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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Overview

Likes:

  • Tough off-road ability
  • City-friendly maneuverability
  • Good, upright driving position

Dislikes:

  • Engine lacks torque for heavy loads
  • As thirsty as larger SUVs
  • Bouncy ride on rough pavement
  • Spare tire arrangement makes cargo access cumbersome

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

According to all the reviews consulted at TheCarConnection.com, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara scores slightly above average when it comes to looks. According to Kelley Blue Book, the Suzuki Grand Vitara "applies traditional SUV styling cues to a scaled-down package with just the...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Man $19,499 / $18,718 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Man w/Spare & Cargo Covers $19,849 / $19,054 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Auto $20,599 / $19,774 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Auto w/Spare & Cargo Covers $20,949 / $20,110 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Auto XSport w/Snrf $22,699 / $21,790 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Auto Luxury $24,199 / $23,230 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 4WD 4dr Man w/Spare & Cargo Covers $21,349 / $20,494 City: 16
Hwy: 21
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 4WD 4dr Auto w/Spare & Cargo Covers $22,449 / $21,550 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 4WD 4dr Auto XSport w/Snrf $24,199 / $23,230 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 4WD 4dr Auto Luxury $25,699 / $24,670 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 2WD 4dr Auto Appearance $20,949 / $20,110 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 4WD 4dr Auto Appearance Plus $22,449 / $21,550 City: 17
Hwy: 21

Other Choices:

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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