Engine and transmission configurations include:
152-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 171 pounds-feet of peak torque 261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 281 pounds-feet of peak torque Five-speed manual available only in base extended cab 4x2 with inline-four engine Five-speed automatic standard in all other inline-four and all V-6 models Electronically controlled part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case
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-i ...
Tire Changing Tool
Tire Changing Tool
The jack, wheel brace and jack handle are
stowed in the rear left corner of the luggage
compartment. Remove the cover to
access the tools.
To remove the jack, turn its shaft ...
Driving on Slippery Roads
Driving on Slippery Roads
Under wet road conditions you should
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
due to possible slippage of tires during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-covered,
or m ...