March 17, 2017

With plenty of kit, well-built interior, lively and muscular engine under the bonnet, modern designing and sexy look, Suzuki Vitara is the king of the market

Suzuki Vitara is a compact SUV produced by a world class label, Suzuki since 1988. The Vitara came up in four generations with first generation (1988-1998), second generation (1998-2005), third generation (2005-present) and the fourth generation (2015-present).

Introduction:

The grand Suzuki Vitara has been transmuted from a utilitarian family-friendly SUV into more of a crossover along with Range Rover Evoque-inspired designing and more innovative equipment. There's also more vibrant driving ability on offer, however it's not quite up with the class best. If you can sacrifice a little ride relaxation, and value driving dynamics more, the Vitara is no doubt, a fine crossover that's car-like to ride, with an acute chassis and steering, but its absence of boot space counts against it. The diesel's blend of strong efficiency and performance is inspiring. Still, with a reactive and agile chassis for the class, and great competence from both the petrol and the diesel options, this latest crossover-style Vitara is a much more appealing proposition than its off-road biased precursors.

MPG, CO2 Emissions and Overall Running Costs:

Because it weighs comparatively little (1,160kg in four-wheel drive petrol show and 65kg less for the two-wheel-drive kind), the Vitara’s running costs should be among the lowest in the whole class. The Suzuki Vitara emissions of CO2 don't quite dip under the 100g/km barrier, but its close – the most proficient 1.6-DDiS diesel engine returns CO2 emissions of 106g/km along with the six-speed manual (non-automatic) gearbox, or 111g/km if you command it with ALLGRIP four-wheel drive. The Vitara should go a quite long way on a tank of diesel too, if you get anywhere adjacent to the official combined (average) test cycle number of 70.6mpg for the 2x4 model – or nearly as notable 67.2mpg for the 4x4. All versions mainly come with a 47-Litre tank, so series could be as much as 700 miles or more. As you pay a £1,500 premium to pick the 1.6-litre diesel over the petrol, you’ll need to ride a long way to recover the extra cost in fuel savings. That means the capable oil-burner makes more logic if you drive fully laden and want the extra torque, but is otherwise difficult to recommend. The powerful two-wheel-drive 1.6-litre petrol model returns 53.3mpg along with the five-speed manual gearbox, or 51.3mpg with the smart six-speed automatic. The four-wheel-drive petrol model almost returns 50.4mpg and 134g/km along with the manual gearbox, or 49.5mpg and 138g/km with the auto. The Vitara S appears with its new 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol is said to return up to about 52.3mpg on the combined test cycle, and with emissions of CO2 of 127g/km there’s not much of a financial consequence for the extra performance.

Engine:

The muscular 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel model sounds a bit agricultural on anything quite more than half throttle, but an expansive spread of torque means you always have power on tap, while the likewise 118bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine echoes sporty and loves to be revved. Inquisitively, the diesel model has a marginally softer suspension set-up than the petrol. So it’s surely the one to go for if comfort is topmost of your list of priorities, but both of the models ride well and supply decent refinement at motorway speeds. The 0-62mph time is probably 11.5 seconds for both of the engines in two-wheel-drive spec, but goes for the nice 4x4 option and the petrol’s acceleration time rises to 12.0 seconds, while the time of diesel drops by a tenth to 11.4 seconds. Possibly, top speed for both is 112mph. The recent 1.4-litre turbo is the best engine in the complete range by far, so it's a shame, it's limited to the range-topping Vitara S model. Nonetheless, the 1.4 gives the Vitara that turn of speed it's been missing, meaning it’s more skilled on the motorway and improved at passing slower traffic, all thanks to the added dose of torque. 0-62mph attains in 10.2 seconds and its top speed is 124mph.

Interior of the Suzuki Vitara:

Inside, the interior design is lifted by a big central clock and a smart and decent, seven-inch touchscreen that’s standard on mid-grade trims and above. If you want to modify the interior even further, you can spec the rings around the air vents in different colors, as well as the plastic trim surrounding the gearlever. It all helps give an even more spirited feel – and the Vitara’s cabin requires this change. Without this extra trim, the Suzuki is a little tedious. The materials don’t look or feel any more costly than its rivals’ here, with tough plastics throughout.

Size and boot space of Suzuki Vitara:

Because it’s 125mm shorter overall (with a 100mm shorter wheelbase) than the 4X4 S-Cross, the Suzuki Vitara is less roomy, but it's still a roomy family car. With 4,175mm length, 1,775mm width and 1,610mm height, the Vitara is a little bit bigger than the Nissan Juke (4,135mm x 1,765mm x 1,565mm) from all angles. The boot space of 375 liters (up to 1,120 liters with the rear seats folded) is 55 liters less than the S-Cross, but 21 liters more than its biggest rival, the Nissan Juke. The high-sided design means there’s lots of back headroom. Legroom is spacious enough for all but the tallest adults.

Our verdict about the exquisite Suzuki Vitara:

The new Suzuki Vitara is more refined, lighter, smaller, better to drive and more economical than ever before. All versions of the Suzuki Vitara get seven airbags, tyre-pressure monitoring and stability control, while autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control are standard on SZ5 cars – although it’s not even optional on other models. With powerful and more fuel efficient engines, this bad boy is a perfect option for you. So, Suzuki Vitara is a decent and smart car with more economical engine than its precursor. You must give it at least one try and then decide. Are you ready to ride the new Suzuki Vitara?