Model Year
2009
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Style
Luxury 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Base Price
$23,249
Price as Tested
$24,363
Options on Test Vehicle
All-Season Cargo Mat and Net ($130); Floor Mats ($119); Premium Metallic Paint ($115).
Drive Type
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Transmission and Axle Ratio (x:1)
3.727
Engine Type
Inline-4
Displacement (cc / cu-in)
2,393cc (146 cu-in)
Block/Head Material
Aluminum
Valvetrain
Double overhead camshaft
Compression Ratio
10.0
Redline (rpm)
6,400 rpm
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
166 @ 6,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
162 @ 4,000
Brake Type (front)
Ventilated disc
Brake Type (rear)
Ventilated disc
Steering System
Power steering
Suspension Type (front)
MacPherson strut
Suspension Type (rear)
Multilink
Tire Size (front)
P225/65R17 H
Tire Size (rear)
P225/65R17 H
Tire Brand
Yokohama
Tire Model
Geolandar
Tire Type
All-season
Wheel Size
17-by-6.5 inches front and rear
Wheel Material (front/rear)
Alloy
Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb)
3,479
Curb Weight As Tested (lb)
3,517
Weight Distribution, F/R (%)
49/51
Recommended Fuel
Regular unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
17.4
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg)
19 city/25 highway
Edmunds Observed (mpg)
22 mpg
Testing Conditions
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
68
Humidity
13%
Elevation (ft)
1,121
Wind
NW 11
Performance
0 - 30 (sec)
3.6
0 - 45 (sec)
6.5
0 - 60 (sec)
10.2
0 - 75 (sec)
15.9
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph)
17.6 @ 78.7 mph
30 - 0 (ft)
28
60 - 0 (ft)
110
Braking Rating
Average
Slalom (mph)
58.9
Skid Pad Leteral acceleration (g)
0.70
Handling Rating
Poor
Db @ Idle
45.1
Db @ Full Throttle
72.6
Db @ 70 mph Cruise
66.4
Tester Comments
Acceleration Comments
Noisy engine -- loud and rough; turning off ESP doesn't seem to matter for launch.
Braking Comments
Great first run, significant fade as the day progresses.
Handling Comments
Low limits; best way to get good handling is to use gentle inputs.
Specifications
Length (in)
177.1
Width (in)
71.3
Height (in)
66.7
Wheelbase (in)
103.9
Front Track (in)
60.6
Rear Track (in)
61.4
Turning Circle (ft)
36.7
Legroom, front (in)
41.3
Legroom, rear (in)
37.2
Headroom, front (in)
38.2
Headroom, rear (in)
38.2
Shoulder Room, front (in)
56.3
Shoulder Room, rear (in)
54.9
Maximum Seating Capacity
5
Cargo Volume (cu-ft)
23.8
Cargo Volume, rear seats down (cu-ft)
67.3
Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper
3 years/36,000 miles
Power Train
7 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years/Unlimited miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years/36,000 miles
Scheduled Maintenance
Not available
Safety
Front Airbags
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard dual front
Head Airbags
Standard front and rear
Knee Airbags
Not available
Antilock Brakes
4-wheel ABS
Electronic Brake Enhancements
Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution
Traction Control
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Rollover Protection
N/A
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