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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Performance and Functionality
The new Suzuki-developed 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 166
horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of peak torque, delivering EPA fuel economy estimates
of up to 19 mpg/city and 26 mpg/highway. Avail ...
Built Like a Brute
The Suzuki Grand Vitara continues Suzuki's 40-year heritage of building
compact but rugged SUV-type vehicles, including a model named "Brute." The
current Grand Vitara has proven its dur ...
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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