Suzuki Grand Vitara Cars For Sale In Australia

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In the fall of 1997, Suzuki introduced the successor to the Vitara, the Grand Vitara. The sound prefix Grand, which in Latin means big, majestic, grandiose, great, obliged Suzuki specialists to create a car corresponding to the name.

Inheritance from the ancestor Grand Vitara inherited the frame structure of the chassis and all-wheel drive with a connected front axle. The frame is made of steel beams, the cross members of which are positioned so that the maximum torsional rigidity is achieved without unnecessarily increasing the weight of the structure. Front — independent suspension with springs located separately from McPherson struts. The continuous rear axle has a spring suspension on trailing arms with a transverse bar. The front brakes have ventilated discs.

The design of Grand Vitara is dominated by smooth, rounded shapes, large lighting equipment and silver plastic "trim" in a circle stand out.

The interior blends harmoniously with the exterior. The interior trim is dominated by soft, calm colors, everything is done with high quality and soundly. The spare wheel is located on the opensideways tailgate without taking up space inside. The steering column is height adjustable. The rear seats can be folded down individually and the backrests can be folded out to form berths.

The range of power units offers a choice of 4-cylinder petrol engines with electronic injection systems of 1.6 and 2.0 liters and an output of 94 and 128 hp. respectively. Plus V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2.5 liters and 144 hp. with multipoint fuel injection, two camshafts in each head of the block and four valves ncylinder. It is paired with either a manual five-speed gearbox or a four-speed automatic.

The front axle can be connected at speeds up to 100 km / h, and to engage the lowering row in the transfer case, you must stop.

Steering tuning has found an acceptable balance between off-road power steering and feedback to feel confident in fast cornering.

Standard equipment includes: power steering, power windowsnicknames, outside mirrors, central locking, acoustic panel with speakers, as well as a variety of different compartments for small items. Plus two front airbags and belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners.

Optional equipment includes air conditioning, immobilizer and anti-lock braking system.

In 2000, the Grand Vitara appeared with an open body. It is based on a 3-door all-metal version without a rear roof section. This preserves the rigid body structure and protects passengers in alearning to overturn.

The Grand Vitara had to compete with tough contenders such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. When sales began to fall, the company realized that they could finally lose the battle for the consumer, and set about developing the second generation of the model. It had to be designed almost from scratch, since, for example, the frame structure of the body has already become an anachronism in this segment, and a faceless or even just good design would mean a complete failure.

In 2005, the second generation Grand Vitara debuted.

FrontWith its creation, Suzuki specialists listened to enthusiasts from all over the world, who spoke about their requirements for a compact 4x4: design, spaciousness, equipment, technology, safety, and environmental impact. With all this in mind, and without departing from the traditions of the old Grand Vitara, the concern has created a new generation.

The car turned out to be very elegant, dynamic, solid and distinctive. In the exterior, you cannot find a single detail that would hint at its predecessor. Second generation with an integrated frame instead of a fashionable monocoque body,with permanent all-wheel drive, range-change and cross-axle differential lock. This is a completely new car, radically different from the old Grand Vitara.

The new Grand Vitara is available in two body styles: a three- and five-door SUV. The five-door version features a massive C-pillar, which is continued by large taillights - a striking and memorable solution. The gas tank cap is round and can only be opened from the passenger compartment.

The previous model was distinguished by rounded shapes, while the novelty acquired clear lines. Lthe bottom of the bumper protrudes slightly, thus highlighting the spectacular fog lights. Above them are large headlights, under a transparent cover of which are hidden reflectors of the low and high beam. A strip of direction indicators runs along the bottom (xenon headlights can be installed as an option). Between the headlights is an impressively sized mesh grille. The rear of the hood near the windshield pillars is decorated with small plastic air vents - an exclusively decorative design.we.

Flared wheel arches add aggressiveness to the new Grand Vitara. The previous version had plastic arches and wide plastic protection around the perimeter. Now the wheel arches are an extension of the fenders. But the protection at the bottom of the doors was left. However, it is almost invisible, since the plastic was painted in body color. The fifth door is hinged type, equipped with a wiper and a third brake light. It also houses a spare wheel with a plastic casing. Rounding out the look of the Grand Vitara is a 16 '' light alloyrims with a striking five-spoke design (17 inch wheels are available as an option).

The dimensions have also changed. So, the 5-door version added 255 mm in length and 30 mm in width. At the same time, the height decreased by 45 mm, which was achieved, in particular, by implanting the frame directly into the body. Moreover, the vehicle's ground clearance remained unchanged - 200 mm. The wheelbase has grown by 160 mm and now reaches 2640 mm, and the track of the front and rear wheels has increased by 40 and 70 mm, respectively. Thanks to this, it has become much more spacious in the cabin.

Everything inside is new. The interior has noticeably freshened up, the ergonomics have significantly improved. The first thing that catches your eye is the decent quality of finishing materials. And also an unobtrusive but obvious desire of designers to emphasize the sportiness of the model. The seats are geometrically designed with ribbed materials that are pleasing to the eye and to the touch. Plastic inserts for aluminum give some lightness to the front panel and the entire cabin as a whole. The welcoming driver's seat has only three adjustments: lengthwisenew movement, backrest tilt and height adjustment. The steering column is also adjustable, however, only in tilt angle. The steering wheel is three-spoke with the audio control buttons placed on it: switching modes, volume, switching stations / tracks and turning off the sound.

On the horizontal armrest of the driver's door, there is a control unit for the electric windows of all doors and the electric drives for the outside rear-view mirrors. To the left of the steering wheel, under the round ventilation deflector, there is a blockto, including a rotating selector for the headlight hydrocorrector, a fog lamp switch and a dashboard backlight control button.

Under the visor of the instrument panel, right in front of the eyes, there are three separate round windows. The central, largest window is occupied by a speedometer marked up to 200 km / h, inside it there are several pictograms and an odometer liquid crystal display, a tachometer marked up to 8000 rpm on the left, and a gear indicator on the right, indicators of the fuel level in the tank and the temperature of the cooling liquids. The backlight willIt is operated using optitronic technology: it turns on when the ignition is turned on and goes out only after it is turned off, or forcibly with the button located to the left of the steering wheel. In general, the theme of the circle prevails in the interior decoration of the Grand Vitara - the ventilation deflectors, the rim around the automatic transmission lever, the climate control buttons are all round.

The center console is quite massive, but everything on it is organized quite logically. In the upper part there is a small electronic display, which displays the data of the on-board computer and thermometer. Below- audio system with CD player. Under it is the climatic unit and the joystick for controlling the all-wheel drive transmission. That is, Grand Vitara, unlike its predecessor, has lost the demultiplier lever - its functions are assigned to this switch, which has several positions: "N" allows you to use the winch, "4H" - four-wheel drive and overdrive, "4H LOCK" - four-wheel drive and overdrive, cross-axle differential locked, "4L LOCK" - all-wheel drive and downshift from behindlocked cross-axle differential.

Quite good ergonomics of the cabin as a whole. The long wheelbase guarantees ample legroom in both the front and rear. The large width of the vehicle interior and comfortable seats allow three adults to ride behind in complete comfort. The back of the sofa is adjustable in tilt angle. The seats are easily and quickly removed if necessary. A sufficiently large luggage compartment can be expanded by folding the rear seat backrest. However, only part of the backrest can be folded in a 40:60 ratio. Luggage compartment Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with hooks, neat pockets and an additional niche. Low edges allow you to place and remove luggage without any problems. Everything is very well thought out and functional.

This generation has lost its frame. In addition, all the car's suspensions have become independent. Which, of course, affected the handling. The car obeys the steering better, it is more stable in turns. The new all-wheel drive system also contributes to stability. Most models come with a standard 4-way full 4x4 with center differentiation, a system thatOffers a wide range of traction options for good off-road driving.

The four available engines offer a variety of performance combinations, from fuel-efficient to uncompromising power and rotation. In the domestic market, the Suzuki Grand Vitara is offered with two petrol engine options. Two-liter four-cylinder with a capacity of 145 hp. and a 2.7-liter V6 with 184 hp. In the first case, you can choose a five-speed "mechanics" or a four-speed "automatic". The top version of the V6 is aggregated with a new automatic five-speedstepped transmission. For European buyers of the Grand Vitara, the choice is somewhat different - the base engine is 1.6 liters (100 hp) plus a 1.9 TD turbodiesel. A two-liter version is also available for the five-door body. There can be an “automatic machine” with any configuration.

Suzuki specialists paid special attention to safety. ESP adds stability provided by the vehicle's low center of gravity with four main features: anti-lock braking system (ABS); electronic brake force distribution (EBD); traction control (TCS); and controll of stability. The Grand Vitara Corps provides the first line of defense plus a survival spot. The pedals are designed to minimize injury to the limbs and the airbag system to prevent injury. All models come with child seat mountings that are made to ISO FIX standards.

In 2008, the Suzuki Grand Vitara was restyled. The manufacturer found a more than solid reason to update its famous model: the car celebrated its 10th anniversary. External changes don't wear a roaryouthful character. In fact, the exterior of the updated car is not much different from the body design of the previous, pre-styling generation. The overall dimensions of the updated model are 4060x1810x1695 mm, the wheelbase is 2640 mm. The car received a redesigned front bumper, new front fenders with dedicated wheel arches, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and a radiator grille with larger cells. Sporty notes in the exterior design of the Suzuki Grand Vitara are "performed" by 18-inch rims, whichrye are installed on five-door modifications of the car. On the other hand, variants of the model equipped with 17-inch wheels have a pronounced off-road look. In addition, restyling has expanded the color palette of body paint. With all this, the model has retained its individual, recognizable appearance.

The interior of the salon has significantly freshened up, the ergonomics have improved. For example, now in front of the driver's eyes is an information screen integrated into the dashboard, where information about the operation of vehicle systems is displayed in an easy-to-read format.ila. On the comfortable steering wheel located on the adjustable column, as before, you can see the buttons for controlling the audio system and the climate control system, only now these buttons are supplemented with illumination. The arrangement of some elements has changed. Most of the function keys are located on the center console: a climate control button, a heater control knob, a head unit that combines the functions of a radio receiver and a six-disc CD changer. At the automatic transmission selector, in addition to the Power mode button, it is placedor the keys for the heated front seats and a 12-volt electrical outlet. More powerful engines forced Japanese engineers to improve the level of noise insulation in the cabin. In addition, along with high-quality plastic, the interior of Grand Vitara, depending on the version, has chrome elements (for example, five-door modifications have chrome handles), as well as trim details stylized in ebony.

The changes also affected the technical part. Two new engines have been added to the range of motors. One with a volume of 2.4 liters, equipped with an automatic systemvariable valve timing, the other is a 3.2-liter V6. The new 2.4-liter powertrain replaces the previous 2.0-liter engine with 140 hp. The new engine installed on the three-door version of the model has a power of 166 hp, the same engine, installed on the five-door version with a five-speed manual transmission, develops up to 169 hp. Equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and five-speed manual transmission, the three-door Grand Vitara accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.2 seconds. and develops up to 180 km / h maximum speed.

Six-cylinderV-shaped engine with a volume of 3.2 liters. has a power of 232 hp. at 291 Nm of torque, it consumes up to 10.6 liters. in a mixed cycle. The five-door version of the Grand Vitara, equipped with a 3.2-liter engine and a five-speed automatic transmission, accelerates to 100 km / h in 9.3 seconds. and has a top speed of up to 200 km / h. The version with the latest power unit is considered "flagship" - only it, in the basic configuration, received such options as Hill Descent Control (a system that maintains a speed of 5 or 10 km / h during descent) and Hill Hold Control (brakes a crosssover when moving your foot from the brake to the gas).

In the list of modifications of the "facelift" model, there was also a brake system, now disc brakes are installed instead of rear drum brakes. The supporting frame that the previous generation Grand Vitara had is now gone, and the crossover's center of gravity has become lower, which has a positive effect on the cornering characteristics.

According to the results of a series of crash tests of the EuroNCAP series, the updated model Suzuki Grand Vitara received 30 points for ensuring the safety of its passengers. High safety performance withAli is achievable due to the fact that the body of the model consists of a rigid frame of the frame, energy-absorbing zones and deforms upon impact, without causing great damage to the passengers of the car. In addition, the Grand Vitara has the systems necessary to ensure active safety, which, in addition to ESP and ABS, also include the system for keeping the vehicle on the descent and ascent (HHC). Passive safety of passengers in the cabin is guaranteed by six airbags, of which two are frontal, two side and curtain airbags, as well as three-point seat belts.dampness with pretensioners.

In 2010, Suzuki announced an upgrade to export versions of the vehicle. Grand Vitara 2011 model year has lost the spare wheel on the tailgate, due to which the overall length of the car has decreased by 200 mm. Instead of a spare wheel, the manufacturer offers a sealant and a compressor for quick wheel repair. The 1.9-liter diesel engine has been upgraded to comply with the Euro 5 environmental level. The basic equipment of all versions of the crossover includes a self-locking center differential and electricDownshift code in the transfer case. All models are equipped with anti-lock braking system and brake force distribution system.

In 2012, the Suzuki Grand Vitara underwent another upgrade. The presentation of the European version of the car took place at the Moscow Motor Show on August 29, 2012.

In Russia, the car is offered in two body versions: three-door and five-door variants. The three-door Grand Vitara has 4060 mm in length, 1810 mm in width, 1695 mm in height, 2440 mm of wheelbase and 200 mm of ground clearance.By the way, the three-door boasts a good indicator of the geometric cross-country ability of the body, the angle of entry is 29 degrees, the angle of departure is 36 degrees, and the longitudinal cross-country ability is 20 degrees. The 5-door version of the Grand Vitara, focused on comfort and optimal use of the usable space, has the following external parameters: length is 4500 mm, width is 1810 mm, height is 1695 mm, wheelbase is 2640 mm, ground clearance is 200 mm. The weight of the car varies from 1533 kg to 1584 kg. For a five-door with a body geometry, the situation is somewhat worse if the angle of entry is suchsame, as in the three-door brother - 29 degrees, then the angle of longitudinal cross-country ability is slightly less - 19 degrees, but the exit angle is much less, only 27 degrees.

The 2013 Grand Vitara has changed quite a bit in appearance. Instead of a mesh, the radiator grill received two cross-members expanding towards the middle, and a stamp appeared on the front bumper, reminiscent of a "kenguryatnik". The optics of the headlights have changed, the foglights are located in the wells, an apron has appeared along the edge of the bumper. The rear is crowned with a large tailgateka opening to the side and vertical lights.

Depending on the configuration, the rims can be 16-inch steel, or, for example, cast. In addition, Suzuki designers have created sporty 18-inch 7-spoke alloy wheels in urban style especially for the inhabitants of megalopolises. Fans of suburban life will certainly love the 17-inch 5-spoke off-road wheels.

For the restyled Grand Vitara, the following body colors are offered: Pearl Pnoenix Red (red), Silky Silver Metallic (silver), Pearl White Metallic (white), PearlNocturne Blue, Bluish Black, Metallic Quasar Gray, Metallic Pearl Gaia Bronze (bronze), Bison Brown Pearl Metallic 2 (brown).

The car interior continues the severity and straightness of the body lines. The interior changes are cosmetic, the materials used in the decoration have become better. The interior is not only comfortable but also functional. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height and has a minimum set of buttons (music control). Illuminated steering wheel switches improve visual control of the audio system. Information dA splash integrated into the dashboard informs the driver in Russian about the current operating modes of the car. For vehicles with 2.4 liter engines, the panel also displays the transmission operating mode, current fuel consumption, average speed and power reserve, among others. The Grand Vitara salon has a huge number of all kinds of drawers and pockets where you can put various useful little things.

The driver's and passenger's seats are heated and have a set and range of adjustments sufficient for a convenient location. In the second pdu five-door version of the space with a margin for three passengers, but the three-door rear two passengers will hardly accommodate. On the 5-door model, the rear seat has an armrest that divides it into two seats for maximum rear seating comfort. The trunk of the five-door Grand Vitara is designed to carry 398 liters with the rear row occupied, folding the second row seats will be able to load up to 1386 liters. The short body of the crossover with four passengers has a tiny trunk of 184 liters, with a driver and in frontas a passenger, its cargo capacity increases to 964 liters.

In Russia, the 2013 Grand Vitara is offered in three trim levels. In the basic version, power steering, power windows for all doors, central locking, air conditioning, on-board computer, heated front seats, electric heated mirrors, front and rear fog lights, six airbags, CD MP3 music, fabric seat upholstery, rubber 225/70 R16 are available on steel discs.

Maximum equipment has a combination seat upholsteryleather, color touch screen (6.1 inches), Garmin navigator, audio system with voice control (CD MP3 USB AUX iPhone and iPod, Bluetooth), cruise control, alloy wheels with 225 / 60R18 tires, headlights with xenon filling and washer, engine start button.

In the process of updating, the technical characteristics of the Japanese crossover did not undergo much interference from the company's engineers. Fully independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and multi-link rear axle (five levers). Independent suspension and permanentall-wheel drive provide a smooth ride and stability on the road. The presence of a center differential lock and a low gear in the transfer case allows the car to overcome obstacles.

All 5-door models are equipped with a 3-mode all-wheel drive transmission with a limited slip center differential, which provides a wide range of tractive force distribution options for driving on different types of roads and off-road. The switch for one of the 3-x four-wheel drive modes is foundIt is located on the center console, which makes it as convenient as possible to select the desired mode. To switch to N (neutral) or 4L Lock (low gear with a locked center differential), the shift knob must be recessed, which prevents accidental unwanted activation of these modes.

Under the hood are petrol engines familiar from pre-styling models. The three-door version of the SUV is powered by a 107-horsepower 1.6-liter engine. It accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 14.4 seconds. Average fuel consumptiontons 8.2-8.5 liters. The maximum speed is 160 km / h. The five-door version is offered with engines of 2.0 (140 hp) and 2.4 liters (169 hp). Transmission - 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. But the 3.2 liter version of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is no longer sold, apparently due to low demand. There are no diesel versions, alas, on the Russian market either.

The developers of Grand Vitara 2013 paid special attention to safety: the body structure combines a rigid frame of the frame and crumple zones that absorb impact energy. Body rigidity is reinforced withImpact-resistant beams installed in the doors of the car.

On vehicles with a 3.2L engine, Hill hold control (HHC) not only improves active vehicle safety, but also improves off-road capability. Even the standard equipment of the Grand Vitara includes ABS, EBD and six airbags: two front, two side and protective curtains. Also, all cars are equipped with special ISO FIX fasteners for child seats and three-point seat belts (for the frontseats - with pretensioners and restraint limiters).

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