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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Features Review

October 31, 2008

FEATURES | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a generous set of standard features
Kelley Blue Book

Base, Xsport, and Luxury models are offered
ConsumerGuide

includes air conditioning with micron air filtration
Cars.com

The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers a reasonable, if not lavish, number of features for the price.

Kelley Blue Book reports that all Suzuki Grand Vitara models "include a generous set of standard features...even the rear-drive [Suzuki Grand Vitara] base model with a five-speed manual transmission includes power windows, locks and mirrors, 16-inch wheels, automatic digital climate control, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, multifunction steering wheel on a tilt column and cruise control." Cars.com states that standard equipment on this year's Suzuki Grand Vitara includes "includes air conditioning with micron air filtration, a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, cruise control, an in-dash CD player, and power windows, locks and mirrors." Trims, according to ConsumerGuide, include "Base, Xsport, and Luxury models."

Kelley Blue Book adds that "beyond the specific feature enhancements included in each of its three trim levels, Grand Vitara factory extras are relatively few"; however, "step up to the XSport or the leather-trimmed Luxury model and you gain a five-speed automatic transmission, upgraded audio package with six-disc CD changer, power sunroof, roof rails, SmartPass keyless entry and starting, fog lamps, alloy wheels and more." The reviewer here notes "key dealer-installed options include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and an iPod integration kit."

Conclusion

The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers some newer tech gizmos as dealer-installed accessories; otherwise, it’s strictly typical stuff.

FEATURES | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:a generous set of standard featuresKelley Blue BookBase, Xsport, and Luxury models are offeredConsumerGuideincludes air conditioning with micron air filtrationCars.com The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers a reasonable, if not lavish, number of features for the price. Kelley Blue Book reports that all Suzuki Grand Vitara models "include a generous set of standard features...even the rear-drive [Suzuki Grand Vitara] base model with a five-speed manual transmission includes power windows, locks and mirrors, 16-inch wheels, automatic digital climate control, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, multifunction steering wheel on a tilt column and cruise control." Cars.com states that standard equipment on this year's Suzuki Grand Vitara includes "includes air conditioning with micron air filtration, a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, cruise control, an in-dash CD player, and power windows, locks and mirrors." Trims, according to ConsumerGuide, include "Base, Xsport, and Luxury models." Kelley Blue Book adds that "beyond the specific feature enhancements included in each of its three trim levels, Grand Vitara factory extras are relatively few"; however, "step up to the XSport or the leather-trimmed Luxury model and you gain a five-speed automatic transmission, upgraded audio package with six-disc CD changer, power sunroof, roof rails, SmartPass keyless entry and starting, fog lamps, alloy wheels and more." The reviewer here notes "key dealer-installed options include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and an iPod integration kit." ConclusionThe 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers some newer tech gizmos as dealer-installed accessories; otherwise, it’s strictly typical stuff.  2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "applies traditional SUV styling cues to a scaled-down package" Motor Trend: "arguably the best looking car in its class" Edmunds: "flowing lines abound" Mother Proof: "rear of the cabin proved to be very basic" ...

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Value for money is a real selling point for the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. For the price of a similarly equipped four-cylinder compact SUV, the Grand Vitara offers a V-6. Unfortunately, performance just isn’t on par with that of the V-6 Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty, or Toyota RAV4. The Jeep Liberty has more torque and is the better choice for demanding off-roading or if you plan to tow a boat, while the RAV4, with its especially useful third row seat, is a top choice for those who plan to go mostly on road. The Liberty’s interior is quite cramped, though. The Sportage, RAV4, and Escape all benefit from carlike handling to bring more security to curvy roads. Then there’s the Grand Vitara’s cumbersome spare tire on the back hatch, which handicaps cargo loading (and visibility, slightly); the RAV4 also follows this silly arrangement.

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