Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Suzuki Grand Vitara
Production period: 1998-2015
Class : SUV
Body versions : Station wagon
Previous model: Suzuki Vitara
Successor: Suzuki Vitara (2015)

The Suzuki Grand Vitara is an SUV from Suzuki . The current model, available on the European market, was manufactured in Japan at Suzuki's Iwata plant.

Model history

  • 07/1988: Debut of the predecessor Suzuki Vitara as a three-door, initially with a 1.6-liter engine
  • 07/1990: Start of the predecessor as a five-door (Vitara long)
  • 03/1998: Introduction of the Grand Vitara with three or five doors
  • 03/1999: Introduction of the two-door model as a convertible or with a steel roof; both with 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engines (128 hp)
  • 09/2000: New 2.0 TD with common rail diesel
  • 09/2001: Long version XL-7 (4.70 m) with 2.7 V6 petrol engine (127 kW / 173 PS)
  • 04/2003: Grand Vitara XL-7 with a new front section with 2.7 V6 petrol engine (135 kW / 184 PS)
  • 09/2005: Second generation of the Grand Vitara appears
  • 09/2006: The XL-7 is now an independent model on the GM platform, but no longer an off-road vehicle, but "just" an SUV

Vitara (FT / GT, 1998-2005)

1st generation
Suzuki Grand Vitara five-door (1998-2001)

Suzuki Grand Vitara five-door (1998-2001)
Production period: 1998-2005
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.6–2.7 liters
(69–135 kW)
Diesel engines :
2.0 liters
(64–80 kW)
Length: 4140-4178 mm
Width: 1778-1781 mm
Height: 1709-1740 mm
Wheelbase : 2200-2479 mm
Empty weight : 1470-1735 kg

The Grand Vitara replaced the previous model, Suzuki Vitara , in March 1998 . A version with a longer wheelbase and five doors has been available since 1990. Now the short versions were also called Grand Vitara.

In addition to the closed versions, the model was also available with a soft top. The vehicle has a switchable all-wheel drive .

The top model from September 2001 was the Grand Vitara XL-7 . It differed in its longer wheelbase and a V6 all- aluminum engine, which was only available for this model. At the same time, the other variants were subjected to a facelift. The XL-7 itself was redesigned in April 2003.

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara Convertible (1998-2001)

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara five-door (2001-2005)

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (2001-2003)

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (2003-2005)

Grand Vitara (JT, 2005-2015)

2nd generation
Suzuki Grand Vitara five-door (2005-2009)

Suzuki Grand Vitara five-door (2005-2009)
Production period: 2005-2015
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines:
Otto engines : 1.6–3.2 liters
(78–171 kW)
Diesel engine :
1.9 liters (95 kW)
Length: 4050-4490 mm
Width: 1810-1880 mm
Height: 1685-1695 mm
Wheelbase : 2440-2640 mm
Empty weight : 1480-1816 kg

In September 2005 the completely redeveloped second generation of the Vitara with permanent all-wheel drive appeared. A lock for the center differential and a terrain reduction can be switched on electronically via a rotary switch.

The New Grand Vitara has a torsion-resistant passenger cell with an integrated ladder frame. The rigid rear axle of the predecessor was replaced by independent wheel suspensions in order to get more comfort / smoothness on the road. Thanks to its wheelbase and ground clearance as well as the technical equipment, it is closer to an off-road vehicle than an SUV and is well equipped for use in light to medium terrain.

Among other things, there is a new Comfort Plus equipment similar to that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 of the previous series. This body version no longer differs from that of the other model versions. In addition to numerous other extras, this Comfort Plus equipment includes a leather interior, xenon headlights and a glass sunroof as well as burl wood imitation for the dashboard (only available for this equipment variant).

  • Rear view

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara three-door (2005-2009)

Model maintenance

2009

In January 2009 the Grand Vitara received its first light facelift. The side indicators were integrated into the exterior mirrors. In addition, the control switches for the air conditioning were changed and provided with a digital display for the set temperature.

In the summer of 2010, the exhaust gas classification was changed so that all gasoline engines now meet the Euro 5 standard. The diesel engine has also met the Euro 5 standard since 2012.

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara five-door (2009-2012)

2012

In autumn 2012 the Grand Vitara underwent another facelift . The facelift is particularly noticeable on the front, which includes a new grille and modified bumpers. There are no changes on the engine side.

After ten years, production of the Grand Vitara was stopped in spring 2015.

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara three-door (2012-2015)

Engine variants

model Displacement cylinder Power at 1 / min Torque Vmax Gearbox, as standard Gearbox, optional Emission standard variant construction time
Petrol engines
1.6 16V 1586 cc 4th 78 kW (106 PS) / 5900 145 Nm at 4100 rpm 160 km / h 5 speed manual transmission - Euro 4 Three-door 04/2005–03/2015
2.0 16 V 1995 cc 4th 103 kW (140 PS) / 6000 183 Nm at 4000 rpm 175 km / h 5 speed manual transmission 4-stage automatic Euro 4 Five-door 04 / 2005-09 / 2008
2.4 16V 2393 cc 4th 122 kW (166 PS) / 6000 225 Nm at 3800 rpm 180 km / h 5 speed manual transmission 4-stage automatic Euro 4 Three-door 09/2008 - 03/2015
2.4 16 V 2393 cc 4th 124 kW (169 PS) / 6000 227 Nm at 3800 rpm 185 km / h 5 speed manual transmission 4-stage automatic 5 euro Five-door 09/2008 - 03/2015
2.7 V6 (USA) 2736 cc 6th 136 kW (185 PS) / 6000 250 Nm at 4500 rpm 200 km / h 5 speed manual transmission 5 level automatic Euro 4 5-door 04 / 2005-09 / 2008
3.2 V6 3195 cc 6th 171 kW (233 hp) / 6200 291 Nm at 4000 rpm 200 km / h 4-stage automatic (US) or
5-stage automatic (EU)		 - Euro 4 Five-door 09/2008–10/2012
diesel
1.9 DDiS 1 (DPF) 1870 cc 4th 95 kW (129 PS) / 3750 300 Nm at 2000 rpm 170 km / h 5 speed manual transmission Euro 4 Three and five door models 12/2005–05/2010
95 kW (129 PS) / 4000 300 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm 170 km / h 5 speed manual transmission 5 euro Three and five door models 05/2010–03/2015
1 DDiS: Direct Diesel Injection System

Suzuki XL7 Hill Climb Special

A heavily modified racing version of the Suzuki Grand Vitara called the Suzuki XL7 Hill Climb Special with 740 kW (1007 hp) of power won the international hill climb on Pikes Peak in the USA, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb , in 2006 and 2007 . The driver was Nobuhiro Tajima both times .

Web links

Commons : Suzuki Grand Vitara  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Suzuki Grand Vitara. At AutoBild.de.