When did the Suzuki Grand Vitara come out?
It was also sold as the Santana 300 and 350 in Spain. In the Japanese market, it was also sold as the Mazda Proceed Levante . The second generation was launched in 1998 under the “Grand Vitara” badge in most markets.
What kind of safety features does the Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
Passive safety features include six airbags: advanced dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and front and rear side-curtain airbags. For 2007, the Suzuki Grand Vitara receives a tire pressure monitor and a hard-shell spare tire. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a solid choice among compact SUVs.
Can a spare tyre be used on a Grand Vitara?
Perhaps the oddest development of all was the reinstatement of a ‘proper’ spare wheel for the facelift for 2013 – a temporary-use tyre on a steel wheel, not much use as a replacement for a mud terrain tyre damaged on an off-roading outing.
Is the gear lever out of place on a Suzuki Vitara?
The shiny rectangular chrome bezel around the gear lever is singularly out of place, but the driving position is easy to get on with, with good knee clearance and plenty of pedal space.’
Is the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara a good car?
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What was the name of the second generation Suzuki Vitara?
The second and third generation models were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, with the fourth and current series eschewing the “Grand” prefix. In Japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name Suzuki Escudo . The original series was designed to fill the slot above the Suzuki Jimny.
When did the Suzuki Vitara GV1600 come out?
In most international markets the name “Grand Vitara” was adopted. In many markets it was originally only available with larger (two litres and up) engines while the earlier Vitara was still available with smaller engines. In the United Kingdom, a 1.6-litre Grand Vitara (the GV1600) arrived in early 2001.
When did the Toyota Vitara get fuel injection?
In 1995, the Vitara received a fuel-injection system and was marketed as Vitara EPI (Electronic Petrol Injection). However, due to the much higher price, the Vitara EPI sold poorly and was later considered a collector item due to its rarity. Also for 1995, the Vitara got a new interior.