Vital Statistics: 2000 Suzuki Vitara
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2000 Vitara is manufactured in CANADA for Suzuki. It is Suzuki's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $16,799 USD in 2000.
Vitara Dimensions
The 2000 Vitara has standard length of 152.00 inches and a width of 67.30 inches. The Vitara rides 66.50 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 40.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Vitara a radius of 31.50 inches. It uses 215/65R16 tires with a wheelbase of 86.60 inches.
Drivetrain
The Vitara comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2811 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Vitara's generous 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 22 - 23 miles/gallon city driving with a 14.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Vitara retails for $16,799 USD with a invoice price of $15,791 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, AM/FM Radio. Leading optional equipment includes CD Player, CD Changer, ABS Brakes, Removable Top, Running Boards.
Exterior color choices include Brilliant Blue Metallic with White Top, Cypress Green Metallic with Tan Top, Cypress Green with Tan Top, Mercury Silver Metallic with Black Top, Polar White with White Top, Satin Black with Black Top, Victory Red with Black Top with interior choices of Gray Cloth. The Vitara seats 4 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Suzuki Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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