Childhood diseases Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005–2008, restyling 2008-2012, restyling 2012-2014).

For our market, the Suzuki Grand Vitara was assembled exclusively in Japan. The fit of parts and materials is good. Vitara is a kind of mixture between "SUV" and "jeep". The frame is integrated into the body. Ground clearance- 200mm. Constant four-wheel drive from downshift and locking center differential. With proper use of this potential, the car can compete with full-fledged SUVs. Adding "reliability" here, low cost, good equipment we get one of best offers on the secondary market.

Engines: 1.6 l 3D (106 horsepower, acceleration to 100 km / h in 14 seconds, combined fuel consumption - 8.4 liters per 100 km), 2.0 l (140 hp, up to 100 km / h - 12.5 seconds, average consumption fuel - 8.5 liters per hundred), 2.4 l (169 hp, up to the first hundred in 11.7 s, city / highway consumption - 9.2 l per 100 km), 2.7 l (185 "horses", up to 100 km per hour - 9.7 seconds, combined consumption - 10.3 liters per hundred kilometers).

There are 3 gearboxes to choose from: 4 and 5-speed automatic or 5-speed "mechanics".

IN basic configuration: ABS, 4 el. glass, heated front seats, four airbags, climate control, el. heated mirrors, central locking, board-computer.

IN maximum configuration: system exchange rate stability, six airbags, keyless entry, cruise control, leather interior, xenon headlights with auto-corrector, navigation system, AUX, Hill Descent and Hill Climb Assist.

Weaknesses of the Suzuki Grand Vitara or what to look for when buying?

sores	Solutions
Transmission
weak front gearbox - hum when coasting and under load, intensifies over time	if there is an emulsion in the oil, lengthen the “breather” and check the right-hand drive oil seal for a “leak”, it is advisable to change the oil every 10,000 km, if it doesn’t help, order a restored gearbox in Novosibirsk, sending a “buzzing” one under the “recycling” program, periodically check the oil level
frequent leakage of transmission seals (“squeezing out” in cold weather)	after a long parking - warm up at low speed
poor first gear - manual transmission	a feature of the box, you can try to “cure” it by replacing the backstage or clutch (the diaphragm spring of the pressure plate is stretched)
Engine Suspension
weak silent blocks of the front levers	install polyurethane or from Honda CR-V
sour rear camber adjustment bolts	urgently lubricate, if soured - they change along with silent blocks of levers
steering rack leak	replacement of oil seals (you can pick up an analogue - for example, from Nissan)
do not "hold" door stops	restoration of "old" or purchase of new
fuel cap not closing properly	grind off the lid locking pin
creaking front seats	stretch and grease (airbag bracket tab) seat
creaking front armrest	lubricate with silicone and glue with double-sided tape or "carpet"
water under the front passenger mat (eng. 2.4)	seal the connection between the drain tube and the “drain” hole in the cabin
Electrician
oven fan not working properly	sort out or install a new one (suitable from Outlander, there are analogues)

Vitara has a list of little things that need to be monitored periodically. But in general, the car is quite reliable, an adequate price in the secondary market, good cross-country ability. As a result, we get an excellent indicator "price - quality".

31.01.2017

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2 (SUZUKI Grand Vitara)- the most popular car in model range Suzuki. This model, according to many experts, is considered the best among crossovers in terms of price-quality ratio and off-road capabilities, plus, the car boasts a real Japanese assembly. Many owners consider this car to the category of not killed, arguing this with unpretentiousness and endurance. But how things are with the reliability of the used Suzuki Grand Vitara in fact and what you should pay attention to when choosing this car in the secondary market, now let's try to find out.

A bit of history:

The debut of the first generation Suzuki Grant Vitara took place in 1997. Initially, this car was a rear-wheel drive frame SUV with hard-wired front-wheel drive. The second generation of the car was introduced in 2005. Unlike the previous version, the novelty has lost the standard frame structure body (the frame is integrated into the body), and all-wheel drive has become permanent with the presence of downshifts and center differential locks. In 2008, the car underwent a restyling, as a result of which the following were changed: front bumper, grille, front fenders and mirrors. But, the main innovations touched the technical part - the drum brakes were replaced with disc brakes, the transmission was modernized, and two new engines appeared. In 2010, the car underwent a slight upgrade, as a result of which the trunk lid lost the spare wheel, thanks to which the Vitara became shorter by 200 mm, and diesel engine was upgraded to comply with the level of "Euro 5". This model was available for purchase in three and five-door bodies. In 2015, the production of this crossover was finally discontinued.

Problem areas and disadvantages of the Suzuki Grand Vitara

The body elements of the Suzuki Grand Vitara are fitted with high quality. Also, there are no significant comments on the quality of the paintwork and anti-corrosion coating, and if a used copy has a large amount of rust, then this is the first sign that the car was being restored after an accident. Of the shortcomings of body elements, only thin metal on the hood can be distinguished (even dents remain from slight contact) and sagging tailgate, this happens due to the impact of the heavy spare wheel that is installed on it. In order to fix the problem, you need to adjust the hinges.

Engines

Suzuki Grand Vitara, as for a Japanese-made car, has a fairly wide range power units: gasoline - 1.6 (106 hp), 2.0 (140 hp), 2.4 (166 hp) 3.2 (233 hp); diesel 1.9 (129 hp). Operating experience has shown that all engines are quite reliable, but, nevertheless, some characteristic sores in them have been identified. So, in particular, a 1.6-liter engine is afraid of overheating, and it also painfully endures oil starvation. A timing chain drive is installed on the motor, as a rule, up to 100-120 thousand km, this unit does not cause any problems, in order to increase the life of the chain, it is necessary to use quality oil, also, try to warm up the engine well in severe frosts. After 200,000 km, the oil consumption increases, and if they liked to “light up” the car, then the oil consumption can be unpleasantly surprising (up to 400 grams per 1000 km). In order to fix the problem, it is necessary to change the rings and valve stem seals.

Among the shortcomings of engines with a volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters, a small resource of rollers can be noted. drive belt(40-50 thousand km). Also, on some specimens, the chain stretches quite early and its tensioner fails. A diesel rumble and a metallic ringing during a cold start will serve as a signal that there is a problem. All four-cylinder engines are not equipped with hydraulic lifters, which is why valve clearances must be adjusted every 40,000 km. All engines are quite sensitive to fuel quality, when using low-quality fuel, first of all, spark plugs suffer, fuel filter(comes complete with a fuel pump) and a catalyst. The car with the most powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine has established itself as the most reliable, but has a very high fuel consumption (20-22 liters per hundred in the city).

Diesel engine 1.9 - the development of the French manufacturer Renault. This engine does not have outstanding characteristics and has a number of disadvantages. In our realities, most often, the owners complain about the small resource of the turbocharger, pump, and DPF filter. Also, disadvantages include high flow fuel (8-10 liters per hundred) and high maintenance costs.

Transmission

This model is equipped with two types of gearboxes - a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. No matter how paradoxical it may sound, but automatic transmission much more reliable than mechanics. One of significant shortcomings mechanics is a deterioration in the performance of the box (fuzzy inclusion of 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears). There can be several reasons for the incorrect operation of the box - failure of the bearings or the gear selection mechanism, also, the problem manifests itself with partial wear of the clutch. Despite this, the clutch lasts a long time - 100-120 thousand km. Automatic transmission, as a rule, does not require intervention 200-250 thousand km, but only if it is properly maintained (oil change every 60,000 km) and operated. The disadvantages of automatic transmission include large delays when shifting gears.

The all-wheel drive system is one of the advantages of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. There are locking center differential and downshift. Among the shortcomings, the noisy operation of the front axle gearbox can be noted (60-80 thousand km starts to buzz, if you often storm off-road, it can buzz even after 30,000 thousand km). Often, changing the oil helps eliminate the hum. Once every 100-120 thousand km, the front gearbox oil seals need to be replaced, a little earlier, at 60-80 thousand km, the transfer case oil seal begins to leak, it is better not to delay its replacement, since a decrease in the oil level in the transfer case, over time, will lead to costly node repairs.

Suzuki Grand Vitara suspension weaknesses

Suzuki Grand Vitara is fully equipped independent suspension despite this, the car is not a benchmark for comfort and handling. If we talk about the reliability of the chassis, then it is quite hardy, even despite the small resource of some elements. Most often, bushings and stabilizer struts require attention, on average, they serve about 30,000 km, but they can start to creak even after 10000 km. If, after replacing the bushings, there is a knocking sound when driving on an uneven road, then it is necessary to install rubber spacers between the bracket and the bushing or replace the brackets. The front shock absorbers are rather weak and on most specimens serve no more than 80,000 km, and in harsh operating conditions their life is halved. Camber arms, wheel bearings and ball joints able to please owners with a mileage of 120,000 km.

The rear wheel bearing is less hardy and serves only 60-80 thousand km (it changes as an assembly with the hub). Other elements rear suspension they serve about 100,000 km, but many owners recommend regularly checking the alignment and changing the tires every 15,000 km. Steering does not cause any particular remarks, the only thing that the owners have complaints about is the howling power steering pump, it is worth noting that with the onset of cold weather, the hum intensifies (in some cases, replacing the power steering fluid helps fix the problem). Also, on cars of the first years of production, they are not famous for the reliability of the tube of the hydraulic booster cooling system (liquid leaks at the junctions). Front brake pads, on average, nursed 30-40 thousand km, rear up to 60,000 km, discs - twice as long.

Salon

Despite the fact that the interior trim of the second generation Suzuki Grand Vitara is made of simple materials, it is assembled very high quality, thanks to which extraneous squeaks and knocks rarely bother car owners. The main source of squeaks are: the front seats, the trunk shelf, and the plastic lining of the racks. Electrical equipment is quite reliable and, even after many years of operation, does not cause any trouble. The only thing that can bother is the stove fan motor (brushes and relays fail).

Outcome:

Suzuki Grand Vitara Enough reliable car with good off-road capability, and if used only original spare parts, then he will not often cause trouble. But if you are looking for comfort, family crossover with good cross-country ability, it is better to pay attention to another car, for example,.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

Not every SUV combines three qualities at once: excellent cross-country ability, high build quality and affordable price. One of these was the Suzuki Grand Vitara, but, unfortunately, the car is no longer produced. The driver who chose this SUV over competitors such as the Toyota RAV4 Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V, could not only save several thousand dollars, but also get a real jeep with excellent running units - suspension, engine and transmission.

The legendary generation will be replaced by a new one that has nothing to do with the previous one. Since 2015, Suzuki Grand Vitara can only be found.

History of the Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Vitara line was first introduced in 1988. By releasing this model, manufacturers wanted to become the founders of a new class of cars - compact SUVs. They really managed to be the first to introduce such a classification, but from a technical point of view, AvtoVAZ did it earlier with their Niva. Design features Vitara bring it closer to ordinary SUVs: a separate frame and a plug-in front-wheel drive. First time new model The Suzuki could be classified as either a bad crossover or a parody of an SUV.

About a quarter of a century later, the Grand Vitara was redesigned under pressure from competitors who were ready to force the car out of the market. Manufacturers made the body load-bearing, and the front-wheel drive was connected through a center differential, which worked constantly. In addition, the reduced range of transmission gears turned out to be a very profitable solution against the background of the others - the Grand Vitara became very competitive.

IN different countries the car is known as the Suzuki XL7, Grand Nomade, and Grand Escudo (while the three-door, short body versions did not have the "grand" prefix). So it has been produced since 2005. It is noteworthy that the Vitara had a common chassis with some General Motors cars, but from a constructive point of view, these cars were very different.

Used Suzuki Grand Vitara Properties

It should be borne in mind that the specific ones completely depend on its operating history. It is impossible to find two identical models. Each Grand Vitara will have its own consequences of use by the past owner. One way or another, the car has a number of common features that unite the entire Grand Vitara line.

Now the greatest demand exists for the third generation of an SUV from Suzuki. It combines excellent running properties and high quality, while having an affordable price. Thus, copies of the Grand Vitara, which were produced from 2005 to 2014, are the most desirable among the entire series. Cars 5-7 years old in the secondary market can be found at a price of 400 to 900 thousand rubles.

On the Russian market used cars are most often found American and Russian versions Grand Vitara. European options, as a rule, come across rarely, but they are also more expensive, which negates the availability of the model. Their condition speaks in favor of European trim levels. The Russian version, which was operated by us, usually has a lower quality, due to the constant exposure to salt on the roads in winter. At the same time, the majority of Americans are characterized by a careless style of operation - they pour cheap oil into the Grand Vitara, after which they drive it for several years. Due to such use, the condition of the car deteriorates. In addition, such an ailment cannot be corrected by flushing the engine.

Engine

At the time of sales, the Grand Vitara was equipped with four petrol and two turbodiesel engines. The weakest of all had a volume of 1.6 liters and 94 horsepower(most often installed on a three-door version), while the most dynamic engine had a volume of 2.7 liters and a power of 173 liters. from. (installed only on the five-door version). It should be borne in mind that when buying a Grand Vitara in the secondary market, the driver will be deprived of the opportunity to choose an engine, so he will have to be content with what is available.

More powerful engines Suzuki allows you to quickly pick up speed from the start, but they also consume a lot of fuel. One of the properties running system Grand Vitara is that when driving on slippery road powerful motor coupled with a short wheelbase makes the car slide. This is especially unpleasant for an SUV.

As for operation, all Grand Vitara engines are distinguished by reliability and endurance. Of course, their condition must be maintained by qualified and timely service. As a rule, the Suzuki driver is forced to clean the radiator and change the antifreeze when the mileage counter “winds up” the next 60,000 kilometers.

Most often on the market you can find the Grand Vitara, equipped with gasoline engine volume of two liters and a capacity of 140 liters. from. The motor is relatively unpretentious and can be powered by 92nd fuel, but it is clearly not enough to develop the full speed of a one and a half ton SUV. With dynamic trips around the city, it is approximately 15 liters per 100 km.

Transmission

Regardless of the engine, the Grand Vitara was equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmission gears. This means that in the secondary market you can find any combination of motor and transmission. The mechanical version is characterized by "tight" switching to reverse gear- you have to make a short pause before the system, which does not have a synchronizer, allows you to switch. The automatic transmission, on the other hand, has no complaints in switching and does an excellent job not only with movement, but also with the transportation of large trailers.

The disadvantage of the Grand Vitara's transmission is the part-time system. The front axle in it is connected rigidly, which allows the use of all-wheel drive only on slippery roads and for a short time. So, front axle The Suzuki must be switched off at all times. When choosing a used model, you should pay attention to this - if the included drive is accompanied by blows, then the gearbox is “killed” and it is better not to buy a car.

Suspension

Suspension Suzuki Grand Vitara is great for use in Russian conditions. Even on a used car, it needs to be repaired no more than every 80,000 kilometers. At the same time, there is still a small drawback - fastenings front stabilizer needs to be changed every 25,000 kilometers. Their life expectancy cannot be increased even by installing original units.

Body

In the five-door versions of the Grand Vitara, the tailgate occasionally sags. The reason for this is the heavy spare wheel. This problem can be corrected with a simple adjustment. Also, over time, the engine fan fails. You can either repair it or buy a new one - such expenses occur no more than once every 2 years. These small flaws are not critical, so the Suzuki body has high reliability.

Equipment

In the minimum version of the Grand Vitara, you can find pretty good functionality: six airbags, which, together with the rigid body of later versions, provide reliable protection, climate control, anti-lock system and central locking.

The most equipped version, in addition to everything, has ESP, air curtains, cruise control, a built-in computer with navigation, power steering, xenon / bi-xenon and fog optics, leather upholstery, full power accessories and a media system.

Outcome

To answer the question of whether to buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara, each driver must individually answer for himself. Many car enthusiasts consider this SUV family model and purchase it for their respective needs, but there are also fans extreme driving, which . One way or another, for its cost, the Grand Vitara provides the buyer with excellent cross-country ability and high reliability. The disadvantage is the part-time transmission, which is not the best choice for a real SUV. If this is critical, then you should look at the more expensive Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V.

The differential lock in the Suzuki Grand Vitara allows the driver to feel confident on the roads. Both cars are approximately in the same price category, although the Outlander's off-road potential is slightly lower. : Grand Vitara or Outlander? We will try to answer this question in today's review. The analysis will be built in a non-standard way. We will analyze weak spots competing parties. Consider possible breakdowns and failures in the operation of crossovers.

Specifications

Car model:	Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4	Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0
Producing country:	Japan	Japan
body type:	SUV	SUV
Number of places:	5	5
Number of doors:	5	5
Engine capacity, cu. cm:	2360	1995
Power, l. s./about. min.:	162/6000	140/6000
Maximum speed, km/h:	196	175
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s:	10.5 (automatic transmission)	12,5
Type of drive:	full	full
Checkpoint:	6 automatic transmission	5 automatic transmission
Fuel type:	gasoline AI-95	gasoline AI-92
Consumption per 100 km:	city ​​10.6; track 6.4	city ​​10.6; track 7.1
Length, mm:	4655	4300
Width, mm:	1800	1810
Height, mm:	1680	1695
Clearance, mm:	215	200
Tire size:	215/70R16	225/65R17
Curb weight, kg:	1495	1533
Gross weight, kg:	2210	2070
Fuel tank capacity:	63	66

Disadvantages of power units

Test Drive Mitsubishi car outlander:

The Grand Vitara has weak front suspension stabilizer bushings.

In the duel between Grand Vitara and Outlander, the Outlander took over in terms of quality and durability of the suspension.

Summing up

Today we had an unusual one. Which is better: Outlander or Grand Vitara? Based on the specifics of today's review, the winner will be the car whose components and assemblies are more reliable and will last longer than those of the opponent. Another evaluation criterion is approximate cost replacement of parts that could potentially fail. So, the parts in the Outlander are more durable and the cost of replacing them will be much lower than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Therefore, we give the victory in this duel to the “Outlander”.

Hello!

So I decided to write a review on a whim. I admit honestly - I didn’t even go to the car market for a year.

Here the machines ceased to be interested and that's it).

Vitara bought unexpectedly. I owned an SX-4 for 2 years and sold it with 92,000 miles. The car was completely fine. Not satisfied only throughput. Wanted SX -4 all-wheel drive and put on more aggressive tires. Jeep drivers will smile, of course). I didn’t expect miracles - I just had to drive to the dacha after the rain along the country road and black soil 700 meters up the hill and that’s it. On the last evening before the order, my wife and I simply decided that finances, it seems, allow us - we will try to buy a more interesting car. Moreover, they looked at her while still being students.

Vitara came 2 weeks later with a white interior) The manager somehow uncertainly told us this fact, and we decided - yes, figs with him - we’ll wash it off, if that))).

First impressions - it's really bigger, heavier and lazier than a passenger car. POWER RESERVE. like a steamboat). We don't swim - we WALK).

Vitara surprised me. I had a right-handed Pajero mini. Climbed, by the way, is better. Funny in another - Vitara - universal car. It is Universal - with a capital letter. Not as mega-technological and mega-universal as many others who have service through 3 streets. With a bunch of buttons, heating and other garbage. It's just comfortable and durable. And simple. Without turbines and viscous couplings.

My wife and I fell in love with fishing, trips for mushrooms and traveling around our Russia.

Somehow stimulates Vitara to go on a picnic in the nearest forest.

I think many caught themselves thinking: "I will not sell this car." That's what you think when you like a car. The first car that gave rise to such thoughts was the Vitara.

If anyone needs performance characteristics, look for them at Yandexauto or an auto market. And I'm trying to write the feeling of owning a car.

Vitara pros:

You can PUNCH your 120 on ANY road. The first smile - why 120? Because we have weak oil seals and it is not recommended to accelerate faster). It can be faster when overtaking, but I try to adhere to this rule. But the relief of the road, really do not care. Rescues the energy intensity of the suspension and 70 profile at 16 radius and 225 width. There are no hernias for a year and the discs did not rule, the shock absorbers are intact.

Eats 92 and 95 AI. We refuel at proven gas stations 95m, as it is written on the hatch, if possible

Very good cross-country ability. Much worse than professionally trained SUVs and even ... stock 3-door fields. This is not a banter, just the patency of the Vitara is an interesting thing. It ends abruptly. No hints. I was driving and suddenly stood up. Up to a certain point, all crossovers are completely torn apart, it rides nicely, but it doesn’t give a feeling of confidence - it strives to slip into any wet rut from the UAZ and spend the night there until the morning. YouTube videos are a good selection of moments when the Vitara did not sit down. So don't be offended fans!

A good trunk for transporting bulky items, only the dimensions of the item should not exceed 1 * 1 * 1 m - this is how our seats fold out. With a long oversize - a problem - the second-row seats fold out, dividing the Vitara in half. Accordingly, a roll of mesh netting, 1.5 meters long, already fits back to back.

She survived a difficult repair - she carried mixtures in bags, tiles, barite plaster. 350-400 kg easily for 100 km. I think this is a very confident plus in the rating. Any furniture in boxes from Ikea also went well and plump. Naturally, the car didn’t hit the pits like that and drove quietly. But arrived without problems and further services.

Now there are 2 cars in the family: my wife's Solaris (I will write about it separately, because I was surprised) and my Vitara. So a trip to Karelia is planned in the winter. What car will go, I think, no need to explain. It is her element that lies ahead, so let's give her a chance and write a review later (if anyone is interested)

Dynamics on the highway - 2 liters 140 horses, mechanics - like an ordinary passenger car. . Who are interested in the numbers: 5th gear 100 km / h-3000 rpm. In the city with traffic lights, very tight and slow. Well, not her these loads)

About the cons.

They are few, but worth noting.

Petrol. Everything is known in comparison, especially when we look at the price of $ in recent times.

We are waiting for the corresponding prices for 95, as it was the last 2 years. Vitara eats gasoline with a good appetite. You don't notice it while she's alone in the family. When Solaris appeared, unexpectedly more often began to ride it. And it's not just about the expense, although the difference is at least 50 percent.

The difference is simply in the driving experience. Solaris is light. He is a car. This box, which is included in any gear and at any speed. Vitara has a box, like any Suzuki, tight and slurred. But reliable.

If possible, I take Solaris for the city. On the highway - only Vitara.

What are the disadvantages of Vitara I see. Benz is the first, but not the main one. Possibly significant for many users. Second, well, it does not correspond to talk about mega-passability. I would even say that she can climb much better, but there are three BIG design flaws:

Little ground clearance. Incomplete 200 mm with protection is very small

Front bumper with protection - a plastic curtain that blocks off the radiator - well, you can't do that 4 WD! Any bump on the country road in resonance - and we have a broken radiator and we do not go further. FINISH. I hit the bumps 2 times - just lucky. And you can’t go through the sections more slowly - you sit down.

Silumin rear gear with CV joints, this is generally without comment. For some reason, no one pays attention to this, but I caught bumps in a rut with this gearbox 2 times. When a stone comes across - Vitara will go home on a tow truck.

And still I love her. It can do a lot in stock. There are not enough stars from the sky, but he doesn’t constantly go to services either. I will add a review later. Now 63,000 km of run. The car is out of warranty, no problems, serviced after 10,000 km. by manual.

I am very glad if someone found the information useful. Good luck on the roads!