Fiat and Suzuki cars from TJ Vickers
GRAND VITARA 5 DOOR
Urban warrior. Party animal. Viewing platform in the Peaks. Beach bum. Fearless explorer. Globetrotter. The new Grand Vitara is whatever you want it to be. Throw life at it.
Great for impressing crowds, even better for escaping them
The new Grand Vitara is longer, wider, lower than its predecessor, and has an exterior design that creates a sleeker, more dynamic look. So it's just as much at home in Park Lane as it is in country lanes. But, the great design exterior isn't just there to turn heads. The one-piece body construction and built-in ladder frame chassis actually make the new Grand Vitara stronger, it just happens to look great as well.
It’s okay to have double standards
Sometimes you want to be seen in the right places. Other times you want to rough it and head for the hills. No problem. The real beauty of the new Grand Vitara is in the engineering. Everything has a purpose. Short overhangs, flared wheel arches, and 17 inch alloys may be great to look at, but they also help the new Grand Vitara power over the roughest terrain.
Taking care of creature comforts
Ergonomic seats. Quality fabrics. All round head rests. Air conditioning. Combined radio/CD with steering wheel mounted audio controls. Aluminium style fascias. 60/40-split rear seating. Everything we've put into the Grand Vitara is designed around everything you put into it. So there's extra comfort, extra flexibility, extra style. Even extra boot space.
Accommodating is the last thing you need to be
You know what it's like with some cars. They don't have the strength, the space or the versatility to keep up with your hectic life. What you need is a car that's as flexible as you are. Whether you're taking a carload of kids to the bowling alley. An old cupboard to the dump, or an overnight case to that little hotel you know in the Cotswolds. The Grand Vitara is with you every step of the way.
Everyone needs their own space
You, your partner, your kids, even the dog. With it's wheels pushed further to the corners the new Grand Vitara offers more cabin space
all round - in the front seats, behind the seats, above the seats. The kind of space you'd expect in a large family saloon. There's storage
space all around you, too, including the centre consoles and under floor compartments. So journeys are easier, more adventurous, and fun. Even for people you pick up along the way.
Power play
Whatever your job, whatever your family, whatever your location, with the Grand Vitara there's no such thing as being tied down. With exceptional 4x4 capabilities, the great outdoors is more than just a backdrop. Let others admire the view while you get in amongst it. 4x4 is all about traction and the Grand Vitara has vast amounts of it. In 4H mode it runs like a normal car, but with added traction. But it's only the start of all the thrills to come. Need to plough through deep mud or snow? Then select 4H Lock for truly outstanding traction. And if you really want to go for it over the roughest terrain imaginable, select 4L, with a gear ratio twice that of 4H it provides unbelievable low-end traction. How much power you want to bring into play is up to you. With a choice of a 2 litre 16V petrol and 1.9 DDiS diesel, there's plenty of it. The 140PS 2 litre unit delivers a strong response and levels of refinement for both off-road adventuring and motorway driving, whilst the 1.9 diesel utilises an intercooler and turbochargerto deliver great torque across the rev range.
Safety in numbers
Large ventilated disc brakes are fitted at the front and drums at the rear with a 10 inch booster. Tough and rugged, the build of the new Grand Vitara provides positive protection in itself. The elevated driving position provides greater all round vision and a 200mm ground clearance gives you the confidence to take on the toughest terrain. But where the Grand Vitara really impresses is the sheer number of safety measures as standard. To begin with there's a reinforced cabin to give you protection from all angles. Then
there's ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) which stops your brakes from locking up when the brake is used in an emergency and EBD
(Electronic Brake Distribution) which works with ABS to ensure the correct amount of braking power is distributed to each wheel. There are also no fewer than six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and 3-point seatbelts with height-adjustable headrests on rear passenger seats. This has all resulted in Euro NCAP awarding the Grand Vitara four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for both child and pedestrian protection. So you can concentrate on the adventure safe in the knowledge that we're taking care of everything else.
Something to get excited about
Our 4x4s have always strived to push performance further. But nothing comes close to the challenge of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Known as “The Race For The Clouds”, the event is the biggest of its kind in the world, and guess what? In it's 90th anniversary, victory went to the Grand Vitara Hill Climb Special.
Add this to our success story in the Junior World Rally Championships and you'll soon see why we're stepping it up a level and pushing our performance cars harder than ever by entering the World Rally Championships in 2008. It's sure to get pulses racing. But even more exciting is the fact that all the innovations and technologies we develop for our sporting prowess are used in both our road and off road vehicles, including the Grand Vitara.
Express yourself
We’re all unique in our own way. So why should your Grand Vitara look exactly like everyone else’s? At Suzuki we have a wide range of Suzuki Genuine Accessories to reflect your personality. A full fitting service is available from your Suzuki dealer. Please ask for a copy of the full Grand Vitara accessories brochure or view online at
www.suzukigenuineaccessories.co.uk.