Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a good car ?
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Exterior
Being a Completely Build Unit (CBU), the new Grand Vitara has gone through no changes in terms of looks. It is exactly the same models being sold globally. The body refinements add appeal to its overall profile. It shares a great resemblance with Maruti Jypsy. The front fascia looks very sporty with all new front bumper, honey-comb grille, front fog lamps, body colored ORVMs and multi-reflector halogen projector headlights. The front windscreen is smaller, but doesn’t affect the visibility. There are two speed variable intermittent wiper and washer. Its pronounced wheel arches are well merged with its design. The side profile of the new Vitara is managed well by 17-inches alloy wheels, prominent sidelines, green tinted window glasses and body chromed door handles. Having the Suzuki logo, the 17-inches alloy wheels are covered with the 225/65 size of tubeless tyres and radial. A spare tyre is attached at its rear. The mounted tail lamps cluster, rear fog lamps, stop lamps, rear window demister, rear wiper and washer (one speed intermittent) and body colored tailgate handle add more to its masculine personality. It measures around 4500mm (length) x 1810mm (width x 1695mm (height) with the total ground clearance of 200mm and 2640mm of wheelbase. The new Grand Vitara is available in six colors: Pearl White, Nocturnal Blue Metallic, Blueish Black Pearl, Phoenix Red Pearl, Silky Silver and Clear Beige.
With a perfect blend of sporty black theme and contemporary designing, the interior of the new Grand Vitara looks very elegant. The dashboard is conventional with a new instrument panel integrated with easy to read MDI (Multi Information Display) other distinctive features. There are lots of storage space like two front bottle holders, cup holders (each side), seat back pockets (on both driver and passenger sides), front and rear door trims pockets, floor console with sliding storage and armrest option, cargo room under floor compartment, tailgate storage pocket, cargo room shelf and more. It is packed with a sound audio system with 4 speakers, 2 tweeters, sub-woofers and a centre speaker support. There is a power steering with tilt adjustment. The climate control unit, dual sun visors, rear view mirror, driver side foot rest and well cushioned seats are exclusive comfort features. However, the quality isn’t up-to the mark. With the total wheelbase of 2640mm, the new Vitara is quite spacious. Its rear passenger row is 60:40 split tumble-folding, which offers extra cargo space as and when required.
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is the premium SUV launched by the Japanese auto major back in 2007. Its updated version - the ‘New Grand Vitara’ is relatively more powerful and masculine than its predecessor. The new honey-comb grille, front bumper, front and rear fog lamps, multi-reflector halogen projector headlights, pronounced wheel arches, 17-inches alloy wheels, electrically adjustable ORVMs, green tinted window glasses, mounted tail lamps cluster and stop lamps are the significant cosmetic changes, enhancing its stylish and sporty profile. The true SUV appeal comes with the spare wheel that is attached to its back. The interior of the new Grand Vitara looks very sporty. It is well equipped with various rich features including easy to read MID (Multi Information Display) on dashboard, climate control unit, instrument panel, dual sun visors, rear view mirror, driver side foot rest, a stereo system with 4 speakers, 2 tweeters, sub-woofers and a centre speaker and more. The seats are comfortable with fine cushioning. The cabin is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers with good cargo space and lots of storage options. Equipped with the 2.4-litre VVT (Variable Valve Timing) petrol unit, the new Grand Vitara delivers a decent performance. It offers a displacement of 2393cc. This powertrain comes integrated with 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC and VIS (Variable Induction System) set-up. It is available with two transmission options - a five speed manual transmission and a four speed automatic transmission (only in top-end variant). It produces a peak power of 163.5bhp at 6000rpm and maximum torque of 225Nm at 4000rpm. In terms of acceleration and pickup, the new Grand Vitara is more prompt than its elder sibling. It can attain 100kmph from stand still in just 11.7 seconds. However, the fuel efficiency is major drawback of this SUV. It offers a mileage of 8kmpl in city and 10.4kmpl on highways. The off-roading drivability is enhanced by the wheelbase of 2640mm and 200mm of ground clearance. The new Maruti Grand Vitara MT (with manual transmission) costs around Rs.22.68 lakhs, whereas its AT (automatic transmission) version is priced nearly Rs.24.61 lakhs (prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). If rumours are to believed, the company has decided to discontinue the Vitara due to its poor performance in the market.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara interior
Usually a good practical car for year-round urban and rural use. Convenient for main road and motorway driving, excellent on small roads and off road. Large enough for parking and narrow roads to be useful while being small and slim. Daily maintenance and repairs can be expensive on an older vehicle, but breakdowns are rare or nonexistent. From a driver's perspective, the Grand Vitara seats and suspension aren't as good as the rear Vitara, but passengers prefer them. More load space can be useful, but that means a larger vehicle, and a relatively compact footprint is an advantage. Access to the loading space is great for shopping or heavy loads. It is a well-maintained vehicle with poorly maintained lanes and farm tracks, a four-wheel drive with bad weather or rough ground, and plenty of wheelbase to deal with high bumps, rocks and small flood waters. The Medium High Wheel Base is also helpful for lower spine problems and related strain injuries, making it much easier to get in or out of Vitaras compared to lesser vehicles. This model has several useful stowage places for jack, accessories or anything. Electronics are of course not up to date, but the provision of 12V power stations enables temporary updates. Fuel consumption is similar to my previous cars, probably more than a lot of modern cars, but a car that gets me comfortable without getting stuck is more useful than one that saves a little bit on fuel costs.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara overview
