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.
Vehicle Overview
The Equator arrived for 2009 as Suzuki's first venture into the compact
pickup market. The truck is built by Nissan and features mostly Frontier
hardware, but Suzuki had plenty of input in its sty ...
Exterior
The hood, front fenders, grille, bumpers and tailgate are exclusive to
Suzuki. The bed comes with a factory spray-on bedliner and an adjustable
tie-down system. The prominent Suzuki badge on the h ...
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid
level ...