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.
Steering Column Controls
WARNING:
To avoid possible injury, do not operate
controls by reaching through the
steering wheel. ...
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/Trip meter
3. Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
4. Tachometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Temperature gauge
7. Warning and indicator lights ...
Exterior & Styling
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 t ...