goes where heavier more powerful vehicles get stuck. Great seating position and very comfortable and for a 4 x 4 reasonably economical

all round visibility

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2008
  • 1900
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 3
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I love my car even though it is expensive to run. I live in a very rural area and it is very reliable in poor weather conditions. The only feature I dislike is the lack of visibility for parking or maneuvering because the pillars are too wide and take up too much space. There are `blind` spots because of this.

Rugged 4x4

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2012
  • 2400
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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An honest 4x4 that has permanent 4 wheel drive to keep you going when the weather bites. SZ5 spec gives leather HID lights, climate and sunroof but no mp3 connector. It likes a drink at 30mpg avereage and takes £280 to tax but it is easier if you buy it knowing this. The ride is a bit bouncy but potholes are easily tackled.

JUST OK.

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2005
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 4x4
  • 5
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NOT THE MOST COMFORTABLE RIDE BEING VERY HARD, HAS HAD RATTLING NOISES WITH SUSPENSION SINCE NEW AND VARIOUS PARTS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FALL OF FROM TIME TO TIME. A BIT UNDER POWERED AND THIRSTY FOR PETROL. WOULD NOT HAVE ANOTHER.

Grand Vitara XL7

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2006
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Spacious and indestructible :)

Suzuki Fun

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2004
  • 1598
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 2
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Needed a 4x4 as live rurally and in winter local roads are ice-bound. Driveway is also on a 35 degree incline. Although the car has functioned flawlessy (albeit low mileage) the failing of the radio unit and some engine bay/under body seam rusting is not so rewarding. Current mileage at <2k per anum. Ride and general performance acceptable. Cabin is comfortable. Looks and main body retains finish. VERY VERY disappointed that this model got reclassified into the larger 4x4 class and that road ax is £280 next year for a 36 mpg av 1598cc engine of modern day design and build.

Used for towing

Added: 15th of October 2013

  • 2006
  • 1900
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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It's a workhorse and does what it said on the tin.

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