News Used Machine Review - Suzuki One K Vitara (2005-2017)
Another presently to hold upwardly classic lives on.
2005-2017 Suzuki Grand Vitara
History
The compact SUV marketplace evolved throughout the years. Previous models used to hold upwardly truck-like but alongside the changing marketplace demands likewise equally trends, they accept to ride on car-based platforms which may trammel appeal to several segments but together with hence yous cannot delight everyone.
One compact ute that had stayed truthful to its shape is the Grand Vitara, which remained a rugged epitome despite its competitors that had gone curvy. On its 3rd iteration which was get-go introduced inwards 2005, it utilized a GM platform but all the residual are done past times Suzuki independently. It had a run for 12 years lead alongside multiple updates throughout to buy the farm on this vehicle fresh, alongside rivals having 2 generation models alongside that twelvemonth length. After a long time, close markets have the fresher 4th generation model which had transitioned to a car-based platform together with became shorter than it was before.
H5N1 stalwart e'er since Suzuki had fix store or inwards but about cases, the term "compact SUV" was invented locally, the 3rd generation Grand Vitara was get-go introduced to the Philippine marketplace inwards August 2005 inwards the shape of a 2.0 4WD model available inwards both manual or automatic transmission. Throughout selling life, updates from engine upgrades (and additional ones) are done together with for 2014, the sole model was is a 2.4 2WD alongside a Special Edition model added months later. There may hold upwardly remaining stocks for this machine but Nippon had stopped production of this car.
Value together with Costs
For 12 years lead together with apart alongside but about minimal changes, focus on the full general status of the vehicle to a greater extent than peculiarly the engines are unchanged. If yous are interested inwards a small-scale SUV alongside off-road capabilities, this vehicle volition fix yous dorsum betwixt P335,000 for early on models released x years agone to P800,000 amid subsequently models. If yous desire 4WD, solely the 2.4 does non accept it hence hunt for other engine displacements.
Keeping this infant won't fix yous dorsum large bucks nor your kidney but Suzuki parts terms to a greater extent than than the average Japanese competition. Problem points for this vehicle need the aircon together with the engine support, hence accept these checked prior to buying. As an economical choice, this isn't the i since metropolis driving volition autumn below 10kms to a liter together with the V6 drinks to a greater extent than than a drunken man.
Exterior together with Interior
Timeless looks together with a rugged outside makes this SUV silently stands out inwards a crowd. Throughout the years, the grille was changed solely once. Let us piece of job out the blueprint solitary which speaks for itself.
Going inside, this vehicle volition process yous to lots of infinite which tin lucifer v people comfortably. The interior controls are logically placed but but about interior touches experience cheap, despite the fact this i is a CBU from Japan. Despite buying a subsequently model twelvemonth unit, yous volition experience that yous are inwards something from a decade ago. Just imagine this: yous accept an iPhone X but the specifications come upwardly from before model releases.
Engine
Four engines (of gasoline descent) were offered throughout selling life together with nosotros volition item them i past times one. For 2005 til August 2008, the base of operations engine is a 2.0 4-cylinder alongside 145hp at 6,000rpm together with 193Nm at 4,000rpm until an update had a 2.4 having 168hp at 6,000rpm together with 227Nm at 3,800rpm fitted nether the hood. To compete alongside the likes of the higher cease models of the Mitsubishi Outlander together with Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute, 2 V6 ability plants were made available: From 2006 to 2008, there's a 2.7 engine having 185hp at 6,000rpm together with 250Nm at 4,500rpm spell from 2009 to 2012, a larger 3.2 V6 utilizing 230hp at 6,200rpm together with 288Nm at 3,500rpm. Enough of the numbers, allow us delve how exercise they perform inwards the existent world. The 2.0 is sluggish at get-go but gets going when it gains momentum, the 2.4 is the best alternative equally it provides a sugariness spot, together with both V6 are quick plenty to accelerate together with to potable fuel. Our pick? The 2.4 engine.
Driving Impressions
Compared to the modern competition, yous volition experience that this machine is from a dissimilar fourth dimension era which masquerades itself equally a modern person. H5N1 bumpy ride coupled to a decent treatment feel, this i wouldn't yous reckon equally something modern.
Verdict
Being dissimilar is non a bad affair but plumbing equipment inwards to the modern basis spell retaining your erstwhile epitome is something a feat. While the GV has its ain virtues, it has to evolve together with conform to buy the farm on upwardly alongside the modern times but having an erstwhile epitome isn't something bad, but a express appeal.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engine: 1,995cc J20 together with 2,393cc J24B I4, 2,736 H27A together with 3,195cc N32A V6 gasoline
Power: 145hp @ 6,000rpm (2.0), 168hp @ 6,000rpm (2.4), 185hp @ 6,000rpm (2.7), 230hp @ 6,200rpm (3.2)
Torque: 193Nm @ 4,000rpm (2.0), 227Nm @ 3,800rpm (2.4), 250Nm @ 4,500rpm (2.7), 288hp @ 3,500rpm (3.2)
Fuel Consumption: 4.5-10km/L (city), 9-11km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual (2.0), 4-speed automatic (4-cylinder models), 5-speed automatic (6-cylinder models)
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture multi link
MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,160,000-P1,700,000
Price (Now): P335,000-P800,000
On Sale: 2005-2017
Rivals: Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4
Resources:
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/3g-2006-2014-vitara-grand-vitara/
Contacts:
Suzuki Auto E. Rodriguez - (02) 726-2709
2005-2017 Suzuki Grand Vitara
History
The compact SUV marketplace evolved throughout the years. Previous models used to hold upwardly truck-like but alongside the changing marketplace demands likewise equally trends, they accept to ride on car-based platforms which may trammel appeal to several segments but together with hence yous cannot delight everyone.
One compact ute that had stayed truthful to its shape is the Grand Vitara, which remained a rugged epitome despite its competitors that had gone curvy. On its 3rd iteration which was get-go introduced inwards 2005, it utilized a GM platform but all the residual are done past times Suzuki independently. It had a run for 12 years lead alongside multiple updates throughout to buy the farm on this vehicle fresh, alongside rivals having 2 generation models alongside that twelvemonth length. After a long time, close markets have the fresher 4th generation model which had transitioned to a car-based platform together with became shorter than it was before.
H5N1 stalwart e'er since Suzuki had fix store or inwards but about cases, the term "compact SUV" was invented locally, the 3rd generation Grand Vitara was get-go introduced to the Philippine marketplace inwards August 2005 inwards the shape of a 2.0 4WD model available inwards both manual or automatic transmission. Throughout selling life, updates from engine upgrades (and additional ones) are done together with for 2014, the sole model was is a 2.4 2WD alongside a Special Edition model added months later. There may hold upwardly remaining stocks for this machine but Nippon had stopped production of this car.
Value together with Costs
For 12 years lead together with apart alongside but about minimal changes, focus on the full general status of the vehicle to a greater extent than peculiarly the engines are unchanged. If yous are interested inwards a small-scale SUV alongside off-road capabilities, this vehicle volition fix yous dorsum betwixt P335,000 for early on models released x years agone to P800,000 amid subsequently models. If yous desire 4WD, solely the 2.4 does non accept it hence hunt for other engine displacements.
Keeping this infant won't fix yous dorsum large bucks nor your kidney but Suzuki parts terms to a greater extent than than the average Japanese competition. Problem points for this vehicle need the aircon together with the engine support, hence accept these checked prior to buying. As an economical choice, this isn't the i since metropolis driving volition autumn below 10kms to a liter together with the V6 drinks to a greater extent than than a drunken man.
Exterior together with Interior
Timeless looks together with a rugged outside makes this SUV silently stands out inwards a crowd. Throughout the years, the grille was changed solely once. Let us piece of job out the blueprint solitary which speaks for itself.
Going inside, this vehicle volition process yous to lots of infinite which tin lucifer v people comfortably. The interior controls are logically placed but but about interior touches experience cheap, despite the fact this i is a CBU from Japan. Despite buying a subsequently model twelvemonth unit, yous volition experience that yous are inwards something from a decade ago. Just imagine this: yous accept an iPhone X but the specifications come upwardly from before model releases.
Engine
Four engines (of gasoline descent) were offered throughout selling life together with nosotros volition item them i past times one. For 2005 til August 2008, the base of operations engine is a 2.0 4-cylinder alongside 145hp at 6,000rpm together with 193Nm at 4,000rpm until an update had a 2.4 having 168hp at 6,000rpm together with 227Nm at 3,800rpm fitted nether the hood. To compete alongside the likes of the higher cease models of the Mitsubishi Outlander together with Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute, 2 V6 ability plants were made available: From 2006 to 2008, there's a 2.7 engine having 185hp at 6,000rpm together with 250Nm at 4,500rpm spell from 2009 to 2012, a larger 3.2 V6 utilizing 230hp at 6,200rpm together with 288Nm at 3,500rpm. Enough of the numbers, allow us delve how exercise they perform inwards the existent world. The 2.0 is sluggish at get-go but gets going when it gains momentum, the 2.4 is the best alternative equally it provides a sugariness spot, together with both V6 are quick plenty to accelerate together with to potable fuel. Our pick? The 2.4 engine.
Driving Impressions
Compared to the modern competition, yous volition experience that this machine is from a dissimilar fourth dimension era which masquerades itself equally a modern person. H5N1 bumpy ride coupled to a decent treatment feel, this i wouldn't yous reckon equally something modern.
Verdict
Being dissimilar is non a bad affair but plumbing equipment inwards to the modern basis spell retaining your erstwhile epitome is something a feat. While the GV has its ain virtues, it has to evolve together with conform to buy the farm on upwardly alongside the modern times but having an erstwhile epitome isn't something bad, but a express appeal.
The Good:
- Cavernous cabin
- Excellent off-road
- One of the concluding authentic truck based compact SUVs
The Bad:
- Laggy automatic
- Firm ride
- Some inexpensive interior trim
The Pick: 2.4
Engine: 1,995cc J20 together with 2,393cc J24B I4, 2,736 H27A together with 3,195cc N32A V6 gasoline
Power: 145hp @ 6,000rpm (2.0), 168hp @ 6,000rpm (2.4), 185hp @ 6,000rpm (2.7), 230hp @ 6,200rpm (3.2)
Torque: 193Nm @ 4,000rpm (2.0), 227Nm @ 3,800rpm (2.4), 250Nm @ 4,500rpm (2.7), 288hp @ 3,500rpm (3.2)
Fuel Consumption: 4.5-10km/L (city), 9-11km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual (2.0), 4-speed automatic (4-cylinder models), 5-speed automatic (6-cylinder models)
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture multi link
MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,160,000-P1,700,000
Price (Now): P335,000-P800,000
On Sale: 2005-2017
Rivals: Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4
Resources:
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/3g-2006-2014-vitara-grand-vitara/
Contacts:
Suzuki Auto E. Rodriguez - (02) 726-2709
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