Reviews: The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By Alex Smith
Introduction
The 2008 Grand Vitara is manufactured in JAPAN for Suzuki. It is Suzuki's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $23,749 USD in 2008.
Grand Vitara Dimensions
In 2008 the Grand Vitara has an overall length of 176.00 inches and a width of 71.30 inches. It sits a total of 66.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Grand Vitara a turning radius of 36.70 inches. It uses 225/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.90 inches.
Drivetrain
The Grand Vitara comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3704 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V engine is rated at 17 miles/gallon city and 21 miles/gallon highway out of a 17.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Grand Vitara retails for $23,749 USD with a invoice price of $22,799 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $650 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, Locking Differential. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Running Boards, Rear Spoiler, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Azure Gray Metallic, Black Pearl Metallic, Moab Red Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic, Sandstorm Metallic, Vivid Red, White Water Pearl with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior. The Grand Vitara seats 5 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal 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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