Used 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Base for Sale Nationwide

Javin Javril G

Reviewed a 2009 Suzuki Base on Aug 7, 2009

Supposed to be '09 Suzuki APV 1.6 SGX, but it is not on the list. Performance: a. Acceleration - sluggish due to small engine and low-tech automatic transmission; 0-100 km/h at 12 secs. b. Braking - average; ABS engages lazily c. Handling - average, as long as you don't drive it like a sports car (it's a van, alright) - but sometimes I do drive it like a sports car LOL :D hey, it's more stable than you think! Build Quality: At 6,000 km, no squeaks, no rattles. Still holding on pretty well. Plastics aren't cheap-looking, and the car itself is pretty well-built. Appearance: a. Exterior - high ground clearance makes you pretend it's an SUV (sport-utility VAN); it's actually shorter than a Corolla Altis; very tall - some might think it might roll-over in hard corners, but actually it's not unstable. Front-end much, much better than pre-facelift model; design now caters to older tastes - I'm 18 but I liked it that way b. Interior - beige interior; 7 seats, 2nd row captain seats; very roomy; high greenhouse; upright seating position; A-pillar blocks quarter view, a disadvantage; backing up takes some getting used to; OEM stereo (JVC) with 6-speakers, 160W RMS - decent sounding, but bass vibrate doors badly (dampening needed) [optional DVD/Bluetooth/NAV system]; seats can be reclined to form a bed Cost of Ownership: - Tested Avg. Gas Mileage: 6.0 km/L (real BAD!) - Worst Tested Mileage: 4.5 km/L - Best Tested Mileage: 10.5 km/L Overall Rating: 4.0/5.0