The new 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers considerably more
room than some of the other SUVs on the market today as well
as rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive for off-roading. Suzuki
introduced the Grand Vitara in 2001 as a solution to those
not comfortable in larger SUVs. As such, the Grand Vitara
comes in two distinct models and packages - the Grand Vitara
Touring and the Grand Vitara Limited model. The purpose of
our monthly 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara review is to provide
you with the latest information so you can research for a
new car. For information about Grand Vitara accessories and
other features, please read on.
Every 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara accessory review starts with
the SUV's powerful engine, and ours will too. Both Grand Vitara
models are powered by a 2.7-liter engine that produces 183-horsepower
and 180 pounds-per-foot of torque. The vehicles also feature:
- Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission
- Towing capacity of 3,000 pounds
- Antilock brakes
- Power assisted steering
- MacPherson independent front and rear suspension.
With features like these, it's no wonder why the Grand Vitara
has become one of the most popular Suzuki vehicles on the
road.
The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara also comes loaded with bells
and whistles. Some of these interior and exterior amenities
include:
- Power door locks, mirrors and windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Cruise control
- Automatic climate control
- Daytime running lights
- Adjustable center armrest with CD storage
- Seven-speaker stereo system with an in-dash CD player
- Integrated stereo controls and cruise controls on the
steering wheel
- 12-volt accessory outlet
- Tinted privacy glass.
Other features include an optional rear air conditioning
switch in the center console with rear air vents, running
boards, leather seating, heated mirrors, and a power sunroof.
For those interested in adding items to their Grand Vitara,
we offer links to 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara accessories retailers
which are posted on our home page. Visit them to find the
Suzuki accessories that will compliment your 2008 Grand Vitara.
The final component to our 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara review
is, of course, safety. Every Grand Vitara model comes standard
with reinforced unibody construction, a steel reinforced passenger
compartment, second-generation dual airbags, and a steel ladder-type
frame with energy absorbing zones to protect you during a
crash. Though the car doesn't boast side-impact air bags just
yet, it does offer pretensioning seatbelts, head restraints,
and, of course, antilock brakes. The high point of our 2008
Suzuki Grand Vitara review is this: the NHTSA gave the vehicle
four stars (out of a possible five) for driver and front-passenger
protection in frontal impacts. To learn more about all of
these aspects of Suzuki Grand Vitara performance, please come
back to our site as we improve the content we have. We hope
to see you soon!
