Safety
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.
See also:
Cup Holder and Storage Area (if equipped)
Cup holders are provided in the center
console.
WARNING:
Do not use the cup holder or the storage
bin to hold cups containing hot
liquids or sharp-edged, hard or
breakable objects. Obje ...
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 ...
2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
The 2WD/i-AWD switch is located on the
center console.
For details on how to use the 2WD/i-AWD
switch, refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AW ...