Safety
The Grand Vitara received the highest-possible overall score, Good, in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing. It received the second-best score, Acceptable, in side-impact and roof-strength tests, but earned just a Marginal for its protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, and an electronic stability system. Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for a full list of safety features.
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Safety and Packages
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equipment, including zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones,
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Modification Warning
WARNING:
Do not modify this vehicle. Modification
could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance or durability
and may violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performa ...
Tires
For safe operation of your vehicle, it is
important that the tires be the correct type
and size, in good condition, and properly
inflated. Be sure to follow the requirements
and recommendations in ...