Suzuki introduced the Grand Vitara in 2003, with a powerful V6. Suzuki then came out with the all new Vitara in 2007 equipped with a 2.0 litre inline-4 unit.

The Grand Vitara has in its new looks, the bulging wheels arches now flanked by bigger 225 section 17 inch tyres add a lot of macho appeal to the car. The 2.4 now also sports roof rails which add a sporty touch to the car. Rest of the car is pretty much the same barring the 2.4 and VVT badges. Which is a good thing since the Vitara is quite a handsome looking vehicle. The competitors for this model are the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Honda CR-V. The layout of the dashboard remains the same, but there are some welcome additions in the form of climate control, an all new trip computer and an in-dash 6-CD changer.
A bigger engine, slightly more weight coupled with full time 4WD is bound to take a toll on the fuel efficiency. However, the figures the GV spewed out are pretty much par for the course. Under city conditions the GV sipped a litre of fuel every 7.3 km, while on the highway the figure went upto a decent 11 kmpl. With a 66 litre tank, the Vitara manages a good 541 km before you visit the next petrol pump.

SPECIFICATIONS
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 VVT
Engine: 2.4 litre inline-4 VVT
Displacement: 2393cc
Fuel supply: Fuel Injection
Max power: 165PS @ 6,000rpm
Max torque: 225Nm @ 4000rpm
Bore x Stroke: 92mmx90mm
No of Valves: 16
Compression ratio: 10.2:1
Length: 4500 mm
Width: 1810mm
Height: 1695mm
Wheelbase: 2640 mm
Steering: Hydraulic rack and Pinion
Suspension(front): Independent McPherson Strut
Rear: Multi Link
Brakes (F/R): Ventilated Disc, Solid disc
Boot Space: 398 Litres
Turning Circle: 5.5m
Tyre Size: 225/65 R17
Price: Rs. 16.67 Lakh (Manual)
Rs. 17.97 Lakh(Auto)