2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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

Good reliable car with enough power to surprise some other cars on the road. Very good value for money. Fair low costs of ownership. Enough space to transport bigger loads. Good on road handling and offroad - hill descent control and short gears included. Great to take some fast corners...just take a ride!

Versatile and dependable family car. Very capable highway vehicle, can haul trailers easily. Internal cargo capacity allows it to haul small appliances and furniture easily. It's a pleasure to drive and the 4WD is especially good in winter. thank you

build quality is poor, the materials in the interior are cheap. Its engine is good, good acceleterion, all wheel drive, full time, the best handling I've ever drive. four wheel drive with reduction, 4L, you can go where a Toyota RAV or a Honda CR-V never go.

Performance on land average but off road excellent acceleration fair braking not very good even thow it has ABS EPD handling not good at all allways understering Build Quality very very good Appearance i think its very good looking and cool Cost of Ownership you dont get much for your money in fuel range in the last its a litlle bit bouncy but its very fun car to drive and even butter offraod