New look for Suzuki Grand Vitara

Sep 30 2008 Steve Hughes

New look for Suzuki Grand Vitara

SUZUKI has revised its Grand Vitara range to give it a sharper appearance and make it more refined in the face of intense competition.

On the outside there is a different front end new door mirrors with integrated turning indicators.

Inside there are chrome and wood-effect inlays together with improvements to the design and operation of some of the dashboard controls including a new multi-information display and revised air conditioning control panel.

The new Grand Vitara 2.4-litre is available in three and five-door body styles, with the 166bhp petrol unit mated to a five-speed manual transmission, generating a CO2 figure of 208g/km for the five-door model and 205g/km for three-door versions.

Suzuki says that electronic stability programme is to be introduced to all models and is now fitted to Grand Vitaras.

The 2.4-litre model has a high standard specification including an in-dash 6CD player with MP3 compatibility, rear privacy glass and 17-inch wheels.

Five-door models additionally get leather seats with front seat heating, cruise control, 18-inch wheels and an electrically-operated glass sun-roof.

Prices are £14,500 for 2.4-litre three-door manual models and £17,500 for the five-door manual.