What does it cost?
For The extra kit on the SZ4 over the SZ3 includes a CD-changer, rear privacy glass and 17-inch alloys - and this is the cheapest Grand Vitara with all that kit.
Against There is no low-range gearbox with this noisy engine, and performance is sluggish. The 1.9-litre engine is stronger and more economical, albeit only a little.
What Car? says
The lower price may make this look an attractive package, but we'd recommend digging a little deeper to get a model with a stronger engine.
What Car? readers say
3.6
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Grand Vitara’s biggest advantage over rivals in the competitive compact 4x4 segment is that it can actually go off-road.
It certainly looks the part, too, with edgy styling and high ground clearance.
Three powertrains are available and include one diesel and a 2.4-litre petrol. None of them can claim dashing performance, but the 2.4 is gutsy and the 1.9-litre diesel offers plenty of pulling power.
The suspension is firmly sprung, which prevents body roll in bends. Unfortunately this also makes for an uncomfortably hard ride which only gets worse in the three-door.
The interior is functional rather than plush, but it is spacious and stylish and the materials have a hard-wearing feel about them.
Keep an eye out for 0% finance offers that Suzuki have on the Grand Vitara from time to time.
Reader test team says:
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 1.9 DDiS SZ5 5dr
This is our favourite engine in the range, but it's a shame it's only available with this expensive trim.
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