Suzuki's Grand Vitara small crossover is one of the few in its class to offer relatively sophisticated off-road capability, something that's increasingly difficult to find in most crossovers.
While that capability will appeal to a certain group of shoppers, what's most impressive about the Grand Vitara is that it also boasts on-road driving characteristics that rival those same competitors.
Even though the Grand Vitara's driving experience is one of its strong points, its interior design significantly lags the competition, which is advancing quickly.
Going & Stopping
For a V-6 with paltry mileage, the Grand Vitara's acceleration is merely
adequate. Our friends at MotorWeek clocked a comparably equipped 4WD Grand
Vitara automatic's 0-60 mph time at 9.0 seconds. ...
Luggage Compartment Light
Luggage Compartment Light
The luggage compartment light is located
at the left side of the rear luggage compartment.
When you open any of the doors including
the tailgate with the luggage compar ...
Cargo & Towing
As noted, the Grand Vitara's maximum trailer weight is 3,000 pounds — twice
that of the CR-V and four-cylinder Escape, but less than the Escape V6, which
has car-based construction and better mi ...