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.
Safety
An electronic stability system is optional on the sedan and standard on the
Crossover. Standard features include:
Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes Side-impact airbags for front and rear seats
Sid ...
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 performance
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Cup Holder and Storage Bin (if equipped)
Cup holders and a storage bin are provided
as shown.
To access a bin, push the release button.
To use the console bin, pull the lever up
and open the lid.
To use the rear cup holders, open ...