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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Exterior
From the center roof pillar forward, the SX4 Sport sedan is a dead ringer for
the SX4 Crossover, featuring the same stylishly assertive face with creased
bodywork. The SportBack ditches the Crosso ...
Coat Hooks (if equipped)
Coat Hooks (if equipped)
You can hang clothing on the coat hooks.
These hooks are not designed for large or
heavy items.
WARNING:
If your vehicle is equipped with side
curtain air bags, do no ...
Ride & Handling
Even with its 18-inch sport wheels and low-profile tires, my Kizashi rode
quite comfortably. I felt more pavement disruptions when I had three passengers
on board. In some cars it's the opposite. ...