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1006 messages, Last post on Oct 11, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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Today while at the shopping mall I just spotted this vehicle. I wasn't too sure what it was, but the badge said it was a Grand Vitara. I didn't expect to see it too soon. Anyway, it was in royal blue, and it looked great. Much better than the bland/boring design of the current XL7 and Grand Vitara. It looks a whole lot bigger, even more than the XL7. Apparently it's 12 inches longer. It must have been imported from Japan, but it had RHD! It started selling May 16 in Japan according to Autoweek. I didn't even know these were out! 
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Replying to: navigator89 (Jul 10, 2005 3:53 am) Are you near Suzuki's American headquarters? It could be a pre-production model being tested by a Suzuki employee . Did it have "manuafacturer's" license plates? Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Jul 10, 2005 6:42 am) I'm in the Middle East, so maybe the model will be released here before being released in America. It had normal plates, as far as I can remember.
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Replying to: navigator89 (Jul 10, 2005 3:11 pm) Bob |
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It was a pretty base model, but with full-time AWD. This vehicle will go a long way towards changing Suzuki's image here, and for the better. I was very impressed. The power is good; not great but good, and certainly seemed more powerful than the non-turbo Forester 2.5. It seemed very well made, and is about as roomy as a CRV. It lacks the height of the CRV, so the CRV may have more "total" space. Either way it's much roomier than the Forester. The rear seats fold like the CRV, meaning split-fold and tumble. The ride is not as good as the Forester, mainly because it appears to be a bit more rugged, and you can feel that going over bumps. It's weight is around 3600 lbs, which is in the Outback H-6 neighborhood. The steering seemed to be pretty quick, and quicker than the Forester I think. The one I drove had the 5-speed automatic. All new Grand Vitaras have a 185 HP 2.7L V6 (w/timing chain), fully independent suspension, choice of 2WD, full-time 4WD, or 4-Mode 4WD (Neutral, 4-hi full-time, 4-hi lock, 4-lo lock), stability control, ABS, fullsize spare and 3K towing. They start around $19K. The one I drove was around $22K. It's a very nice package. Bob
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there's incentives already. A $199/month lease for 36 months.
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Replying to: jchan2 (Sep 04, 2005 3:32 pm) It could also be nothing more than a reaction to the high gas prices and the associated anti-SUV fever that is now so prevalent; just covering their butts, so to speak. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Sep 05, 2005 6:40 am) But the Grand Vitara isn't one of those full sizers that get 10 MPG and depend on low gas prices and America's desire for those large trucks to sell... The Grand Vitara could actually be considered efficient when compared to say an Excursion or H2. I guess Suzuki is trying to boost sales with this tactic, especially since its right after launch. |
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