Problems Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0. New comment. Line of power aggregates

The history of the Vitara brand is quite interesting. For the first time, the machine with such a name was presented in 1988, and Suzuki itself claimed the founder of the new SUV compact SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle). And if the abbreviation championship is difficult to challenge, then from a technical point of view, the Japanese are late for 11 years - since 1977 domestic Vaz Already produced "Niva" and supplied it for export. The design scheme itself is Vitara with a separate frame and a connected front-wheel drive without inter-axis differential It was closer to classic SUVs. As a result, it turned out at the same time not very good crossover And a fairly mediocre SUV. It is this "generic curse" through a quarter of a century and thwarted the model, despite the fact that under pressure from the competitors of the frame turned into a boring body, and the connection of the face began to occur through a constantly working intersective differential. Yes, and the presence of a reduced row in the transfer box looked quite advantageous against the background of the main competitors - Toyota Rav4, Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Who on old?

New Grand Vitara. Following them, I also became more modern, more comfortable and more environmentally friendly, but it was increasingly distinguished from that Vitara, which almost 20 years ago came to lovers of off-road adventures. Unable to compete on equal with the grandees of this class, Suzuki additionally attracted a significant lower price, and now the third generation is now Suzuki Grand. Vitara (2005-2014) A very interesting option to choose from a used car in this segment: 5-7-year-old copies were recently sold in the range of 400-900 thousand rubles. Depending on the appetites of the owners and the status of the car.

The car was known on other continents as XL7, Suzuki Grand Nomade or Grand Escudo (in short-shaped versions with three doors in many countries, there was no Grand console) and was produced since 2005. Despite the common chassis with some models of the General Motors concern, technically with the "relatives" there was little in common. The only "close" relative became Suzuki XL7 (since 2007). And we have a very rare instances of the Iranian assembly. In 2006, 175 thousand cars were sold worldwide.

Interior Suzuki Grand Vitara

Rule power aggregates It was quite wide. Until 2008, a 2-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine JB420, developed 140 hp, served as the base for long versions. For the American market, gasoline H27A was also offered (V6 2.7 liters, 185 hp), but on russian roads He remained a big rarity.

Forces Suzuki diesel engines did not produce, so the Japanese borrowed a 1.9-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel (129 hp) at Renault (129 hp). The short versions until 2008 was also set diesel engine M16 (1.6 l, 106 hp). Both modifications were not officially supplied and found them on secondary market It is quite problematic, and it is not worth it - it has long been known that modern diesel engines save money only to the first owner.

In the anniversary for the 2008 brand (20 years since the beginning of the release), Grand Vitara was subjected to first restyling, including new engines, now with changing gas distribution phases - inline "four" JB424 (2.4 l 168 hp and 225 nm) and absolutely New V6 3.2 (221 hp and 284 nm). Small modifications of the French providers contributed to the old Turbodiesel 1.9 L (he registered under the hood of many brands, such as Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Sarisma).

Advertising booklets on auto stocks and in the salons of dealers brix swap updates: "The 3-door modification has become available with a 2.4-L engine and automatic box Transmissions. The renewed version was introduced a car holding system on the rise and descent (for gasoline engine volume of 3.2 liters), improved noise insulation, the design of the radiator grid and the bumper changed, the color of the body color appeared, the total length and the length of the vehicle of the car increased by 30 mm, side mirrors Equipped with built-in signal indicator signals, additional airbags have become mandatory for all modifications. "

It was this set that became an important factor contributing to some restoration of the popularity of Grand Vitara sales - after all, she was the only model in the SUV segment with the carrier body and lowered near the transfer box. Subsequent modernization in 2011 and 2012 affected stylistic solutions, the technique did not change anymore.

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SELECT SELECTIC SELECTION SELECTION SELECTION

Painful nature

But the transmission has its own weak sides. Due to the fact that Grand Vitara has an "honest" drive for all wheels, nodes and aggregates (gearboxes, dispensing box, cardan Val.) are more loaded compared to cars passenger and require more frequent maintenance. The most vulnerable place in the transmission is an anterior gearbox that may require the bulkhead for 60-70 thousand km of mileage. Due to the low location of the ventilation, moisture can fall into the gearbox, which leads to premature wear Total node. Recovery will cost from 60 thousand rubles. Therefore, overcoming even small puddles, not to mention deepbrush, it is able to serve as a cause of breakage.

Since the manufacturer did nothing to solve this problem, it can be advised to remove the Sapun on the extension tube under the hood, which will allow the reducer to work in normal conditions to the constructors of 200-250 thousand km. The rear gearbox does not annoy such design misses, it is enough to monitor the integrity of the seals and the level transmission Oil. After running 50-60 thousand km, regular inspections of the dispensing box seals and KP are required for leakage or foaming. Replacing worn seals will increase at least 14 thousand rubles. Due to the large amount of work on the dismantling of the aggregates.

Mechanical KP and dispensing boxes are quite reliable and with a regular replacement of oil (with an interval of 60 thousand and 45 thousand km, respectively) problems are not delivered. No less adequately behave and automatic KP, the benefit of the Suzuki design for the longitudinal location of the engine has long been worked out (the main disadvantage - due to the antiquity of the design of the unit has only four steps), it is enough to monitor the condition of the oil level and oil level. The service life of these aggregates reaches 200-250 thousand km, mandatory oil replacement, following the accumulated experience, should be made at least once every 100 thousand km, and with frequent forcing off-road or towing heavy trailers (for example, with motorcycles, quad bikes, hydrocycles etc.) and reduce the mileage between replacements up to 60-80 thousand km.

The most popular power unit on Grand Vitara - JB420 (2 l, 140 hp). This engine is reliable and unpretentious, allowing operation at 92th gasoline, but for the weight of the car in 1.6 tons of its power characteristics are obviously insufficient. In order to keep up with the urban flux, it has to get out (and already at the turn of 60-80 thousand km of Zhor oil can reach 2-3 liters per 10 thousand kilometers of mileage). In case of insufficient lubrication, the chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism will be injured, which entails the replacement not only the chain itself, but also stars with a tensioner node - otherwise the resource and the new chain will be extremely small. Under normal conditions, it consistently seals 150-160 thousand km, and the engine itself to the first replacement of the rings - 250-300 thousand km.

With an active urban ride, fuel consumption easily can reach a mark of 15-16 l / 100 km, although it can be met in 11-13 liters on the highway. Motor JB424 (2.4 L, 168 hp) generally similar to the younger fellow. The main brand of gasoline - AI-92, but in the summer, with long trips along the tracks, it will not be superfluous and AI-95. Due to low liter power and successful layout motor compartment The engines are not prone to overheating - another plus with a long-term off-road movement (but it does not cancel the regular cleaning of radiators on the sink). The older brother - JB424 - differs in the operation of a much higher fuel consumption, which largely caused the fall in demand for such modifications in the residents of megalopolises - in combination with an automatic CP, its value could reach 20 l / 100 km!

Another sick place - Catalytic neutralizers. In Grand Vitara, they lose the required efficiency on the threshold of 60-80 thousand km. DIY repair Covered by about 40 thousand rubles. When installing non-original substitutes, expenses will be less - a good location for the exhaust manifold makes it easy to choose a suitable universal part, right up to Volgovsky. The low resource of these nothesum nodes is also noted on other models of this brand, and the loss of efficiency below is permissible much earlier than the insides of the catalyst begin to fall apart - this is a clear indication of the excessive savings of precious metals in the node.

Suspension from Suzuki Grand Vitara resists Russian realities worthy and earlier than 80-100 thousand km rarely requires serious repair. Exceptions Traditionally Steel Fastening Details front stabilizer To the levers of the suspension and the body, which, with frequent driving off-road, are handed over every 20-25 thousand km even, if possible only on the original. Resource hub bearings It strongly depends on operating modes, on smooth roads and 150 thousand km far from the limit, and with frequent operation far from the asphalt, the resource can decrease by half, and the nodes will ask for replacement after 70-80 thousand km. The bearing varies assembled with the hub, the cost of the original assembly ranges from 7-9 thousand rubles. At the turn of 80-90 thousand km of revision will require the front levers, which, as a rule, come into disrepair of silent blocks. It will also not hurt check the condition of the ball supports that are made by a single part with the levers.

Tuning for "Passing"

The main advantage of the Suzuki Grand Vitara - on the off-road car is very good for its class, which takes on many of his flaws. For lovers, "climb more plumps" on the market there is a mass of offers on off-road refinement. The simplest - kits to increase the clearance of the car by 3-4.5 cm (at a rated 20 cm). Such an increase in the road lumen does not entail the critical change in the angles of the wheel installation, which positively affects the safety of tires and pendant parts. The cost of such improvements - 30-50 thousand rubles.

At all simple solutionsThe installation of spacers above the springs, accelerately kill regular racks due to changes in the stroke of the suspension and zero position. With a frequent forcing water barriers to the risk group, the selector of the selection of transmission modes in the transfer box (14 thousand rubles) falls, and there are not very high-quality seals.

In general, in the city off-road vehicles of the car are clearly redundant (although confidence on slippery coatings are akin to all-wheel drive sedans of premium-class), and for real off-road are insufficient.

When buying a basic priority, it is wiserfully to give the copies sold through the network of official dealers who have a confirmed story maintenance And with the remnants of the guarantee - these cars have no problems with "Curves" customs clearance, And the general chance to run into an instance with the criminal past is not very high - due to a specific niche of fans, the car was little interesting to hijackers, although some burst of theft can be expected to disassemble cars for spare parts.

Production compact crossover Suzuki Grand Vitara was started in 1998. Today, the release of the auto is stopped, as the "samurai" replaced new model With the same name, but already in a completely new configuration. The old version of the car is interesting and unique. It has a permanent four-wheel drive, the inter-sieve differential and its blocking. FROM permanent drive "Japanese" is almost the most off-road car in its class.

Grand Vitara feels confidently on off-road, overcoming dirt, ice and snow-covered road. Before purchasing legendary carOf course, it is best to find out what is its engine resource.

Line of power aggregates

For its history of existence, the crossover received a large number of different power plantswhich in one degree or another became famous for their reliability and unpretentiousness. In most cases, Japanese engineers equipped their developments with just a pair of motors, but in the case of a completely different story. The choice of the buyer is available options for engines from 1.6 to 3.2 liters with various levels Forsion. Also, the line of motors includes not only gasoline, but also diesel modifications.

One of the most popular and sought-after is a two-liter J20A engine. The head of the cylinder block and the basic parts of the housing are made of aluminum alloy. The main advantage of the motor is the presence of hydraulic clearance compensators. Due to the hydrocomathers, the maintenance of the power unit is significantly simplified, and its resource increases.

The engine on average is about 300 thousand kilometers to the first overhaul. The manufacturer recommends using a special motor oil Suzuki. Motor Oil, at the expense of which it is possible to significantly reduce the negative effect of friction force on the contact surfaces of the part of the power unit.

Motor resource certified by the manufacturer

As the practice of operation of Suzuki Grand Vitara shows, the crossover engines are quite reliable, but still have some weak spots. The power unit with a 1.6 liter working volume is sensitive to overheating, it is also better to prevent oil "starvation" of this engine. The installed timing chain drive serves for 120 thousand kilometers, which, of course, adds a motor reliability and greater resource. To increase the life of the chain, the manufacturer recommends using only certified engine oil. An engine with a volume of 1.6 liters is also desirable to be frozen during severe frosts.

The manufacturer does not indicate any framework of the Motor resource, but assures that all the power units of Suzuki Grand Vitara go at least 250 thousand kilometers. In order for the "Heart" of the car throughout the declared period, it is also necessary to use high-quality fuel. From low-quality fuel suffering the spark plugs of the motor and fuel filterwhich comes assembled with a fuel pump and catalyst. Any breakdown of these components fuel system Significantly reduce operation time. If the gasoline is filled from a proven supplier, timely passing a scheduled way, then you can increase the resource of the Suzuki Grand Vitara engine to 300 thousand kilometers.

Suzuki Holders Reviews Grand Vitara

Suzuki Grand Vitara is a classic, without all too much. Such a car will serve faith and truth if it provides proper attention. In the line of power units, there are no turbocharged engines, and as a transmission, the manufacturer offers a time-tested hydromechanical transmission. Symbiosis of a reliable engine and not less reliable box Even today bribes many drivers for the acquisition of Grand Vitara the earliest generations. Without exaggeration, it can be said that the Japanese had a really cool car, without interior sings, but with pointed attention on the most important thing. About what the resource of the Suzuki engine Grand Vitara will informatively tell the reviews of the Krossovers owners.

Modification 1.6.

1. Stanislav, Irkutsk. I have a new Suzuki Grand Vitara 2017, model last generation. The car is still satisfied, although the mileage is completely meager. Recently passed only the run-in, replaced the oil and began to pour the recommended manufacturer. A familiar has the same car, with a 1.6-liter engine of an older generation. The car is also pleased, now under the hood of Vitara put new engines, practically perfect. You do not need to adjust the valve, sitting driving and go. I hope that there will be a minimum of 300,000 km, before urgent repairs will need.
2. Yuri, Simferopol. The car is good, but probably not for our roads. The chain began to ring after 80 thousand kilometers due to excessive stretching. The replacement with the tensioner cost tens of thousand rubles. Also affects the resource of low quality fuel. It is very difficult now to find a good supplier. It is best not to save and pour ai-95. I understood that when it became too late. The car recently sold, 180 thousand km went on Suzuki Grand Vitara, after which I decided to change.
3. George, Moscow. My wife rides on this crossover of 2014 release. The mileage is now about 45 thousand km, during this time the warranty has already changed the pump, but there were no more problems anymore. The car consumption is huge at a speed of over 150 km, so, I do not recommend driving on it if efficiency is important for you. Suspension noisy, but not killed, the most that is for our roads. The engine works quietly, stable, problems with a minimum machine, but there are some shortcomings, for example, a weak metal of the body, as well as expensive service. IN dealer Center They said that Grand Vitara 1.6 runs 300,000 km.

This modification is equipped with a qualitative power unit that requires increased attention. Driving on a crossover with a 1.6-liter engine under the hood can be 250 or more than thousand kilometers. The resource of the engine rests in high-quality and permanent planned service car.

Modification 2.0.

1. Mikhail, Tyumen. I will say as the former owner of Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 and 2.4. These cars have excellent transmissions, but motors, frankly, pushed. Both are "eating" oil, and about one liter per 1,000 km. The chain really passes about 120 thousand kilometers, like that in this car does not need to adjust the valve. For all the time, there were no special problems with the engines, but strained constant oil and fuel costs. Consumption is also about 12 liters in the city, which is quite a few. In general, I recommend purchasing Grand Vitara with a 2.7 l or more engine, for example, 3.2 liters. They are better and dragged.
2. Sergey, Yekaterinburg. I will brief: I did not like the car. He passed on Suzuki Grand Vitara 200 thousand kilometers, after which he sold the car. The engine "eats" oil, and when the mileage reaches a mark of 100 thousand km, "appetite" cars significantly increases. I also did not like that the engine is inclined to detonation. The chain did not live even up to 100 thousand, it was necessary to change 70-75 thousand km at the turn, knocking and ringing began, the chain stretches very quickly.
3. Alexander, Tula. I like the car to everyone. On his 1998 car passed 300,000 kilometers, quite successfully, after which I did overhaul. If the engine is detonation, it is necessary to change the fuel, go to another octane number, The manufacturer himself recommends overpaying AI-95. I have recently referred to LUKOIL AI-95 and did not know any problems. Oil changed every 7 thousand km, poured Liqui Moly. 5W-30. In general, the car is pleased, I recommend everything with a modification with a motor 2.0 l.

Suzuki Grand Vitara with a 2.0 engine is quite reliable, but touched on the quality of fuel refilling and requires timely service. Under the recommendations of the manufacturer on the frequency of the planned, the crossover will serve at least 300,000 km to the first overhaul.

Modification 2.4.

1. Egor, Moscow. Hello everyone! I acquired Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 in 2007 official dealer. At first, the machine really pleased, but soon the first disappointments came. The engine began to "eat" oil, and the flow rate rose to 1 liter per 1000 km. I went to the service center, where I was told that the consumption does not correspond to the norm, but no one can fix it. Most likely piston rings Focused, and this is a very expensive repair. It happened because of the low-quality fuel. Recently sold the car, a modification with a 2.4-liter motor is not suitable for use with us.
2. Vadim, Voronezh. What can I say, the car is high-quality, reliable, but expensive in service. I have already passed 50,000 kilometers on my car, during which time it was planned five times, which is on average within a couple of hundred dollars. Change spark plugs, motor oil, filters and the like. Mobil 1 was poured into the engine, expensive, but very high quality substance. In general, there were no problems with the engine over the years of operation. The main thing is to fill good gasolineSince Suzuki's motors are very sensitive to nutrition.
3. Valery, Sochi. I had a car and domestic car industry, there was Toyota Avensis, but recently I go only on Suzuki. The last "samurai" was Grand Vitara with a 2.4 l and hydro engine mechanical box. Satisfied with the car, and I'm not going to change soon. The only thing that does not like is the monthly cost of maintaining the machine. Grand Vitara costs more than other cars that I had. There were never problems with the engine.

In some cases, I can really observe problems with a 2.4-liter engine, however, it is mainly provoked a breakdown of low-quality fuel and engine oil. With properly and timely service, the modification of Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 passes at least 250,000 kilometers.

Children's diseases Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005-2008, restyling 2008-2012, restyling 2012-2014).

For our market, Suzuki Grand Vitara was collected exclusively in Japan. Fitting details and good materials. Vitara is a kind of mixture between the "PARQUIDENT" and "Jeep". Frame integrated into the body. Ground clearance - 200mm. Permanent four-wheel drive with reduced transmission and interlocking central differential. With competent use of such potential, the car can compete with full-fledged SUVs. Adding "reliability" here, low cost, good complete set - we get one of best offers In the secondary market.

Engines: 1.6 L 3D (106 horse power, overclocking up to 100 km / h in 14 seconds, mixed fuel consumption - 8.4 liters per 100 km), 2.0 l (140 hp, up to 100 km / h - 12.5 seconds, average fuel consumption - 8.5 liters per hundred), 2.4 l (169 l. s, until the first hundred for 11.7 s, consumption city / route - 9.2 l per 100 km of way), 2.7 l (185 "horses", up to 100 km per hour - 9.7 seconds, mixed consumption - 10.3 liters on One hundred kilometers).

To choose from, 3 gearboxes: 4 and 5-step automatic or 5-speed "mechanics".

IN basic configuration: ABS, 4 EL. Flooring, heated front seats, four airbags, climate control, email. Heated mirrors, central locking, board -computer.

IN maximum configuration: System Stability, Six Airbags, Incinual Access, Cruise - Control, Leather Salon, Xenon Headlights with Auto-Corrector, Navigation System, AUX, Descent System and Lift Lift.

Weak vents of the ship Grand Vitara or what to pay attention to when buying?

Vitara has a list of trifles, followed by periodically. But in general - the car is quite reliable, adequate price in the secondary market, good permeability. As a result, we get a great figure "price - quality".

And "Grand Vitara" began to be issued since the end of 1996. Different four- and six-cylinder engines were used to configure the machine. The most common was the two-liter J20A engine.

common data

Petrol four-cylinder J20A was used on various versions of Suzuki Vitara, produced during periods of time:

• "Vitara Cabrio" (em, ta) - from December 1996 to March 1999.
• "Vitara" (em, ta) - from December 1996 to March 1998.
• "Grand Vitara" (FT) - from March 1998 to July 2003.
• "Grand Vitara" (JT) - from October 2005 to February 2015.
• "Grand Vitara Cabrio" (GT) - from March 1998 to July 2003.

The engine has vertically in a series of cylinders with a working volume of 1,995 liters. Depending on the type of firmware electronic block Motor control develops power from 128 to 146 forces. The development potential of the engine characteristics J20A has laid in the design allowed him to hold out in production for almost 20 years.

General device

The main body parts are the head and the cylinder block are made of aluminum alloy. In the actuator's first generation valves, there are hydraulic gap compensators, which significantly simplified the service. In later engines, from about 2003, adjusting washers stand in the valve drive. Two chains are used for the drive. For each of them there is its own tensioner and its reassigner of oscillations. On the front of the engine J20A "Grand Vitara" placed a polyclinic belt for the drive of various auxiliary aggregates.

Execution options

There were several modifications of the J20A engine with various characteristics:

• An option used on the "Suzuki Escudo" of the second version and Mazda Levante. This option developed 140 forces at the norm of the exhaust Euro-0.
• On the first Suzuki Grand Vitara, a weaker engine was used, which developed only 128 forces.
• The version for the configuration "Suzuki" SX4 (GY), which is intended for the transverse installation.

Benefits

Machines "Vitara" were equipped with a variety of engines with a working volume from 1.6 to 3.2 liters. But the most popular was the J20A motor, which ensured the most favorable ratio of dynamics and fuel consumption. In general, the power unit has proven itself as a completely reliable and unpretentious node. The larger plus of the motor is the possibility of using gasoline A92.

It is worth noting another fault that several owners of the 2-liter "Vitar" have encountered. Over time, there is a drawdown of the coolant pumping fluid bulk. At a certain point, the blades of the impeller begin to touch the housing. At the same time, the motor in operation issues outsided sounds. If you do not replace the pump on time, then the blades are abrasion and reducing the intensity of the coolant supply. Because of this, overheating is the thermally loaded block and the head, which leads to the jacket and the engine outlet.

Chains Replacement Materials

One of the most complex procedures during the repair of the J20A engine will be replaced by chains. When replacing materials will be needed:

• Tensioner for the chain (number 12831-77E02).
• Tensioner for the chain (number 12832-77E00).
• Small top chain (number 12762-77E00).
• Big bed chain (number 12761-77E11).
• Soothing (number 12771-77E00).
• Soothing (number 12772-77E01).
• Substrate for tensioner (number 12811-77E00).
• Tension laying (number 12835-77E00).
• Front crankshaft (number 09283-45012).
• Laying on the valve cover (number 11189-65j00).
• Valve cover fastening seals (number 11188-85FA0) - 6 pcs.
• Seal candle well (number 11179-81402) - 4 pcs.

Chain drive gears usually do not require replacements.

Tools and materials

• Set of wrench and heads.
• Dynamometric key up to 150-200 N / m.
• Sealant for the frontal cover.
• Ribs for wiping.

Sequence of performance

• Install the machine on the pit.

• Remove the expansion tank and plastic lid on the motor.
• Remove the probe to measure the oil level.
• Remove coils with candles.
• Disconnect ventilation hoses from the cover on the block head.
• Remove the head by reloading six nuts.
• In the design of the lid there are two sleeves installed in the rear. It is better to remove and put it separately.
• Rotating a pulley fastening nut combine tags. One label is applied to the pulley, the second on the engine crankcase.
• Remove the drive belt of additional aggregates.
• Unscrew the nut and remove the crankshaft pulley.
• Remove pump rollers and tensioner.
• Remove 15 frontal cover bolts.
• Remove the protective screen of the engine and unscrew another two cover bolts.
• Remove the climate installation compressor.
• Disconnect the cooling system hose in front of the engine. The hose must be drowning with a wooden wedge or bolt.
• Remove the cover from the motor. The cover is centered on the block using two guide pins.

• Check the gas distribution phases on the old chain. The key grooves of the main shaft must coincide with the label on the crankcase, the label on the double intermediate gear should be directed upwards. At the same time risks on gears distributional shafts Must coincide with the risks on the casting head.
• Remove the chain tension mechanisms.

• Unscrew the bolts of the gear of the camshafts. To fix them from rotation there is a special Lyk with a turnkey hexagon.
• Remove the gears and upper chain.

• Remove the intermediate gear and main chain, as well as a gear with a crankshaft sock.
• Install a new lower chain and drive gear back. At the same time on the chain there are links of blue and yellow. The blue link should be opposite the label on a double gear, and yellow - opposite the label of the main shaft of the J20A engine.
• Put a new lower tensioner.
• Mount the gears of camshaft and upper chain. The yellow mark of this chain should coincide with the mark on a double gear, and blue - with labels on the shafts.

• Put a new top tensioner.
• Lubricate the entire mechanism of engine oil.
• Replace the shaft seal in the frontal lid and the rings of the candles in the valve lid.
• Install the front cover on the new sealant.
• Install a new gasket on and mounted it on the head.
• Install all removed parts. In case of damage or loss of seals, the caps are replaced by them new.

From the history of the model

• On the conveyor: from 2005 to 2014
• Body: 3- or 5-door wagon
• Russian gamma engines: petrol, P4, 1.6 (106 hp), 2.0 (140 hp), 2.4 (169 hp); V6, 3.2 (233 hp)
• Transmission: M5, A4, A5
• Drive unit: full
• Restyling: 2008 - new motors 2.4 and 3.2 became available; changed front bumper, wings and grille; In the outer mirrors of the rear view moved repeaters of rotation indicators, in dashboard Built the multifunctional display. 2012 - updated wheel design, front bumper and grille radiator
• Crash tests: 2007, Euroncap; Protection of the driver and adult passengers - four stars (30 points); Protection of passenger-children - three stars (27 points); Pedestrian protection - three stars (19 points)

Sealing gums on the doors rather quickly rub paintwork In contact places with openings. And the seal on the opening of the trunk leaves the mark on the inner panel of the door.

Grand Vitara is a popular car. But despite this fact and the need for the market of spare parts in the past body detailsHe does not attract attention hijackers. With one exception: almost on an industrial scale, the casing of the spare wheel on the door of the trunk is stealing. The new casing costs 25,000 rubles and another five thousand will have to pay extra if you want the inscription Suzuki.

The long life of the car on the conveyor was blooming two restyling. However, both did not bring significant changes in the design: technically machines of recent years of release are almost identical to copies of a decade ago. Old horse groove will not spoil!

Along with the most common five-door version, there is a shortened three-door. A certain demand is used by its version with a motor 1.6, only a mechanical transmission and truncated transmission - without blocking the inter-axis differential and a reduced range of transmissions in the transfer box. The remaining modifications - with a full-fledged off-road transmission.

• With age, a small lubricant's door sagging is inevitable due to the sweaty spare wheel. The question is solved by a minor adjustment.
• Optics does not deliver hassle: does not overslete and not melted. An exception is a modification with xenon close-up, which is equipped with a mandatory headlight washer system. Her Motor is standing at the very bottom of the tank located behind the front bumper, and are not covered with anything. There are enough two or three years so that its terminals come from the housing due to road dirt. Motor costs 6000 rubles.
• Engineers are clearly calculated by making the honeycomb of the radiators of the engine and the air conditioner are too small. The gap between them quickly turns the mud coat, interfering with cooling. The first is the engine is the engine (especially version 2.4 and 3.2), the arrow of the antifreeze temperature indicator goes into the red zone. Servicemen are recommended to rinse radiators at least once every two years. To do this, they need to be dismantled.
• At the location of the windscreen block power fusesRight in the compartment, moisture constantly accumulates. On each fifth machine at the age of seven - ten years, this leads to a serious rotation of internal contacts. Disease can be seen: the block is transparent. But unbelievable, so it is necessary to change it assembly. Usually, due to the oxidized contacts, problems arise with a dispensing box. In the panel lights up signal illumination of systems full drive And regimes stop switching.