Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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After it successfully introduction of the Vitara, Suzuki made another step and pushed forward with the Grand Vitara. It was a 4x4 on demand SUV, which offered more for everyone.
The first generation of Vitara was an instant hit. It was an affordable and comfortable SUV, better on tarmac than most of the other big 4x4 vehicles on the market. It was light, nimble, and fuel-efficient due to its low-displacement engines.
With a rounded shape look and flared arches, the Grand Vitara was one of the most popular SUVs from its time in the low-budget market. Its high roof and low beltline were appreciated by its customers it offered plenty of views all around. These qualities were carried over to the second generation, which appeared in 1998. The external spare wheel, mounted on the tailgate, was typical for an off-road vehicle.
Inside, the typical Japanese design with a low dashboard and high seats was a successful recipe for the Grand Vitara. The sales rocketed to the top of the European charts. In other parts of the word, where it was sold under various names, the Grand Vitara made a good impression. The big interior offered enough room for four adults, five if they were skinny.
The car was built on an integrated chassis. Its light construction allowed it to be nimble, even with a small 1.6-liter engine. For those who wished more, a 2.5-liter V6 was on the list. For the European diesel fans, the Grand Vitara was available with a 2.0-liter Peugeot engine. The standard transmission for the Grand Vitara was a 5-speed manual.
SUZUKI Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- 2.0i 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP)
- 2.5L V6 5MT AWD (144 HP)
- 2.0L TD 5MT AWD (85 HP)
- 2.0L TDi 5MT AWD (109 HP)
SUZUKI Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
2.0i 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 103 KW @ 6500 RPM 140 HP @ 6500 RPM 138 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 186 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 165.3 in (4199 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4420.3 lbs (2005 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
SUZUKI Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT AWD (128 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 94 KW @ 6000 RPM 128 HP @ 6000 RPM 126 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 174 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 165.3 in (4199 mm) |
| Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
| Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
SUZUKI Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
2.5L V6 5MT AWD (144 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT AWD (144 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2493 cm3 |
| Power: | 106 KW @ 6200 RPM 144 HP @ 6200 RPM 142 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 153 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 208 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 165.3 in (4199 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3042.4 lbs (1380 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
SUZUKI Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
2.0L TD 5MT AWD (85 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT AWD (85 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 64 KW @ 4000 RPM 87 HP @ 4000 RPM 86 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 216 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 88.2 mph (142 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 165.3 in (4199 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 206.7 g/km |
SUZUKI Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
2.0L TDi 5MT AWD (109 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDi 5MT AWD (109 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 80 KW @ 4000 RPM 109 HP @ 4000 RPM 107 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 249 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 165.3 in (4199 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4420.3 lbs (2005 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |