2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

In this 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara review, you will be provided with some of the details of this newly released vehicle. The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara features a 4-cylinder, 2.4 liter inline that is capable of producing 162 pound feet of torque and 166 horsepower. All of the base models feature a 5-speed manual transmission, while the other versions have a 4-speed automatic transmission. All the vehicles in the lineup have RWD as standard; however, 4WD is on all the trim levels, with the exception of the base. On the Limited Edition, the 4WD also includes low range gearing.

In the test of the performance of the Grand Vitara, the RWDs took 10.2 seconds to achieve 60mph. The estimates of the EPA for the fuel economy of the Grand Vitara are less than the best. The RWD models had an estimated 22mpg highway, 19mpg city and a combination of 22mpg; on the other hand, the 4WD models returned 23/19/20.

This 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara review will now cover some of the features of this new vehicle:

• Safety – The Grand Vitara has standard safety features such as: side airbags for the front seats; side curtain airbags (full length); antilock disc brakes; and traction and stability control. In testing, the Grand Vitara only required 110 feet to make a stop from 60mph.

• Special Features and Interior Design – The 5-passenger interior of the Grand Vitara is rather attractive; however, it seems somewhat outdated when compared to the other cabins of most of its competitors. The controls and the gauges are very easy to read and are also well place; however, the removable navigation system is somewhat out of reach. Additionally, it is a bit difficult trying to read and operate the navigation screen, as it quite smaller than most units that are built-in.

• Even though there is sufficient amount of room for you to stretch out in the Limited Edition, the cloth upholstery of the Premium models is a lot more comfortable than the leather upholstery found in the Limited model. Another one of the disadvantages of the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is the lack of space to store small items such as MP3 players and cell phones.

• Driving Impressions – The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a great choice for your daily errands and commuting; however, the firm seats can become tiresome and uncomfortable if you are travelling long distances. Additionally, the handling is not as stable as some of the other newly released 2012 vehicles.