This Months Vehicle Review:
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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PRICE
- List price: est $20,000
- Price as tested: est $20,430 (Included
standard equipment plus 4-wheel drive with 2 speed T-case, anti-lock
brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, keyless remote entry, tilt
steering, AM-FM-Cassette stereo, power windows, power door locks, power
mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, and dual 12 volt outlets)
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ENGINE
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| Type |
Aluminum block and heads, V-6 |
| Valvetrain |
qohc 4-valve/cyl |
| Displacement |
152 cu in./2492 cc |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Horespower (SAE) |
155 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque |
160 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum engine rpm |
6500 rpm |
| Fuel injection |
electronic. multi-point |
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CHASSIS & BODY |
| Brakes |
Vacuum assisted 10” front discs, 8.7” rear drums |
| Wheels |
16x7.0 |
| Tires |
Bridgestone Dueler H/T, P235/60R-16 |
| Steering |
Power assisted rack & pinion |
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DRIVE TRAIN |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual |
| Gear |
Ratio |
Overall |
| 1st |
3.70:1 |
15.93:1 |
| 2nd |
2.02:1 |
8.69:1 |
| 3rd |
1.37:1 |
5.88:1 |
| 4th |
1.00:1 |
4.30:1 |
| 5th |
0.80:1 |
3.45:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
4.30:1 |
| Transfer-case type |
dual-range |
| Low-range ratio |
1.82:1 |
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GENERAL DATA |
| Wheelbase |
97.6" |
| Length |
164.6" |
| Width |
70.0" |
| Height |
68.5 in. |
| Minimum ground clearance |
8.0" |
| Max approach angle |
32 deg |
| Max departure angle |
29 deg |
| Max towing capacity |
1500 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight |
4123 lb |
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
| Seating capacity |
5 |
| Airbag(s) |
dual |
| Cargo capacity, seat up |
22.5 cu ft |
| Seat down |
44.6 cu ft |
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ACCELERATION |
| Acceleration times |
Seconds |
| 0-30 mph |
2.7 |
| 0-60 mph |
9.4 |
| 0-80 mph |
17.6 |
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FUEL ECONOMY |
| EPA city/highway |
est. 19/21 mpg |
| Fuel capacity |
17.4 gallons(US) |
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BRAKING |
Stopping Distances
From 60 mph
From 80 mph |
145 ft (3.1 seconds)
271 ft |
| Control |
Excellent |
| Brake feel |
Excellent |
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