The Grand Vitara received the highest-possible overall score, Good, in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing. It received the second-best score, Acceptable, in side-impact and roof-strength tests, but earned just a Marginal for its protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, and an electronic stability system. Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for a full list of safety features.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
WARNING:
An air bag supplements, or adds to,
the frontal crash protection offered
by seat belts. The driver and all passengers
must be properly restrained
by wearing seat belts at all times,
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New for 2010
There are no significant changes for 2010. ...
Performance and Functionality
The new Suzuki-developed 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 166
horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of peak torque, delivering EPA fuel economy estimates
of up to 19 mpg/city and 26 mpg/highway. Avail ...