Suzuki Grand Vitara 5 doors test since 2008 SUV

Reviews of the owners. Suzuki Grand Vitara

Dmitry Mironov, 29 years old, chief engineer, driving experience of 10 years
All my life I traveled to the True of foreign cars, the last 5 pieces - Audi. And then suddenly I decided to purchase a new car, especially in the family, an increase was expected.
Since I go to the cottage all year round and work in a construction company I decided to take Grand Vitara.
Interesting features of your car:
Among crossovers, this is the only model that has a real all -wheel drive with locks. The appearance of the car is thought out very well. I think Grand Vitara is the most beautiful in my class. Ergonomics is also very competently. All buttons are in their places, it is convenient to control the systems, there is nothing superfluous.
The identified shortcomings:
1. The interior traculation is very uncomfortable. The rear seats in folded form eat a lot of space.
2. When driving, the rear seats vibrate and creak.
3. In general, I want to say that, despite the fact that the car was produced in Japan, the assembly quality is very low. Over time, almost all the details of the cabin begin to creak.
4. The car is very noisy, and it is difficult to drive without additional sound insulation.
5. Long trips showed that the driver's seat is not thought out (the back is very tired).
Your next car:
I am thinking about Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback
Price $ 37,000
Year of release 2007
The acquisition date 2007
The engine is gasoline, 2.0 liters, 140 hp
Automatic transmission, 4-speed
Average fuel consumption 14 l/100 km
Total mileage 6500 km
Personal mileage 6500 km
Operational expenses N.D.

General assessment of the car (out of ten points)
Six points
Evaluative statement (out of five points)
Body
Design, style: 5
Prestige: 3
Quality: 3
Ease of landing/landing: 4
Trunk: 2
 
Salon
Service: 4
Ergonomics of the driver's seat: 4
Finishing: 4
Organization of little things: 5
Music and other Media-Supply: 5
 
Comfort
Smoothness: 3
Noise insulation: 2
Climate installation: 4
 
Shodal qualities
Stability on line: 4
Management: 4
Brakes: 4
Dynamics: 4
Convenience of transmission: 5
Maneuverability and convenience in the city, dimensions: 5
Cracability: 5
 
Safety
Review: 4
Active safety system equipment: 5
Passive security systems equipment: 5
Head optics: 5
 
Finance
Price/Quality: 5
Warranty: 3
Fuel economy: 3
Loss of the initial cost: 4
Tax: 5
Service cost: 5
Reliability: 3
The standard audio system
Convenience of management: 5
Convenience of the location of the head device: 5
Sound volume: 5
Sound Distortion: 5
The presence of low frequencies (the ability to reproduce): 4
General sound quality: 5
The presence of mp3: 5
AFC input: 5
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [April 2008]