Suzuki Grand Vitara engines

The popularity of Suzuki Grand Vitara is so great that for many years it was produced all over the world and under different names.

Success and international recognition are objectively deserved - the universality of the model in the totality of qualities knows no equal.

For a long time, the compact SUV remained the best-selling one, and the car took its rightful place in the Russian market, and on a par with the right-hand drive twin brother Suzuki Escudo.

Who traveled, he knows, he will understand

The Grand Vitara is interesting and unique in that it is the most off-road in its class. Because there is a permanent all-wheel drive, a ladder-type frame is built into the body, there is a center differential between the front and rear of the transfer case, there is a differential lock system and reduced speed, which gives improved off-road qualities. The interior of the model is nothing particularly outstanding, solid, concise, simple, not attracting attention, but not old-fashioned.

In the constant all-wheel drive of the Japanese on the track, even in bad weather conditions - ice, rain, winter road, there is a feeling of complete safety and reliability. If you happen to get into more serious off-road, the differential lock and downshift will come to the rescue.

Of course, we must remember that this is not a classic all-terrain vehicle, but an urban crossover and its suspension is low, the ground clearance is only 200 mm, but the car honestly works on it and goes where most classmates will get stuck.

Add to this the reliability, it does not break, unsurpassed quality and not to be killed, along with an excellent price tag, you get the most honest car in terms of hardware, and cross-country ability and functionality ratio.

A bit of history

In fact, 1988 can be considered the starting point of creation, when the first Suzuki Escudo came out. But officially under the name Grand Vitara rolled off the assembly line in 1997. In Japan it is called the Suzuki Escudo, in the US it is called the Chevrolet Tracker. In Russia, the start of sales took place together with everyone and ended with the end of production in 2014. It was replaced by Suzuki Vitara until 2016.

The debut of the new generation is scheduled for 2020-2021, according to the top manager of the Russian representative office of the brand, Takayuki Hasegawa, due to the continued demand from the department's customers and dealers, who confirm that Russia lacks such a car. Most likely, it will be built on its own original base, and not on the legacy of the Vitara bogie.

1 generation (09.1997-08.2005)

On sale are three (an open-top version is available) and a five-door frame crossover with rear-wheel drive and the Part Time 4FWD system, the essence of which is the ability to hard connect / disconnect the front axle by the driver manually at a speed of no more than 100 km / h, and downshift only at full stop.

In 2001, the model range was replenished with an elongated modification (the wheelbase became longer by 32 cm) XL-7 (Grand Escudo) with a three-row interior for seven people. The giant is equipped with a 6-liter V2,7 power unit, developing up to 185 hp.

The first Grand Vitara is equipped with 1,6 and 2,0 petrol in-line fours with 94 and 140 hp. and V-shaped six-cylinder, issuing up to 158 hp. A 2-liter diesel engine was exported to some countries, developing up to 109 forces. A five-band manual or 4-zone automatic gearbox is paired with an internal combustion engine.

2 generation (09.2005-07.2016)

This is the most purchased generation, produced for 10 years without radical changes, the happy owners of which have become a huge army of car owners. What is great, all the cars for the domestic consumer were assembled in Japan.

The second Grand Vitara received a frame integrated into the body and permanent all-wheel drive with a differential lock and a reduction speed. In Japan, the novelty is available in four design solutions - Helly Hanson (especially for lovers of outdoor activities), Salomon (chrome trim), Supersound Edition (for music lovers) and FieldTrek (luxury equipment).

In 2008, the manufacturer carried out the first minor modernization - the front bumper changed, the front fenders became new and the wheel arches, the radiator grille were highlighted, the noise insulation was strengthened, and a display appeared in the center of the instrument panel. The restyled version has acquired two new engines - 2,4 liters 169 hp and the most powerful 3,2 liter 233 hp. The latter was not officially delivered to Russia, just like the diesel 1,9 liter Renault, which was exported to other markets. The gearbox for all cars is a five-speed manual or a four-speed, electronically controlled automatic machine with two modes - normal and sport.

On a short three-door four-seat baby, only a 1,6-liter engine with 106 hp is installed, its base is 2,2 meters, a small trunk and rear seats that fold separately. In a five-door configuration, five passengers are quite comfortable, and a two-liter engine with 140 hp. enough for a full daily drive in the city. To carry bulky luggage, the back row is laid out in parts, and the volume of the cargo compartment increases from 275 to 605 liters.

The second change in Grand Vitara in 2011 affected cars for the foreign market. The spare wheel was dismantled from the door of the cargo compartment, thus reducing the length of the car by 20 cm. The environmental level of the diesel engine was brought to Euro 5 compliance. All basic equipment received an electronic drive in the transfer case for turning on / off the reduced speed and a self-locking differential. The forced lock button is located on the center console.

An additional option is available - a driver assistance system when driving downhill. It maintains a speed of 5 or 10 km/h according to the transmission mode. And also at the start on the rise and the ESP skid prevention system. The three-door car did not receive an improved transmission, so it does not have increased cross-country ability.

What are the engines on the Suzuki Grand Vitara

Engine model	A type	Volume, liters	Power, hp	Version
G16A	gasoline R4	1.6	94-107	SGV 1.6
G16B	in-line four	1.6	94	SGV 1,6
M16A	inline 4-cyl	1.6	106-117	SGV 1,6
J20A	inline 4-cylinder	2	128-140	SGV 2.0
RF	diesel R4	2	87-109	SGV2.0D
J24B	Benz row 4	2.4	166-188	SGV 2.4
H25A	petrol V6	2.5	142-158	SGV V6
H27A	petrol V6	2.7	172-185	SGV XL-7 V6
H32A	petrol V6	3.2	224-233	SGV 3.2

More pluses

Of the advantages of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, apart from the main one - transmission, along with cost, dynamism and reliability, good handling, one can note a high level of safety with the highest scores according to the results of crash tests.

In the exterior, an important advantage is a spacious interior, both for legs, as well as overhead and to the sides, which most in the class do not have. Excellent visibility. Plastic, although hard, but high-quality, with plenty of space for every little thing.

... And cons

There are drawbacks, like everyone else. Of the important ones - high fuel consumption, as retribution for all-wheel drive. In the city, a 2,0 liter with a manual transmission eats up to 15 liters per 100 km. What can we say, about more powerful and with a gun. A rare case, on the highway it turns out to meet 10 l / 100 km. Most car owners note the low level of aerodynamics. The car is noisy and hard. Trunk volume is not small, but the shape is not comfortable — high and narrow.

Is it worth buying, if so, with which engine

After weighing the pros and cons, yes. Because there are few good reliable, durable cars now. Producers have long been not interested in playing long. They need more often to change components, parts, mechanisms, machines for new ones. Suzuki Grand Vitara is not like that. There are many timeless classics here that will serve well for decades.

No turbocharged internal combustion engines, no robots, no CVTs - perfectly smooth and imperceptibly working hydromechanics with a long resource. The most important thing when buying a commercial vehicle is not to end up with expensive repairs or frequent replacement of expensive parts. Choosing this Japanese also the price will be more than adequate.

Objectively, for a 5-door car, two liters and with passengers on a trip out of town and beyond, will not be enough. Around the city, from work, home, to shops - enough. Therefore, 2,4 liters with a power of 166 hp. - just right, and 233 horses, which produces a 3,2 liter - too much. For such power, the car is light, it becomes dangerous, maneuverability is lost.

In general, the car is a real Japanese prude, which has everything you need to feel calm and safe on the road, know and be sure, and not guess whether it will stretch or not stretch on the off road section. When creating the Grand Vitara, Suzuki didn't go to great lengths to create a trendy design, focusing on the essentials.