Experience a real 4x4 that's designed to shape your character - The Grand Vitara 5 door.

Cockpit
Broaden your family's horizons and lifestyle

As the head of the household you have tremendous responsibilities. However the cockpit of the Grand Vitara 5-door is ergonomically designed to let you fulfill these obligations with consummate ease so that driving becomes fun rather than a chore. Slide behind the wheel and you'll immediately appreciate that the layout of the seat, pedals and sedan-like steering wheel angle is the epitome of comfort and functionality.

Ergonomic cockpit

Switches for indicators, lights, wipers and washers are at your fingertips for instant activation. Monitoring of the vehicles vital signs can be accomplished at a glance, the comprehensive instrument console comprises a large speedometer and tachometer along with temperature and fuel gauges plus a host of warning lights.

To greatly assist your powers of concentration, the Grand Vitara 5-door is equipped with such standard amenities as power steering, electrically adjustable outside mirrors, central door locking and electric windows; features that considerably enhance your everyday driving convenience. The efficient ventilation system provides outstanding comfort for all cabin occupants and also contributes to safety by preventing fogging of the side windows to ensure a clear view of the door mirrors. The optimum cabin temperature can be maintained regardless of the number of passengers and the weather conditions with the optional air conditioning system. Shop or commute with flair, then when the weekend comes around, go wherever your collective spirit of adventure leads you. Let Suzuki lift some of the responsibilities from your shoulders by changing your family's lifestyle - for the better.

Interior
Grand Vitara travel time Is quality time

Fashionable interior

Take any seat in the Grand Vitara 5-door and you'll discover that its trim compact exterior belies the spaciousness within. The tastefully appointed interior is fashionable and most definitely family functional. The ample headroom and leg clearance allow plenty of room to relax in comfort. Well-cushioned bucket seats with headrests provide firm lateral support even when traveling off-road. The seats can be folded in a variety of configurations to accommodate the myriad needs of your family. If you run out of energy, just fold the seats fiat and take a refreshing well-earned nap. Full trim and carpeting offer just the right balance of luxury and practicality while cabin serenity is ensured by noise and vibration damping material in the dashboard and beneath the floor. A capacious console box and numerous storage pockets cater to your family's travel needs and convenient cup holders let you enjoy liquid refreshment en route. Even when exploring the wilderness, its nice to know you can depend on the comforts of civilization.

Frame & Body
Off-road ability depends on a 4x4 heritage

Full Frame 4X4

The Grand Vitara 5-door full-frame 4x4 is just such a vehicle, designed with adventure in mind to match your spirit of adventure. The sturdy ladder-type frame offers outstanding rigidity, vibration damping and durability to cope with the rigors of travel when you leave the asphalt behind. The three-section arrangement allows greater design freedom for the most effective cabin arid chassis layout; and cross members ensure the side frames have the capability to absorb omni-directional forces. Both the frame and the high-tensile sheet-steel body were subjected to comprehensive computer analysis to determine the lightest possible structure while increasing overall rigidity. This rugged strength ensures that your off-road confidence is based on a firm foundation. Bolstering that assurance are Suzuki's rust-resisting galvanizing processes that coupled with an underbody coating and stainless steel muffler provide reassuring long-term durability. The Grand Vitara 5-door is a purpose-built vehicle with one purpose - to be the vehicle of pleasure for you and your family.

Engine
Dynamic drivetrains for a versatile vehicle

Power and torque

Power and torque are essential for serious off-road travel - the Grand Vitara 5-door offers a choice of three engines that possess ample quantities of both. The new all-aluminium 2.5-litre DOHC V6 24-valve powerplant is lightweight and compact and gives the Vitara an outstanding power-to-weight ratio. Its Direct Drive Valvetrain reduces mechanical loss with the cams directly operating the valves, realizing more power and quicker response throughout the revrange as well as contributing to lower fuel consumption. Engine noise and vibration are minimized through measures such as the front hydraulic engine mount, oil-pressure-type timing chain adjuster and new micro-grooved bearings.

Dynamic responsive performance is also the hallmark of the lightweight all-aluminium 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve engine that incorporates electronic Multi Point injection and the Direct Drive Valvetrain. Low to mid-range torque is excellent on tracks or in traffic and the 16-bit engine-management microcomputer optimists fuel consumption.

For those of you who desire the rugged dependability and renowned fuel efficiency of a diesel, the Grand Vitara's lightweight 2.0-litre engine is the answer to your needs. The intercooler turbocharger provides the quick response necessary for highway driving; and with maximum torque produced at just 2000rpm, city traffic and off-road adventures are handled with consummate ease. Suzuki's newly developed electronically controlled fuel injection is a major contributor to the greater power and torque of this engine. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation system realists cleaner exhaust emissions and ceramic glow plugs ensure ease of starting even in winter. All these powerplants offer outstanding levels of economy and when coupled with the large fuel tank provide a remarkably reassuring driving range. There's a choice of transmissions - 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual.

Electronic AT features two modes - normal and power - and a lockup mechanism. The newly developed Drive Select 4x4 allows you to shift from 2WD to 4WD on the move to counter changes in surface conditions instantly and maintain continuous traction. Answer the call of the wild with the Grand Vitara 5-door.

Safety
Built with your family's safety in mind

The Grand Vitara 5-door features numerous active and passive safety measures designed to enhance your family's security. The high seating position coupled with the low-mounted spare wheel provides superb visibility. A 4-wheel anti-lock braking system is also available to assist driver control when braking hard on slippery roads or loose surfaces. Three-point ELR seatbelts with pre-tensioners are fitted as standard equipment while side door beams help preserve cabin integrity. Owning the Grand Vitara 5-door will encourage you to seek out new horizons and Suzuki has endeavored to ensure that you and your family will pursue your dreams of adventure and freedom in safety.