Our Review 2002 Suzuki Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara for 2002
Made in CANADA for Suzuki, the Vitara for 2002 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $18,199 USD with a invoice price of $16,743 USD.
Vitara Dimensions
In 2002 the Vitara has an overall length of 163.00 inches and a width of 67.30 inches. It sits a total of 65.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.20 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Vitara a turning radius of 34.20 inches. It uses 215/65R16 tires with a wheelbase of 97.60 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 3009 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Vitara gets 22 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway off a 16.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Vitara are also available.
Pricing
The Vitara retails for $18,199 USD with a invoice price of $16,743 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, CD Changer, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Fog Lights.
Exterior color choices include Bright White, Cranberry Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Ivy Green Metallic, Platinum Silver Metallic, Satin Black with interior choices of Gray Cloth Seat Trim. The Vitara seats 5 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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