Suzuki also takes advantage of Nissan's electronic brake controls, such as active limited-slip traction control, electronic stability system, hill descent control and hill start assist. Hill descent control helps maintain a slow, steady speed down steep hills so the driver can concentrate on steering. Hill start assist helps keep the truck from rolling back on a steep hill when the driver moves from the brake pedal to the gas pedal. Safety features include:
Standard seat-mounted side-impact airbags Standard side curtain airbags
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and measuring
the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be betw ...
Ride & Handling
It's a good thing that the SX4 handles better than it looks. It's as nimble
as the pros in this class — we're talking the likes of a Lancer, Mazda3 or
Focus. The steering wheel requires a bit mo ...
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara review
Snow buried it in the driveway, but the Suzuki Grand Vitara shook off the
thick white blanket and securely pulled onto the road.
Whether snowy or clear, Grand Vitara was in command.
For 2009, Gr ...