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New Suzuki Grand Vitara
US specifications


ENGINE

Type:                                     2.7-liter, six-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC
Materials:                               Aluminium cylinder block/aluminium cylinder heads
Displacement:                         2.7 liters (2,736cc / 167 cu. in.)
Bore x stroke:                        88.0 x 75.0 / 3.46-in. x 2.95-in.
Compression ratio:                 9.5:1
Horsepower:                          185 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque:                                  184 @ 4,500 RPM
Valves per cylinder:                Four
Fuel system                            Electronic multi-port fuel injection, variable
                                              induction system (VIS), in-tank fuel pump
Emission compliance:              LEV II / BIN5
Exhaust:                                 Single

TRANSMISSIONS

Five-speed manual
1st                                           4.550:1
2nd                                          2.357:1
3rd                                          1.695:1
4th                                           1.242:1
5th                                           1.000:1
Reverse                                   4.436:1
Final drive ratio                        3.583:1

Five-speed automatic
1st                                          3.520:1
2nd                                         2.043:1
3rd                                         1.401:1
4th                                          1.000:1
5th                                          0.717:1
Reverse                                   3.224:1
Final drive ratio                        4.300:1


FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEMS

1 - Full-time single-mode four-wheel drive – transfer case with differential for full-time operation in 4H mode.

2 - Full-time four-mode four-wheel drive – transfer case with locking differential and low range. The operating modes are: 4H mode, 4H locking mode, 4L Lock mode (differential is always locked in 4L) and Neutral mode for flat towing behind RV.  Transfer case ratio is 1.97:1.


SUSPENSION

Front: Independent: MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

Rear: Independent: Multi-link suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.


STEERING

Type:                                 Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio:                      NA
Turns, lock-to-lock:           2.6
Turning circle:                    36 ft. (11 m) curb-to-curb

BRAKES

Front                           Power-assisted ventilated disc with floating two-piston                   calipers and pad wear sensor

Rear                            Power-assisted 10.0-in. (254 mm) rear drum

ABS                            Standard, four wheel, four channel

ESP                             Standard (includes Traction control)


WHEELS
                        16 x 6.5-in. steel
                                         16 x 6.5-in. alloy
                                         17 x 6.5-in. alloy


TIRES
                              P225/70R16
                                          P225/65R17
                                          Full-size rear-mounted spare


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase:                          103.9in. (2,640 mm)
Overall length:                      176-in.    (4,470 mm)
Overall width:                       71.3-in.   (1,810 mm)
Overall height:                       66.7-in.   (1,695 mm)
Tread width, f/r:                    60.6-in.   (1,540 mm) / 61.4-in. (1,560 mm)
Overhang, front:                    29.7-in.   (755 mm)
Overhang, rear:                     42.3-in.   (1,075 mm)
Ground clearance:                 7.9-in.     (200.6 mm)
Approach angle:                    29 deg.
Departure angle:                    27 deg.
Ramp break over angle:        19 deg.  


INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Headroom
Front:                           40.0-in. (1,016 mm), 38.2-in. (970 mm) with Luxury Package
Rear:                            38.2-in. (970 mm)
Legroom
Front:                           41.3-in. (1,049 mm)
Rear:                            37.2-in. (944.8 mm)
Shoulder room
Front:                           56.3-in. (1,430 mm)
Rear:                            54.9-in. (1,384 mm)
Hip Room
Front:                           55.5-in. (1,409.7 mm)
Rear:                            44.0-in. (1,117.6 mm)
Interior volume          125.4 cu. ft., 122.9 cu. ft. with Luxury Package
SAE cargo index:          24.4 cu. ft. rear seat up, 68.9 cu. ft. rear seat down;
23.8 cu. ft. rear seat up, 67.3 rear seat down with Luxury Package


CAPACITIES

Fuel tank:                   17.4 gal. (66 liters)
Engine oil:                   5.0 qt. (4.8 liters)
Engine coolant:            8.6 qt. (8.2 liters)


CURB WEIGHT

RWD, manual transmission        3,452 lbs. (1,565.8 kg)
RWD, auto transmission            3,505 lbs. (1,589.8 kg)
4WD, manual transmission        3,582 lbs. (1,624.7 kg)
4WD, auto transmission            3,682 lbs. (1,670.1 kg)


TOWING                                

RWD, manual transmission        3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)
RWD, auto transmission            3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)
4WD, manual transmission         3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)
4WD, auto transmission            3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)


FUEL ECONOMY

Manual transmission:     18/23 mpg city/highway
Automatic transmission: 19/24 mpg city/highway 2WD; 19/23 mpg city/highway 4WD.

 

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