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by vara,  - Top 200
Oct 25 '99 - Updated Mar 04 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Nice engine, attractive styling, quiet ride, lots of fun.
Cons: I prefer to call it "GV" instead of "Grand Vitara." Weak stereo, so-so tires.
The Bottom Line: Alas, I had to sell my GV as I needed something bigger. Still, this little SUV brought me many months of joy, and I still recommend it.
When the Suzuki Grand Vitara made its debut in 1999, I was at first wary of the new model...
For starters, what was up with the name? For those who are wondering, "Vitara" has no meaning in any language. It is like the Oldsmobile...
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by Mjwidell
Aug 24 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive - agile and responsive
Cons: Interior plastic scratches easily
My Grand Vitara is the 3rd 4 wheel drive vehicle I have owned. I was driving a 4 door sedan when I started looking at the small SUV's, and test drove the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV-4 and the Kia Sportage. First impressions are everything! I'm 5'8" and a...
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by urbanpagan
May 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Standard V6, and loaded with features
Cons: very little rear passenger room
I used to sell the Suzuki Grand Vitara and I can tell you I was always happy to see one drive off our lot. I knew my customer would have a good vehicle. I knew they were happy with the price and I knew I would never hear anything back about my customer...
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by pogo101
Apr 05 '00 - Updated Oct 02 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Value, styling, "little extras" like cruise and AC, peppy.
Cons: Mileage, no "you're almost out of gas" light
(I've revised this opinion slightly after this vehicle was totalled, courtesy of another driver who made a left turn directly in front of me in September 2000.)
I'm glad I chose my 4WD JLX+ Grand Vitara in May 1999 for a tad under $20k, all...
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by BlueFox2000
Jul 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well-priced, good looks, pretty fast, good gas mileage
Cons: Questionable reliability, smallness takes away a few creature comforts
I've don't get to drive this car very much, it's not mine. But, I still get occasional use of it, so I feel qualified to review it.
I really like this SUV! It's sporty feeling, gets better-than-average gas mileage, and has...
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by Kicbal
Aug 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well thought out, tough package that suites the needs of budget conscious weekend warriors.
Cons: May be too small for some. Magnifies the little inconveniences associated with SUV type vehicles.
I had been looking for an SUV for some time and researched extensively the many possibilities that I was considering. My conclusion was that the Suzuki Grand Vitara almost perfectly fit what I was looking for in a new vehicle. Previously I have owned an...
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by rbalk
Feb 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellant Mailing list
Cons: None as of now ...
There is a eGroups mailing list for the Suzuki
Grand Vitara owners. It is very positive and informative. It is almost international. This moderator is moderating this Suzuki Grand Vitara eGroups mailing list daily. Right now there are 85 members...
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by BMM1097
Apr 07 '00 - Updated Apr 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Car-like driving with hauling capacity
Cons: Cup-holders from the Drivers perspective
My husband and I researched several mini-suv's looking for a vehicle that would give us hauling capacity without having me (as primary driver) deal with the larger vehicle size found in the Explorer and Jeep. I love the size of this vehicle it is...
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by dougritt
Sep 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent small SUV with true off-road ability
Cons: Miserable dealership network
The Suzuki Grand Vitara has stood alone for it's first two years of manufacture; it has remained the standout product in the Mini-SUV market. It's high-torque V6 engine is extremely quiet and smooth running, the unusual single A-Arm front suspension...
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by bagoluis
Jun 02 '02 - Updated Jul 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, Exterior Looks, Handling, Visibility
Cons: Leg room, Power
The Bottom Line: Nice recommendable truck for the single guy/gal or newly married couple. I am married with two kids and this truck is a bit too un-roomy for us.
I have a 99 Suzuki Vitara. I purchased this SUV in April of 2001 with only 23,000 miles on it. Since I've had this truck I have been very glad with its handling.
Vitara comes with a 4cyl 2.0 engine. One has the option of Auto or Manuel....
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by Phantom6000
Nov 11 '99 - Updated Nov 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 6cyl.,price,handling
Cons: radio antenna,cargo space
This car is fun to drive.It has the best steering radius of any 4wheeldrive I have owned.And that's a lot.I like the 6cyl.engine and that is what made me chose this car over the other small suvs.They all had 4.The only small problems I found is the radio...
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by gchron
Dec 10 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun To Drive
Cons: Is a small vehicle
I was in the market for a new vehicle as my 93 Grand Caravan was getting to the point of needing a lot of maintenance. Also, I no longer need quite as large a vehicle as most of my driving since retiring was around town and Grand Caravans don't get that...
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by moonlady1999
Dec 13 '99 - Updated Apr 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quiet engine, rugged, roomy
Cons: Slightly unreliable cruise control
My husband and I bought a Grand Vitara JLX in late July, and so far we love it.
The engine is very quiet, and since it's a V6, it has plenty of power for an SUV in its class. The other SUV's we test-drove had 4 cylinder engines, and the...
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by drjoe
Sep 15 '99 - Updated Sep 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: See article
Cons: See article
I have been driving a '99 Grand Vitara JLX+ AT (V6 Automatic) for three months. I am for the most part happy with the vehicle. It's loaded with options and I only paid $19250, ordering through CarsDirect.com and picking it up at a dealer down the...
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by tovan
Apr 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, reliable
Cons: rear seat headrest restrict vision
I've driven my 99 Grand Vitara for about a year now. I live in a 4 season climate with heavy snowfall in the winter. This vehicle performed above my expectations in the largest of storms. Shifting into 4 wheel drive at any speed and very sure footed...
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