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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Safety Review

July 13, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Four stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impact
NHTSA

Good," crash offset rating
IIHS

rear visibility is hindered
ConsumerGuide

standard safety features are plentiful and advanced
Edmunds

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers respectable crash protection and a comprehensive list of safety features.

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, the Grand Vitara receives the highest rating of "good." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives Suzuki’s small SUV four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impact protection.

The tester at MotherProof "was impressed with the [Suzuki] Grand Vitara's lineup of airbags, which includes dual-stage front airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags," adding that "it's good to know Suzuki doesn't skimp on safety to keep prices down." TheCarConnection.com's editors would like to point out that side bags are being phased in as a requirement.

This review also reports that this Suzuki 2009 vehicle is "outfitted with an electronic stability system and a tire pressure monitoring system." According to Edmunds, standard safety features "are plentiful and advanced for a low-cost compact vehicle, and include stability control, traction control, antilock disc brakes, full-length side-curtain airbags and front seat side-impact airbags."

According to Consumer Guide, "rear visibility is hindered by thick rear roof pillars and tall front headrests; the rear headrests retract below the driver's sight line."

Conclusion

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara earns good—but not outstanding—scores on safety.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Four stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impactNHTSAGood," crash offset ratingIIHSrear visibility is hinderedConsumerGuidestandard safety features are plentiful and advancedEdmunds The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers respectable crash protection and a comprehensive list of safety features. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, the Grand Vitara receives the highest rating of "good." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives Suzuki’s small SUV four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impact protection. The tester at MotherProof "was impressed with the [Suzuki] Grand Vitara's lineup of airbags, which includes dual-stage front airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags," adding that "it's good to know Suzuki doesn't skimp on safety to keep prices down." TheCarConnection.com's editors would like to point out that side bags are being phased in as a requirement. This review also reports that this Suzuki 2009 vehicle is "outfitted with an electronic stability system and a tire pressure monitoring system." According to Edmunds, standard safety features "are plentiful and advanced for a low-cost compact vehicle, and include stability control, traction control, antilock disc brakes, full-length side-curtain airbags and front seat side-impact airbags." According to Consumer Guide, "rear visibility is hindered by thick rear roof pillars and tall front headrests; the rear headrests retract below the driver's sight line." ConclusionThe 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara earns good—but not outstanding—scores on safety. 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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