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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

July 13, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

clean, hard lines that appeal to those who want refined, mainstream styling
MyRide.com

rear of the cabin proved to be very basic
MotherProof

flowing lines abound
Edmunds

arguably the best looking car in its class
Motor Trend

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara sports clean, if forgettable, lines. For the new year, the Grand Vitara receives a new front bumper design and grill and interior enhancements, including illuminated steering wheel controls, a sliding front center armrest, visor extenders, HVAC controls, an upgraded audio system, and updated cloth upholstery.

According to MyRide.com, the Suzuki Grand Vitara possesses "clean, hard lines that appeal to those who want refined, mainstream styling in their SUVs." Kelley Blue Book says the Suzuki Grand Vitara "applies traditional SUV styling cues to a scaled-down package with just the right rounding of contours to yield a clean and contemporary appearance." Motor Trend is substantially more impressed with this Suzuki 2009 exterior, calling it "arguably the best looking car in its class."

According to Kelley Blue Book, "silver plastic accents on the base and XSport are replaced by leather and faux wood in the Luxury model," but to the tester at MotherProof, "the rear of cabin proved to be very basic." Edmunds says "flowing lines abound, with gauges taking up residence in a multilayered cluster with simulated aluminum trim." They add "the Limited's leather is very nice to look at."

Conclusion

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara scores slightly above average—if you're looking to make a rugged statement.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:clean, hard lines that appeal to those who want refined, mainstream stylingMyRide.comrear of the cabin proved to be very basicMotherProofflowing lines aboundEdmundsarguably the best looking car in its classMotor Trend The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara sports clean, if forgettable, lines. For the new year, the Grand Vitara receives a new front bumper design and grill and interior enhancements, including illuminated steering wheel controls, a sliding front center armrest, visor extenders, HVAC controls, an upgraded audio system, and updated cloth upholstery. According to MyRide.com, the Suzuki Grand Vitara possesses "clean, hard lines that appeal to those who want refined, mainstream styling in their SUVs." Kelley Blue Book says the Suzuki Grand Vitara "applies traditional SUV styling cues to a scaled-down package with just the right rounding of contours to yield a clean and contemporary appearance." Motor Trend is substantially more impressed with this Suzuki 2009 exterior, calling it "arguably the best looking car in its class." According to Kelley Blue Book, "silver plastic accents on the base and XSport are replaced by leather and faux wood in the Luxury model," but to the tester at MotherProof, "the rear of cabin proved to be very basic." Edmunds says "flowing lines abound, with gauges taking up residence in a multilayered cluster with simulated aluminum trim." They add "the Limited's leather is very nice to look at." ConclusionThe 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara scores slightly above average—if you're looking to make a rugged statement. 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA STYLING | [6 out of 10] MyRide.com: "clean, hard lines that appeal to those who want refined, mainstream styling" MotherProof: "rear of the cabin proved to be very basic" Edmunds: "flowing lines abound" Motor Trend: "arguably the best looking car in its class" ...

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Other Choices:

For the price of a similarly equipped four-cylinder compact SUV, the Grand Vitara offers a V-6. But the Jeep Liberty is a the better choice for demanding off-roading or towing, while the RAV4, with its especially useful third-row seat, is a top pick for those who plan to stay 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, but none of these models are very proficient in towing. 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. Value for money is a real selling point for the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

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