Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Basic Power
This year's four-cylinder engine gains some guts — it makes 150 horsepower, up from last year's 143 — and it works through either a stick shift or a new continuously variable automatic transmi ...

Driving on Hills
Driving on Hills • When climbing steep hills, the car may begin to slow down and show a lack of power. If this happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be opera ...

On-Road
In everyday driving, the Equator rides and handles the way a midsize pickup should. It's smoother than a full-size and easier to park, but without V-8 power. All the test units were 4x4s; we hoppe ...