Engine and transmission configurations include:
152-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 171 pounds-feet of peak torque 261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 281 pounds-feet of peak torque Five-speed manual available only in base extended cab 4x2 with inline-four engine Five-speed automatic standard in all other inline-four and all V-6 models Electronically controlled part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case
Fuel Filler Cap
The fuel filler cap is located on the right
rear side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door
can be unlocked by pulling up on the
opener lever located on the outboard side
of the driver’s seat ...
Ride & Handling
The Grand Vitara has independent front and rear suspensions, which remains
the exception among offroad vehicles, but I didn't find the ride particularly
carlike. The firmness is more like a conven ...
Folding Seats
Folding Rear Seats
To fold the rear seats forward:
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center
and left seating position into the pocket
of the seat cu ...