Our Review 2004 Suzuki Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara for 2004
Made in CANADA for Suzuki, the Vitara for 2004 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $16,999 USD with a invoice price of $15,979 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine gets 19 miles/gallon city and 22 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 $16,999 USD with a invoice price of $15,979 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $500 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Vitara comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2932 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Vitara Dimensions
In 2004 the Vitara has an overall length of 163.00 inches and a width of 67.30 inches. It sits a total of 65.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.00 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Vitara a turning radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 215/65R16 tires with a wheelbase of 97.60 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Keyless Entry. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, CD Changer, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include Bright White, Bright Yellow, Indigo Blue Metallic, Platinum Silver Metallic, Satin Black, Victory Red with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior. 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 84 month/100,000 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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