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. Rear-wheel drive or a manual transmission (or both) would make for quicker sprints. Though a four-cylinder has been rumored for the 2009 model year, pokier acceleration is practically guaranteed. A stronger V-6 has also been rumored, but we can't guess how that would affect mileage; it could well improve despite a power increase.
The antilock brakes have front discs and rear drums. Another disappointment, drum rear brakes are technically inferior and on their way out, though the Escape is another holdout. It's the result that counts more than the formula, though, and unfortunately MotorWeek cites a 60-0 mph stopping distance of 135 feet, which is a bit long.
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever
Your vehicle’s lighting system is controlled
by three main systems: the Lighting switch,
the Auto-On Headlight System (when the
lighting switch is in the “AUTO” position)
and the Daytime ...
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator
The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is
located on the center of the instrument
panel. When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, this indicato ...
2010 Suzuki SX4 review By Bill Jackson
The 2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack has decent handling, but it's not the car to
bring to the drag strip if you want to win anything — even if it is supposed to
be the performance version of Suzuki's ...