Exterior & Styling
One good thing I can say about the Grand Vitara is that it's relatively distinctive looking. It has some similarities to earlier-generation Saturn Vues, and whether you like it or not is for you to determine, but standing out in today's market is uncommon. Suzuki's play on the ubiquitous fender vent is an element notched into the trailing edge of the hood where it wraps over the fender. The Grand Vitara is one of the few remaining SUVs that carries its spare tire on the outside below the rear window. This keeps the tire from robbing interior space without taking up residence in the undercarriage, which diminishes the car's departure angle. But I'll get to that aspect in a moment.
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Ride & Handling
Even with its 18-inch sport wheels and low-profile tires, my Kizashi rode
quite comfortably. I felt more pavement disruptions when I had three passengers
on board. In some cars it's the opposite. ...
Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Kizashi achieved
the top score of Good in frontal, side and rear impacts, and was rated
Acceptable for roof strength. In this crowded cla ...
Kizashi in the Market
For what it is, the Kizashi is priced reasonably well, though Suzuki might be
wise to lower the price as an incentive for buyers. Both the compact and midsize
classes are crowded and include some ...