Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet 4WD All Grip S, our test - Road Test
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Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet 4WD All Grip S, our test - Road Test
The new Suzuki Vitara gets rid of the "difficult to pass" off-road suit and impresses with its dynamic qualities. We tested the more powerful petrol version 1.4 Turbo with manual transmission and 4X4 drive.
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The Suzuki Vitara is a very balanced car in every respect, and thanks to its light weight and fine tuning, it is very pleasant to drive. The 1.4 version of the Boosterjet 4WD All Grip S works hard and has everything you need, even if the 1.6 diesel version is better for long distance riders.
Rejuvenated, that's what comes to my mind when looking at this new Suzuki Vitara bright red parked in front of me. The new Vitara retains only the name of the old model and looks like a conceptually and fundamentally new car. It is much lighter (1210 kg dry), versatile and easy to use, also thanks to the choice of both 2- and 4-wheel drive; a feature that at the moment can no longer be ignored in this category.
Only available in 5-door version, aesthetically new Suzuki Vitara it is more aggressive, fresh and streamlined. 418 cm long and 178 cm wide, the car is also compact enough not to be uncomfortable even in the city.
La Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet 4WD All Grip S from our test, this is the top trim with the most powerful petrol engine and a six-speed manual transmission. It is powered by a small 1.4-horsepower 140 Turbo engine, which, while it may not seem powerful enough, does the job very well.
Consumption is acceptable - primarily due to the low weight of the car: House claims a consumption of 5,4 l / 100 km in the combined cycle.
city
La Suzuki Vitara This is certainly not a prototype of a city car, but for an SUV it is not bad at all. Dimensions are retained (Vitara is 418 cm long, 178 cm wide and 161 cm high), and the raised driver's seat guarantees excellent front and rear visibility, further enhanced by front and rear parking sensors, as well as a parking camera standard on this version.
New controls Suzuki Vitara they are very soft and do not tire at all on the move, which is really pleasant to surprise, especially considering the off-road vocation of the Vitara. The leap forward compared to the older generation is remarkable. So much S Cross in it Vitarastarting with light yet communicative steering, precise gearbox and lightweight clutch.
Outside the city
If by a suburban area we mean off-road, then the new Suzuki Vitara he loses that harsh and clean off-road nature. In fact, it loses downshifts, but still retains the hill descent assist and AWD system with automatic torque distribution (even to each wheel). We have not tackled the extreme off-road conditions, but we can confirm that the Vitara's traction is flawless on unpaved roads and with little grip.
If instead we run Vitara on a winding (paved) road, we immediately understand where the efforts of Suzuki technicians have gone. In terms of dynamics, the car offers good traction and good control, and very little stays in corners to be an SUV. The chassis feels light, and the car's position and precise, communicative steering instill confidence, always allowing you to understand what's going on under the wheels.
The Motor 1.4 Boosterjet produces 140 Cv e 220 Nm; it may sound small, but it has enough torque and power to run the Vitara effortlessly. 0-100 km / h is overcome in 10,5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 200 km / h.
The engine is very supple at low revs - a nice advantage in terms of consumption - but sometimes it is also able to accelerate decisively and decently to 6.000 rpm, accompanying you with a pleasant metallic sound.
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On the highway Suzuki Vitara it suffers a little because of the "cubic" shape and height above the ground, but overall not so bad even on long journeys. Of course, there is rustling and the gears are not long enough, but overall, everything is much quieter than we expected. We also find adaptive cruise control and heated seats as standard on this version.
Life on board
As soon as you sit in the driver's seat Suzuki Vitara, you have everything under control. The dashboard is smart, the controls are efficiently located, and you can get to everything without taking your eyes off the road. The exterior is pleasant: the plastic, unfortunately, is solid, but still of high quality, and the red details combined with the analog clock with Japanese numbers make the interior more sporty and pleasant. There Driving Position it is more suitable for cars than for SUVs, and this is a nice advantage that makes it much more pleasant to use on the road.
Il trunk from 375 liters this is good, but not great, even if the loading height allows it to be used down to the last millimeter. On the other hand, the space on board is good for both front and rear passengers, who have no problem even if they are over one meter eighty in height.
The S version has everything you need: heated microfiber and leather seats, cruise control, 7-inch touchscreen with navigation, automatic climate control and Keyless system.
Price and costs
С list price 27.600 XNUMX euros, Suzuki Vitara It's not exactly cheap, but it must also be said that our version is the top version, equipped with a powerful engine and all-wheel drive. If you don't have special off-road needs, it's better to opt for the 2WD diesel version with V-Top for 24.900 euros. But the consumption is good: 1.4 l / 5,4 km in the combined cycle consumes 100 l / XNUMX km.
safety
New Suzuki Vitara boasts 5 Euro Ncap safety stars, radar braking system and curtain, side and knee airbags. Excellent road behavior, always safe and predictable, thanks also to the well-calibrated ESP system.
Our findings
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 418 см |
| width | 178 см |
| height | 161 см |
| the weight | |
| Trunk | 375 - 1120 dm3 |
ENGINE
| the cylinder | 1373 см |
| Supply | Gasoline, turbo |
| Potenza | 140 CV at 5500 weights / min |
| couple | 220 Nm |
| broadcast | 6-speed manual |
| Traction | Constant integral |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 10,5 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 200 km / h |
| consumption | 5,4 l / 100 km |
| emissions | 127 g / km CO2 |
