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#51 of 1006 Re: Grand Vitara - wrecked [navigator89] by alpha01 Oct 23, 2005 (7:51 am)
Replying to: navigator89 (Oct 22, 2005 6:36 am) Thats completely absurd, why would you bother offering this sensational information to happy owners of this vehicle? You have ZERO knowledge of the circumstances of the crash or how the occupants actually fared. In case you arent aware, its typically preferred to have a mangled vehicle that absorbs impact energy and doesnt not transmit the forces of the crash to the occupant compartment.   alpha Replies to this message: navigator89 (Oct 23, 2005 12:08 pm)
#52 of 1006 Re: Grand Vitara - wrecked [alpha01] by navigator89 Oct 23, 2005 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: alpha01 (Oct 23, 2005 7:51 am) ALPHA   I'm just stating what I saw. If you don't like my post, don't read it. IF GV owners dont like it they dont need to read it.   I really could care less about how the occupants of either car felt.   I only posted that because I dont think I have ever seen such a new model car already damaged.   With only 52 posts on this discussion, there are probably only like 3 owners. The rest of us just follow up on the vehicle, and my message isn't to offend anyone (although apparently people like you take it a different way).   Please accept my apologies if I caused you emotional damage or whatever.
#53 of 1006 Re: Grand Vitara - wrecked [alpha01] by howardkentucky Oct 23, 2005 (1:45 pm)
I think the real point was that your message was basically irrevelant. If you saw a Lincoln Town Car that had been hit by a Peterbuilt, the result would have probably been similar or most probably a lot worse. I doubt that any GV owners really care one way or the other what you saw. It just really doesn't make any difference. When I was a kid, I saw a Corvette that had been T-boned. There was fiberglass all over the road, and about the only thing that was recognizable as a Corvette was the tail lights, but so what? Replies to this message: navigator89 (Oct 23, 2005 8:35 pm) manifold (Oct 23, 2005 9:47 pm)
#54 of 1006 Re: Grand Vitara - wrecked [howardkentucky] by navigator89 Oct 23, 2005 (8:35 pm)
Replying to: howardkentucky (Oct 23, 2005 1:45 pm) You aren't telling me anything I don't know when you say my message was irrelevant. I said it was off topic to begin with. With that warning I told my story.   I didnt post that message with the intent of showing the GV as uncrashworthy car. I simply posted it because I have never seen such a new car being wrecked so soon. This vehicle made it's debut only like 3 months ago.   If GV owners don't care what I saw, then I couldnt care less. It's a free country, they can read my message if they want, or they can ignore it. Replies to this message: manifold (Oct 23, 2005 9:47 pm)
#55 of 1006 Re: Grand Vitara - wrecked [navigator89] by manifold Oct 23, 2005 (9:47 pm)
Replying to: navigator89 (Oct 23, 2005 8:35 pm) The O5 GVs did OK on crash test results. The 06 GVs will no doubt fare even better given the unibody frame, side airbags etc. The 06 design does account for spreading the impact forces to sides and away from the driver/passenger during frontal collisions as much as possible. According to a Car and Driver article, features were also put in to the 06 GV regarding pedestrian impacts (reduce leg/thigh injury, hood absorbing upper body/head impacts etc). I live in DC which is probably the jaywalking capital of the world so thats somewhat good to know. Besides the standard safety package (eps, traction, control, ABS etc) theres also things like back up power in case of engine/main power failure and you can still brake the car.   I'd say the 06 GV is a pretty safe car to be in.
#56 of 1006 Re: Hood [bodble2] by manifold Oct 23, 2005 (10:56 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Oct 05, 2005 12:35 am) What is that little rectangular indentation under the hood line right near the base of the A-pillar? Almost looks like a grab-handle to open the hood. Is the hood a front-hinged design ala Corvette?   Those are vents to to help keep the engine cool and let the heat out.
#57 of 1006 Edmunds Hosts... by rsholland Oct 26, 2005 (8:07 am)
Isn't it time to move this thread out of "Future Vehicles," since it's already on sale?   Bob
#58 of 1006 engine noise by pktrkt Oct 28, 2005 (5:23 pm)
I took a test drive a couple of days ago. As much as I loved its solid body and suspension setup, and smooth 5sp automatic transmission, I thought engine noise was too much and annoying. I wonder if it was a problem with the particular car. Did anyone experience the same?
#59 of 1006 Great GV Review by manifold Nov 05, 2005 (10:39 pm)
great review of the GV   ===================   As good as a BMW X3 but $20k cheaper? Part 1-The exterior 9/7/2005   I must tell you, when I got the invitation to Vancouver for the press launch of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, my expectations about the new SUV weren't the highest.   In fact to be truthful, I went there thinking I was about to drive the lamest vehicle in a long time.   But from the minute I saw it and got inside, I knew I had made a mistake pre-judging it.   Not only did the SUV blow me away, it would turn out to be the best small SUV I've driven next to the BMW X3.   And in some ways, it's nicer!   The new exterior of the Grand Vitara is sharp attractive and aggressive.   No more 'I'm driving the cheapest, generic looking car on earth' look.   Suzuki has raised their design standing, to not only equal but better the Vitara's main competitors, the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and anything Subaru.   The interior is one of the nicest, cleanest layouts you will find anywhere.   Comfortable, functional and a more roomy feel, than its competitors.   Everything is in the right place and tastefully done.   And the drive does not disappoint.   The steering feel and suspension are outstanding.   In fact, I prefer the steering and suspension comfort of the Vitara to the BMW X3.   80MPH through the ‘S’ turns on the way to Whistler…No drama or problem for the Suzuki.   Doubt me?   Go do a comparo of your own at your local dealer.   And remember when you drive it, that the Suzuki’s starting price is less than TWENTY GRAND!!!!   But the big surprise on the Vitara compared to its competitors, is that it can go off-road and not disappoint. REALLY!   http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=5276&offSite=rss
#60 of 1006 Driver Door by ilynch Nov 16, 2005 (2:36 am)
I have noticed a small plastic cover under both front doors, looks like it was going to be door warning lights but it does nothing, the Suzuki dealer has no idea. Can anyone shed any light.

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