Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV
What's New for 2013
This is the last year for the Grand Vitara, as Suzuki has stopped selling cars in the United States.
For this final year, the 2013 Grand Vitara gets a freshened front fascia and grille.
Bluetooth is now standard across all trims, while alloy wheels are now standard on
Premium models.
For this final year, the 2013 Grand Vitara gets a freshened front fascia and grille.
Bluetooth is now standard across all trims, while alloy wheels are now standard on
Premium models.
Introduction
The compact SUV segment has made huge leaps forward in quality and refinement
over the past few years, and comprises many models that outpace the 2013 Suzuki
Grand Vitara in areas that are of top concern to shoppers in this segment.
Adding insult to injury, Suzuki has ceased new car sales in the United States after
filing for bankruptcy.
over the past few years, and comprises many models that outpace the 2013 Suzuki
Grand Vitara in areas that are of top concern to shoppers in this segment.
Adding insult to injury, Suzuki has ceased new car sales in the United States after
filing for bankruptcy.
The Grand Vitara isn't without its strengths. It boasts a generous standard features list,
one that includes amenities -- such as Bluetooth, automatic climate control and a
navigation system -- that are optional extras on rival models. It's also reasonably nimble
off the beaten path, and this capacity for off-road adventuring is rare in this segment.
one that includes amenities -- such as Bluetooth, automatic climate control and a
navigation system -- that are optional extras on rival models. It's also reasonably nimble
off the beaten path, and this capacity for off-road adventuring is rare in this segment.
But this Suzuki has a fatal weakness: a puny four-cylinder engine that disappoints in
terms of both power and fuel-efficiency. The engine struggles to motivate the SUV
with any real authority, and while you'd think this would bring a fuel-economy payoff,
the Grand Vitara's mileage ratings actually lag those of its chief rivals by a significant
margin. Also, ride quality is coarse, and the SUV's overly firm seats take a toll on longer
journeys.
terms of both power and fuel-efficiency. The engine struggles to motivate the SUV
with any real authority, and while you'd think this would bring a fuel-economy payoff,
the Grand Vitara's mileage ratings actually lag those of its chief rivals by a significant
margin. Also, ride quality is coarse, and the SUV's overly firm seats take a toll on longer
journeys.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a compact crossover SUV that is offered in
three trim levels: base, Premium and Limited. Standard features for the base model
include 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry, automatic climate
control, full power accessories, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-only steering
wheel, a trip computer, Bluetooth with streaming audio, an integrated Garmin
navigation system (includes voice commands, real-time traffic and a Google
search function) and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary
audio jack.
three trim levels: base, Premium and Limited. Standard features for the base model
include 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry, automatic climate
control, full power accessories, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-only steering
wheel, a trip computer, Bluetooth with streaming audio, an integrated Garmin
navigation system (includes voice commands, real-time traffic and a Google
search function) and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary
audio jack.
The midrange Premium trim level includes all of the base model's features and
adds 16-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, heated mirrors (4WD models only)
and cruise control.
adds 16-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, heated mirrors (4WD models only)
and cruise control.
The range-topping Limited model will get you 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights,
a sunroof, roof rack side rails, integrated turn signal mirrors, side chrome moldings,
keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, interior
wood trim, heated front seats and a seven-speaker premium sound system.
a sunroof, roof rack side rails, integrated turn signal mirrors, side chrome moldings,
keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, interior
wood trim, heated front seats and a seven-speaker premium sound system.
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