With adneproductive Vitara, we do not have, although such theoretically existed in the United States. Five-door machines are equipped with a full-fledged handout with a constant full-wheel drive and a lower transmission, but three-door with a 1.6-liter motor are content easier without renuncia, with a completely non-efficient cam "self-block". You can find cars from the USA with the plug-in front axle, but it is quite rare. However, it is easily corrected if a person is ready to be confused with alteration not only the very transfer box itself, but also electronics, it controls, as well as the replacement of wiring harness.
Permanent four-wheel drive with the locking center and lower transmission, and even with the optional lock of the rear axle is a completely serious arsenal for an SUV. And this is at least four transmission aggregates against one to two on most crossovers. And for complete happiness - two cardan shafts. Of course, all this household although it works very reliably, but, nevertheless, requires maintenance. It is necessary to regularly change the oil, and judging by the reviews, it is best to pour not the original mineral water, but a transmission semi-synthetic with reduced viscosity. It is necessary to regularly check the seals for the leaks. But it is easy to do this: any oil leak is well noticeable against the background of a dirty unit.
On machines of the first and second restyling, the reliability of the gearboxes of the front bridge is extremely low. Any excessive load quickly leads to the failure of bearings, and if you run the situation, then the main pair. Additional risk factors are heating from the engine and the unsuccessful location of the gearbox: when forceing even a shallow fusion, water can get inside. Of course, the Sapun is removed into the rubber tube, the end of which is fixed at the very top of the engine compartment, but most of the cars system works normally, which means it is not too reliably.
The dispensing box does not have "fool protection", so the 4HL lock mode does not turn off at high speeds and on a solid coating, and the load on the transmission can be used.
The quality of the glands, unfortunately, far from the ideal. They flow, and on new machines, and on running. The replacement does not always help eliminate a malfunction for a long time. Unsuccessful tool, dirty planes, bad supplier - And now everything is under the replacement ... But the glands are more than a dozen. In general, it is often necessary to change, and sometimes tritely "score" if the oil leak is insignificant.
Cardan shafts are actually not completely cardan. They have shruses, except that the oldest cars of release 2005-2007 have exactly the drives in the drive. And the shrusov has covers that sometimes rush, and it is better to change them immediately. But there are no official covers on sale, and there are no shrusov, there are only trees assembly that, as you understand, it is quite indecent money. All these factors lead to the fact that transmission breakdowns on age-related machines are one of the most frequent and expensive faults, and also one of the most troublesome. By the way, if all three lamps of transmission modes are blinking, then do not rush to repair the disassemble. Most likely, business or in wiring, or in ESP failures, or in the ignition system failures. There are no buggy sensors or vacuum drives here.
Mechanical gearboxes are generally very strong. But clutches are supplied, which are early wearing, and the gear shift mechanism with a weak burden. The second problem over time was solved by the cardinal enhancement of the part. But the grip with a hydraulic remains is the same not particularly resource and not too convenient. If you remove the leather-limiter from the drive, it will be more convenient to use it. But the price of the hydraulic cylinder combined with the release bearing is still high. It is easy to damage with an unsuccessful clutch installation, and the clutch itself is still poorly and requires very neat appeal. Most of the owners will have to be changed every 60-80 thousand kilometers. There is more than 150 thousand to run on one set, and the risk is not justified: with a disk wear, a basket is very easy to break, which entails additional costs. In addition, the clutch replacement operation is expensive and "traumatic": with an inactive removal, it is easy to damage the wiring or something else. But in the rest of the machines from the manual transmission of some serious difficulties is not observed.
In the photo: Suzuki Grand Vitara "2012-N.V.
With automatic transmission, too, special surprises can not be expected. Suzuki installed on the Grand Vitara two automatic transactions of AISIN, and the best "Toyotovsky" series. With motors 1.6, 2.0 and 2.4 liters, and sometimes from 2.7, the four-stage A44De box worked, it is AW03-72. If you do not remember this, then on the rear-wheel drive, Previa and Mark II stood it. And with motors 2.7 and 3.2 liters for the American market began to put a more advanced five-speed TB-50LS / AISIN A750F. She, too, "Toyotovskaya" series, and it can also be found on Lexus LX470, Toyota Tundra and many other machines of this manufacturer. All boxes are very durable and reliable capable of passing more than the motor and the whole machine entirely.
Only overheating due to dirty radiators are threatened with a four-stage box, extremely ill-treatment with the complete absence of maintenance and runs are far over 300. At all, "riders" are "early" (when runs from 200 thousand kilometers) failure of the Lock Locking Locks. Then you can wait for the failure of the GDT sleeve, its gland and oil leakage.
Reliable hydraulic lobby, reliable electronics and durable mechanical part practically do not leave chances to break this harsh unit without the help of "smart" servicemen or personal efforts. If the box works, then most likely will work further. It is enough to change the oil in time, and even if there are already jerks, you just need to wash the automatic transmission with the removal of the hydroblock, and it will go again. Amazing in the current times of the vitality! True, fuel consumption and dynamics are not so pleased.
The five-speed automatic transmission is the same insensitive, but when there are more than 200 thousand kilometers, solenoids will have to change. To 250 thousand mileage, the Locking Locks of the GDT often wear out. And the consequences of working with worn lining occur earlier and cost more. In general, this is one of the most reliable five-speed transmissions, and also quite dynamic and modern.
Surprisingly, the Grand Vitara gearbox creates the least hassle in the transmission. Whereby the rest of the nodes.
Motors
The most running engines are row foursome volume 2 and 2.4 liters. Less often meets the volumes of 1.6 liters, the old "Suzukovsky" V6 2.7 liters were put only on American cars, but with a 3.2 liter motor from GM (the same as on Chevrolet Captiva) the car was supplied for some time to us officially . Diesel motors did not officially supplied to us, but the Renault 1.9 machines are still found. All the engines are not bad, although the row fours Suzuki are prone to oil appetite, and the motors of 2.4 liters of 2008 release also had problems with the cylinder block, which proceeded right through the wall. And since modern engines are made of incomprehensible waste by stamping aluminum cans from under the cola, then brew or somehow eliminate this problem outside the plant turned out to be practically not real. However, about it below.
The common problems of all motors are associated with the cooling system design. Radiators are frankly weak, often flow on the junction of plastic and aluminum parts, and the lid of the expansion tank does not descend excessive pressure.
A frequent trouble of motors of 1.6 l and 2.0 l - gases through the gasket of the GBC. And this also does not contribute to the long and normal life of the cooling system.
Catalysts and a weak graduation system - another common "trouble" of all SUZUKI and GM motors. The catalyst resource is usually less than 200 thousand runs, and the exhaust system often does not live without loss and up to hundreds of thousands of run. Of course, first of all, the cars traveling to dirt and off-road, but also from a car with a purely urban operating system an exhaust system already on the fifth-sixth year of service looks completely non-primable.
Oil flows due to a very simple crankcase ventilation system and not the best glands in the row fours - also a common misfortune, especially the weakness of the rear seal of the crankshaft, for the sake of replacing which will have to remove the gearbox.
In the photo: under the hood of Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-Door "2008-12 2 liter gasoline engine is the most common. The design of his very revered age: the J20A / JB420A series was put on the past generation of the model. Motor This 16-valve, with the chain drive of the timing and quite reliable. True, his character is not very suitable for a heavy machine. Despite the presence of a phase displayer on the inlet shaft, the thrust on small revolutions is missing, but the "tops" are quite alive. The resource of the piston group is quite decent, about 250-300 thousand mileage until overhaul. But this is if you do not allow an excessive oil loss through the valves and leaks. It does not transfer reduced oil level, the liner turns with a guarantee, damaging the crankshaft and bohegels of the block.
Wearing motors prefer oil, at least SAE40. Pressures on motors with mighties above one and a half hundred can already miss, and this leads to an accelerated wear of the crankshaft liner.
Mastery caps and glands - a sore place, they will have to change them quite often. After hundreds of thousands of run, it is recommended to replace the caps so that the piston rings are not clicked. At the same time, it is worth cleaning the intake manifold, it is also strongly polluted.
In the photo: Suzuki Grand Vitara 5-door "2005-08 On the mileage of 200 thousand, a complete revision of the engine is recommended, and the piston group can be in excellent condition, but the CCC will almost certainly require serious repairs. Fortunately, the motor is very maintainable. There are repair dimensions of almost all wearing parts, and spare parts are not space money. And the two repairs of the pistons are just a holiday at present times, although they are rarely needed. With good scenario, you can do the repair of the CCC and the replacement of the liners, and the piston group will endure another hundred and a half thousand mileage.
Timing chain 2.0 bottom
price for the original
2 668 rubles
The resource of the chain timing is not called a giant, but 120-150 thousand it usually worshius that at current time the indicator is good. The main thing is that the early slipoffs of the chain can not be afraid. Although cases of emergence of extraneous noise in the timing, during runs, less than hundreds of thousands are still found, but they are not always completed by the replacement of the chain and tensioners.
Ignition and candle modules require constant attention. Otherwise, the flow is growing, and the dynamics falls greatly. Weanly candle tips need annual maintenance, and candles - in replacement. Moreover, the motor is sometimes able to "sweep" Iridiyeva Denso, which for some reason they are laid on the passport. This is especially different engines that are operated on the 92nd gasoline. So checking and replacing the candles every 30 thousand kilometers is very recommended. At the "platinum" or Iridium, it is also not necessary to rip it, ordinary NGK work no worse.
The engine supports are also unnecessary reliability, they need to be checked with an increase in the level of vibrations. There is a chance that the motor is already simply lying on rubber pillows.
Motor 2.4 l is very similar to the "younger brother", but has several features. First, the block has a new one, and it is not cast, but settled from secondary aluminum. And until 2008, the robot at the factory dragged the heads of the GBC. It would seem, what is the connection? It's simple: the material turned out to be weak, the block began to flow over time. Typical trouble - leak antifreeze from the cooling shirt under the outlet manifold. It is less likely to flow into the oil. The crack will not be able to fracture exactly, the extruded aluminum does not keep welding, and such procedures are not recommended due to thermal deformation. Drive and put a pay from cold welding, as they do on cast-iron blocks, it will not be possible too: a block of weak and vibrations will quickly ignite enough. Usually the block is simply replaced. And the SCOT block changes assembly. It was this operation that was done with all the warranty machines, but there was no control company, so you can meet the car with a "flow on board".
Another nuance is the lack of the repair dimensions of the piston group. This is not a critical problem, because pistons are cheap, and the sleeves can be removed with liquid nitrogen and replace. Yes, and materials are quite strong, the resource of the piston group at normal operation is more than 300 thousand kilometers. The crankshaft has one repair size, but the CCC is also to be replaced when wear. However, options are always possible here. In general, the motor is also quite successful, and even happy with a higher burden, which is so lacking a heavy machine. But his character again, twice, high-speed.
A small 1.6-liter engine on three-dimensional JB416 is in many ways similar to a two-liter fellow. It is not considered particularly problematic, but at the age also begins to suffer with oil appetite, which can lead to a serious breakage.
Motors V6 car suitable much better. As native Suzukovsky 2.7 J27, and GM 3.2, which here received the "name" JB 632. But they are found too rare. I already wrote about the GM motors and I will not repeat. If briefly, it has a very successful design, but the timing resource is small and it is very demanding about the operation of the cooling system.
V6 from Suzuki is a bit stuck. First, the resource of the timing chain and here is far from imposed, but when noises appear on the right CBC, it is necessary to change the entire timing set, it is inclined to jump, with the result that the valves on one of the CCC begins, and they work for the second The mechanism of the timing is arranged. Usually the consequences are even worse than when the chain breakdown. Motor continues to work, leaning the valves and grinding pistons and cylinders. Repair there will already be nothing. Of the advantages - the presence of repair sizes and the overall resource. With spare parts, everything is quite difficult, such cars did not come to us and in Japan their little. However, about the features of contract motors a whole paragraph below.
Most Japanese cars can be easily purchased contractual aggregates from Japan. This means guaranteed high quality and not a high price of motors. But in the case of Suzuki, something went wrong. Motors 2.0, 2.4 and 2.7 liters acquired inexpensively. Prices even behind the Ural begin from 80 thousand rubles for JB420A, and V6 is even more expensive. You will have to repair the motor, but only if there is that repair. In addition, a lot of trouble will deliver a fairly large number of blocks of block and a piston group. The lack of mounting holes in the block and a completely different CCC can be an unpleasant surprise for those who replace the power unit assembly. In general, in terms of SUZUKI spare parts - not a typical Japanese car. Maybe this is a look from the European part of Russia, and you are different? There are specialists who can pick up the desired knot and sellers selling him for a penny? Maybe so. But to warn the future owners about this "nuance" is exactly.
In the photo: under the hood of Suzuki Grand Vitara 5-Door "2008-12 Diesel motors Renault is rare, but few reviews say that they have shown themselves very medium, if not to say worse.
In the photo: Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-Door "2005-08 Summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara is very interesting from a technical point of view. Indeed, under typical crossover appearance, this "passable" is hidden. Only now his opportunities will still not be used for the whole coil, because they buy it precisely as a crossover. And in this hat, it is not very strong. It goes hard, mediocrely managed, and it is not necessary to nourish the four-wheel drive, it just does not contribute to good manageability. Vitara eats a lot of fuel and much more difficult to maintain than a typical crossover with a "across" motor and a clutch in the rear wheel drive.
In the photo: Suzuki Grand Vitara 5-Door "2012-N.V. True, Suzuki really tried to make him strong. Grand Vitara has very good motors, excellent automatic transmission and strong body, able to withstand rigid off-road operation. But I remember an old anecdote: "Mom, why do we need these all the prosbamps in the zoo"? So I do not understand. But if you are looking for a serious car for serious tasks, then consider this car. With little preparation, it will shut up for the belt of many larger and heavy players and at the same time it will be much more convenient in everyday use.
Not every SUV combines three qualities at once: excellent permeability, high quality assembly and affordable price. One of these was Suzuki Grand Vitara, but, unfortunately, the car is no longer produced. The driver who chose this SUV instead of competitors such as Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V could not only save several thousand dollars, but also get a real jeep with excellent chassis aggregates - suspension, engine and transmission.
A new one, which has nothing to do with the previous one comes to replace the legendary generation. Since 2015, Suzuki Grand Vitara can be found only.
The story of Suzuki Grand Vitara
For the first time, the Vitara line was presented in 1988. After releasing this model, manufacturers wanted to become a new class of car class - compact SUV. They really managed to first introduce such a classification, but from a technical point of view AvtoVAZ made it before with their Niva. The design features of the Vitara brought it to ordinary SUVs: a separate frame and a plug-in front drive. At first, the new model of Suzuki could be classified either as a bad crossover, or as a parody of an SUV.
After about a quarter of a century, Grand Vitara was redone under the pressure of competitors who were ready to displace the car from the market. Manufacturers made body bearing, and the front-wheel drive was connected through the inter-axis differential, which worked constantly. In addition, the reduced number of transmission transmissions turned out to be a very profitable solution against the rest of the rest - Grand Vitara became very competitive.
In different countries, the car is known as Suzuki XL7, Grand Nomade and Grand Escudo (at the same time, the version with three doors and a short body did not have the prefix "Grand"). So he was produced since 2005. It is noteworthy that Vitara had a common chassis with some GENERAL MOTORS cars, but from a constructive point of view, these cars were very different.
Properties of Used Suzuki Grand Vitara
It should be borne in mind that specific fully depend on its history of operation. It is impossible to find two identical models. Each Grand Vitara will have its own consequences of using the past owner. One way or another, the car has a number of common features that combine the entire line of Grand Vitara.
Now the greatest demand exists on the third generation of SUV from Suzuki. It is it that combines excellent running properties and high quality, while having an affordable price. Thus, instances of Grand Vitara, which were produced from 2005 to 2014 are the most desirable among the entire series. Cars 5-7-year old on the secondary market can be found at a price of 400 to 900 thousand rubles.
In the Russian market of used cars, the American and Russian versions of Grand Vitara are most often found. European options, as a rule, are rare, but they are more expensive, which reduces the availability of the model. In favor of European packages, their condition speaks. The Russian version, which was exploited from us, usually has the quality below, due to the constant impact of salt on the road in winter. At the same time, the Americans are mostly characteristic of the negligent exploitation style - they pour cheap oil into Grand Vitara, and then go on it for several years. Because of this use, the condition of the car is worse. In addition, such a notch can not be fixed by washing the engine.
Engine
During the sales, Grand Vitara was completed with four gasoline and two turbo diesel engines. The weakest of all had a volume of 1.6 liters and 94 horsepower (most often installed on the three-door version), while the most dynamic motor had a volume of 2.7 liters and the 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 devoid of the opportunity to choose the engine, so you have to be content with the existing.
More powerful Suzuki engines allow you to quickly dial the speed from the start, but also a lot of fuel at the same time. One of the properties of the chassis system Grand Vitara is that when driving on a slippery road, a powerful motor associate with a short wheel base makes the car slide. This is especially unpleasant for the SUV.
As for operating, all the edges of the Grand Vitara are distinguished by reliability and endurance. Of course, their condition needs to be supported by qualified and timely service. As a rule, to clean the radiator and change the antifreeze driver Suzuki is forced when the commercial meter "winds" the next 60,000 kilometers.
Most often on the market you can find the Grand Vitar, equipped with a gasoline engine with a volume of two liters and with a capacity of 140 liters. from. The motor is distinguished by relative unpretentiousness and can feed on the 92th fuel, but it is clearly not enough to develop the total speed of a semi-trial SUV. When dynamic travel around the city is approximately 15 liters per 100 km.
Transmission
Regardless of the engine, the Grand Vitara engine was equipped with both a mechanical and automatic transmission. This means that in the secondary market you can find any combination of motor and transmission. The mechanical version is characteristic of the "tight" switching to the rear transmission - you have to make a small pause before a system that does not have a synchronizer will allow you to switch. The automatic transmission of complaints in switching does not have and perfectly copes not only with movement, but also with the carriage of large trailers.
The lack of transmissions Grand Vitara is the part-time system. The front axle in it is hard, which allows the use of four-wheel drive only on a slippery road and a short time. So, the front axle of Suzuki must constantly be in a disabled state. When a used model is selected, it is worth paying attention to this - if the included drive is accompanied by strikes, it means that the gearbox "killed" and the car is better not to buy.
Suspension
Suzuki Suspension Grand Vitara is excellent for operation in Russian conditions. Even on a used car, it needs to be repaired no more than every 80,000 mileage kilometers. At the same time, there is still a little lack of - fastening the front stabilizer you need to change every 25,000 kilometers. Their life expectancy cannot be increased even by installing original units.
Body
In five-door versions, Grand Vitara occasionally saves the trunk door. The reason for this is the heavy spare wheel. This problem can be corrected simple adjustment. Also over time, the engine fan fails. It can either be repaired or buy new - such spending occur no more than once every 2 years. These small disadvantages are not critical, so Suzuki's body has high reliability.
Equipment
In the minimum version of Grand Vitaru, you can find a fairly good functionality: six airbags, which are associated with a hard body of late versions provide reliable protection, climate control, anti-lock system and a central locking lock.
The most equipped version in addition to everything has ESP, security curtains, cruise control, built-in computer with navigation, power steering, xenon / boshenone and fog-optics, leather outcome of the cabin, full electric car and media system.
Outcome
Answer the question about whether to buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitaru, every driver must be individually. Many motorists consider this model of the SUV family and acquire it for relevant needs, but there are also extreme ride fans that. One way or another, for its value, Grand Vitara provides the buyer with excellent properties of passability and high reliability. The disadvantage can be called the "Part-Time" transmission, which is not the best choice for the present SUV. If it is critical, then you should look at more expensive Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V.
The popularity of Suzuki Grand Vitara is so great that many years have been produced worldwide and under different names.
Success and international recognition is objectively deserved - the universality of the model in the aggregate of qualities does not know equal.
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For a long time, the compact SUV remained the most sold, and in the Russian market the car took its worthy place, and on a par with a right-handed twin brother Suzuki Escudo.
Who traveled, he knows, he will understand
The Grand Vitara is interesting and unique in that, is the most off-road in its class. Because here there is a permanent four-wheel drive, a ladder frame is built into the body, between the front and resettles there is an inter-axis differential, there is a differential blocking system and reduced speed, which gives improved off-road qualities. The interior of the model is nothing particularly outstanding, solid, concise, simple, not attracting attention, but not old-fashioned.
In the constant full drive of the Japanese on the highway, even in bad weather conditions - ice, rain, winter road, there is a feeling of complete safety and reliability. If you had a chance to get into a more serious off-road, differential and reduced transmission will come to the rescue.
Of course, it is necessary to remember that this is not a classic all-terrain vehicle, and the city crossover and the suspension is low, the clearance is only 200 mm, but the car honestly works on it and passes where most classmates will be stuck where.
Add reliability to this, it does not break, unsurpassed quality and not tilling along with an excellent price tag, it turns out the most honest car and in terms of iron, and the passability and relationship ratios.
A bit of history
In fact, 1988 can be considered the starting point of creation when the first Suzuki escudo came out. But officially under the name Grand Vitara came down from the conveyor in 1997. In Japan, he is called Suzuki Escudo, in the USA - Chevrolet Tracker. In Russia, the start of sales took place together with everyone and ended with the end of production in 2014. SUZUKI VITARA came to replace until 2016.
The debut of the new generation is scheduled for 2020 - 2021, reports the top manager of the Russian representative office of Takayuki Khasegawa, due to the not fussing demand from clients of the division and dealers, who confirm that there is not enough such car in Russia. Most likely, it will be built on its own original base, and not by inherited the carts from Vitara.
1 generation (09.1997-08.2005)
On sale three (available version with open top) and a five-door frame crossover with rear-wheel drive and the PART TIME 4FWD system, the essence of the work of which is the possibility of supplemented by the driver of the driver manually on the speed of no more than 100 km / h, and the downstream transmission Only at full stop.
In 2001, the model range was replenished with an elongated modification (32 cm became more wheelbase) XL-7 (Grand Escudo) with a three-row salon for seven people. The giant is equipped with a power unit V6 of 2.7 liters, developing up to 185 hp.
On the first Grand Vitara, gasoline ranked fours are 1.6 and 2.0 per 94 and 140 hp. and V-shaped six-graded, outstanding up to 158 hp Some countries exported a 2 liters diesel engine that develops to 109 forces. The five-palband mechanical or 4-zone automatic box is equipped with a pair of DVS.
2 generation (09.2005-07.2016)
This is the most purchased generation, produced 10 years without radical changes, the happy owners of which became a huge army of car owners. What is wonderful, all cars for the domestic consumer gathered in Japan.
The second Grand Vitara received the frame integrated into the body and constant four-wheel drive with the presence of differential lock and lower speed. In Japan, a novelty is produced in four designer solutions - Helly Hanson (especially for lovers of active recreation), Salomon (chrome-plated body trim), SuperSound Edition (for musicomanov) and Fieldtrek (luxury equipment).
In 2008, the manufacturer conducted the first insignificant modernization - the front bumper has changed, the front wings have become new and the arches of the wheels, the radiator grille, is amplified, the display has appeared in the center of the instrument panel. The restyled version has found two new motors - 2.4 liters 169 strong and most powerful 3.2 liter 233 hp The latter officially was not supplied to Russia, as well as a diesel 1.9 liter Renault, which exported to other markets. Transmission for all cars - five-speed mechanics or four-stage, electronically controlled machine with two modes - normal and sport.
Only a 1.6 liter engine for 106 hp, its base is 2.2 meters, a small trunk and rear seats, which are separately installed on a short three-door quadruple baby. In a five-door configuration, five passengers are quite comfortable, and a two-liter engine from 140 hp Enough for a full-fledged daily ride in the city. For the carriage of the overall baggage, the rear row is folded in parts, and the volume of the cargo compartment increases from 275 to 605 liters.
The second change in Grand Vitara in 2011 touched the machines for the external market. The spare wheel is dismantled from the door of the cargo compartment, thus decreased the length of the machine by 20 cm. The ecological level of the diesel engine is brought to the compliance of Euro 5. All basic configurations received an electronic drive in the distribution to enable / disconnect the reduced velocity and self-blocking differential. The forced lock button is located on the central console.
Additionally available option - driver assistance system when moving from a slide. It retains the speed of 5 or 10 km / h in accordance with the transmission mode. And also when starting the rise and the ESP drift prevention system. The three-door car did not receive an improved transmission, therefore he does not possess increased crossings.
What motors on Suzuki Grand Vitara
| Engine model | A type | Volume, liter | Power, hp | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G16A. | gasoline R4. | 1.6 | 94-107 | SGV 1.6. |
| G16B. | four row. | 1.6 | 94 | SGV 1,6 |
| M16A. | inline 4-cyl | 1.6 | 106-117 | SGV 1,6 |
| J20A. | inline 4-cylinder | 2 | 128-140 | SGV 2.0. |
| Rf | diesel R4. | 2 | 87-109 | SGV 2.0D. |
| J24B. | Benz Series 4. | 2.4 | 166-188 | SGV 2.4. |
| H25A. | gasoline V6. | 2.5 | 142-158 | SGV V6. |
| H27A. | gasoline V6. | 2.7 | 172-185 | SGV XL-7 V6 |
| H32A. | gasoline V6. | 3.2 | 224-233 | SGV 3.2. |
More advantages
From the advantages of Suzuki Grand Vitara, except for the main transmission, along with cost, dynamism and reliability, good handling, it is possible to mark a high level of security with higher scallers based on the results of crash tests.
In the exterior, important dignity is a spacious interior, as for the feet, so above the head and on the parties, which is not in the majority in the classroom. Excellent visibility. Plastic, though hard, but high-quality, with a lot of space for any little things.
... and cons
Disadvantages, like everyone, is. Of the important - high fuel consumption, as the payroll for all-wheel drive. A 2.0 liter city with a manual box eats up to 15 liters per 100 km. What to say, more powerful and automatic. A rare case, on the highway it turns out to meet 10 l / 100 km. Most of the car owners note the low level of aerodynamics. The car is noisy and rigid. The volume of the trunk is not small, but the form is not comfortable - high and narrow.
Is it worth buying if yes, with which engine
Having all the pros and cons, rather, yes. Because there are few good reliable, durable cars now. Manufacturers have long been not interested in playing long. They need to change the knots, details, mechanisms, cars to new ones more often. Suzuki Grand Vitara is not like that. There is a lot of eternal classics, which will serve in recent decades.
No engine with turbocharged, nor robots nor variators - perfectly smoothly and imperceptibly working hydromechanics with a large resource. The most important thing when buying a commercial car is not to fall on an expensive repair or frequent replacement of expensive elements. Choosing this Japanese also the price will be more than adequate.
Objectively, for a 5-door car, two liters and passengers on a trip go to the city and further will be not enough. In the city, from work, home, to shops - enough. Therefore, 2.4 liters with a capacity of 166 hp - just right, and 233 horses, which gives a 3.2 liter - excessively a lot. For such power, the car is lightweight, it becomes dangerous, maneuverability is lost.
In general, the car is a real Japanese modest, which has everything you need to feel on the road calmly and safely, know and be sure, and not expecting to pull out or will not pull out on the Off Road. Creating Grand Vitara, Suzuki was not spent on the creation of supermodic design, putting emphasis on the main thing.
We list the "weak points" of one of the most simple and reliable Japanese sacrifice, relying on the experience of its owners, and we recommend that you look at when choosing such machines with mileage.
Honest undergoing
Suzuki Grand Vitara second generation is one of the most vivid samples of a simple, reliable and pretty high-quality car, year after year to honestly worrying money paid for it. The totality of such important for customers of crossover and SUV qualities, as high permeability, reliability, unpretentiousness and adequate value, made this all-wheel drive model of the SUZUKI brand bestseller in our country.
And due to the presence of lower transmission and rigid blocking of the mid-scene differential, in the absence of a classic Grand Vitara frame, a car is unique in constructing a car among modern crossovers. Grand Vitara, supplied to the Russian market exclusively from the plant in the Japanese city of Iwat in the prefecture of Sizzuok, throughout the 11 years of sales used stable demand.
Every year, the model diverged with us with a circulation from 10 to 15 thousand units. And sometimes more. Not lost with the age of their consumer qualities, Suzuki Grand Vitara continues to be faithfully serve sometimes far from the first owners. And the strength of this passing in combination with a low cost of service and repair makes it a rather attractive offer in the secondary market.
Best the enemy of the good
The "second" Grand Vitara came to the change of the same predecessor in 2005. Its prototype called "Suzuki Concept-X2" was presented at the International Motor Show in New York. Five-door concept of black color, created in the spirit of the new corporate philosophy "Lifestyle", was largely similar to the serial car in the result. Under the hood of the prototype stood a 185-strong gasoline engine 2.7 V6 from the last generation of the model in a pair with a 5-speed automaton. But unlike the predecessor, the novelty had a permanent four-wheel drive and integrated into the carrier of the frame of the frame instead of the traditional staircase type.
In the new generation of the model, the features of the body's design were first combined, and a transmission with inter-axis differential locking and reinforcement, like full-fledged SUVs. By the way, the "second" Grand Vitara Japanese developed using some components of the GM Theta platform. But at the same time they were modified, so the Japanese model was impossible to name on the American "trolley". However, after a couple of years on this "jeem" platform, they still released Suzuki XL7. She was collected for the Market of North America at the Cami Automotive plant in Canada side by side with related Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent. But this is a completely different car, which is not related to our "Grand Vitar".
In Russia, Suzuki Grand Vitara officially sold with 3- and 5-door bodies and only with atmospheric gasoline engines. At first, it was the ranked "fourths" 1.6 (106 hp) for short and 2.0 (140 hp) for a long-base version of the PARKT. The first is aggregated only with a 5-speed mechanic and simplified all-wheel drive transmission without re-inflating and blocking the inter-axis differential. And the second in addition to the mechanics is also with a 4-range automaton. In Europe, the model was also offered with a 129-strong diesel engine 1.9 of Renault and 106-strong 1.6 (for three-year-workers until 2008), and in America it was sold as Grand Vitara V6 with a 185-strong "six" from the XL-7 of the last generation.
In 2008, together with a small external updating of bumpers, radiator grilles and lighting, as well as with new colors of the body, reinforced by noise insulation and moved in the mirror housing, the turn signals of Grand Vitara received two more engines: row "fourth" 2.4 and V-shaped "Six" 3.2 . The first developed 166 forces on three-year and 169 forces at five-year, and the second power of 233 forces was available only with a 5-speed automaton on the long-base version of the crossover and was sold in Russia only from 2008 to 2009. In 2012, the model was updated again. The crossover received the wheels of a new design, another radiator grille and a modified bumper. Inside there was a different seat upholstery and Garmin navigation in top versions.
After the release in 2015, the modern successor (already without the Grand console), the popularity of the "Grand Vitara" Russian dealers offered to customers about a year. They sold the last new car in October 2016. In just 11 years, 110 607 crossovers of this generation were implemented in Russia. The sought-after were five-dimensions with a 2.0 engine and a machine gun (44,520 units sold from 2005 to 2016). The second most popular turned out to be Grand Vitara 2.0 with mechanics (26,106 pieces), on the third line - a crossover with the most powerful "fourth" 2.4 and automatic automobiles (25,587 cars). The least was sold cars with American engine 3.2 V6 (613 pieces). The second generation Suzuki Grand Vitara is officially removed from production worldwide since 2017.
Sales Statistics Suzuki Grand Vitara in Russia from 2005 to 2016
Few of all
In the secondary market in Russia, Suzuki Grand Vitara can be found in all possible combinations with almost any engine and a pair of gearboxes available for this generation of the model. Including in private from North America machine with 2.7 V6 and with Diesel 1.9 with MCP from Europe. But the largest number of offers on the Internet today is represented by Fifteen ( 87% ) and, mainly with engine 2.0 ( 58% ). Some smaller selection of crossovers with the "fourth" 2.4 ( 28% ). Used 3-door machines with a junior engine 1.6 ( 12% ) It's still smaller than half. And brought from old light and "american" almost not found (by 1% ). Worst of all presents crossovers with top 3.2 V6 (less 0,5% ). They were sold in Russia for a long time and were weekly.
Body little things
Frankly rust "second" Grand Vitara You are unlikely to meet even at 10 years old. Unless she visited an accident. The crossover of this generation as a whole is all in order with corrosion resistance. At least any very weaknesses in defense against the "red plague" at the model is not seen. Concern can cause an extent of paint condition. It is easily scratched, exposing primer, and still suffers from stones flying from under the wheels. Especially susceptible to chips, almost vertical edge of the hood. If the damage to the metal is not tangled in a timely damage, then the surface redheads will appear on them. In general, this is not critical, but not beautiful!
Also, the appearance spoil the sealing chrome with plastic parts and peeling with the leashes of janitors paint. And the rubber door seals wipe up to the soil and even to the metal weak LCP in the doorways. Checking the door of the trunk under the severity of sparse can be eliminated by simple loop adjustment. But her cracked handle from 700 rubles will have to change. However, as the windshield covered with cracks from 5000 rubles. It could, by the way, could be such due to the hobbies of the past by the host by rides away. Nevertheless, the body has a carrier and can, over time, get tired and loosen from the loads. Such "Grand Vitara" is not the best choice. They can be stronger to worn nodes and aggregates.
Engines
The most famous problems of the engines with which the model was sold from us are officially related to gasoline. No, the crossover normally digesors the 95th and even the 92nd. But from poor fuel quality in less than 30,000 km "die" spark plugs and oxygen sensors from 9,200 rubles, a fuel filter can quickly clog the fuel filter worth 27,300 rubles assembled with a gas station. And for 60,000 - 80,000 km can "fly" a catalytic neutralizer for 77,400 rubles. Typical symptoms of its death - reduction of power and deterioration of the dynamics, difficult (long) engine launch, ringing and rattling from the release system, checkengine on tidy, sharp unpleasant smell of exhaust and high fuel consumption.
However, the crossover is famous for a good appetite, and often it is considered normal. And the Moses "Grand Vitara" with age are beginning to sweep the oil due to wear of the piston group. Especially "Mased" suffer the aggregates 2.0 and 2.4, which can "drink" up to 350 ml per 1000 km. Some are delayed by motorcycle engine using higher viscosity oil. Therefore, it would be nice to learn from the owner of the selected crossover, which oil is flooded into the engine, and what is his expense to understand whether the overhaul will soon have. By the way, the low oil level can double-cut the RMS drive chain resource from 2700 rubles, which should be left 150,000 km.
And all the motors in 60,000 - 70,000 km may need to replace the left support for 5100 rubles. On the engine unlocked under the hood, it earlier wear out, working more on the gap when pressed for gas. On the ambulance, the support will be prompted by the body vibration at idle during the motor. The rest of the force aggregates of the crossover are rather reliable and unpretentious. The junior engine 1.6 (M16A) is considered one of the most survivors from the "Grand Vitara", because it works with a simplified transmission and on a more easy three-timer. The most popular 2.0 (JB420), with proper care, it may well go to the Kapitalki of 400,000 km. The more powerful "fourth line" 2.4 (JB424) is also generally reliable, but more voracious.
About rarely found on the sale of diesel crossovers should be aware that with the advent of wear and breakdowns, their engines are no longer so profitable as on new machines. Search and selection of the PARCOnk with 2.7 V6 (H27A) - lottery. With age, in the absence of proper care and timely service, Sixer can deliver a lot of trouble and demand cash investments due to wear of the GDM chain drive mechanism, as well as leakage, gaskets and seals. The owners of the past Grand Vitara XL-7 know about it. And the top 3.2 v6 (N32A), like Opel Antara and Chevrolet Captiva, voracious, but in general, not bad. When it is done. Spare parts for the US aggregate may have to wait longer, and they can cost more than one.
Transmission
Complaints on the 5-speed mechanics "Grand Vitara" is rare due to the reliability of this box. If the oil in it was changed every 45,000 km, and they did not chase the car on off-road, then there should be no problems with the MCP. Nevertheless, during a test drive, make sure that all transmissions are turned on clearly and without too much effort, as well as from the box do not convey the hums, extraneous noise and crunches. Light trembling lever KPP should not be frightened - this is a feature of mechanics on Grand Vitara. The clutch for 16,000 rubles serves an average of 110,000 - 120,000 km and earlier requires replacement only on machines, often leaving asphalt or towing trailers.
The four-step automaton, which was raised with the "fourths", and the 5-speed with V6 - Reliable units from the Japanese company AISIN, which are surviving for 200,000 - 250,000 km. They are leopard in work, but they fulfill it in good faith - smoothly. The oil in them should be changed at least 60,000 km, but better after 45,000 km, as with severe operating conditions. It is worth learn from the owner, with which periodicity it was done on his car. Check the operation of the ACP in all modes. It should not be twisted, slip when switching, and extraneous noises should not come from it. The presence of these symptoms is a reason to search another machine. The repair of the machine and the more replacement is not a cheap and troublesome lesson.
The transfer box will not deliver trouble, if you monitor the level of oil in it, and change it simultaneously with the replacement of the oil in the engine. Take a look at the car and make sure that the glands are especially between the checkpoint and the distribution - are intact and do not leak, and the transmission is clean and dry. Attention requires the front gearbox worth 25,000 rubles. From the effects of moisture, due to the low location of the ventilation, it may require repairs through 60,000 - 70,000 km of run, without caring for the last 200,000 - 250,000 km. And on the machines released to the first restyling, when moving by rolling by 80-90 km / h in it can howling the main pair. To make the node shut down only its replacement on the modified.
Rest
The running crossover, designed for significant loads, adequately resists bad roads and rarely worries the owner of the breakdown earlier than 80,000 - 100,000 km of run. On machines that did not leave asphalt, the hub bearings for 9300 rubles, assembled with the hub, go to 150,000 km, and when departures in the dirt they can "die" after 70,000 km. After about 80,000 km, the replacement of shock absorbers and extensive silent blocks may ask, as well as the front levers of 8900 rubles due to structurally united "conquer" balls. More often - after 15,000 - 25,000 km - it is necessary to change the inexpensive bushings of the stabilizer.
Inspecting the machine you like, make sure that the climate system is working. Check it out in all modes. In the risk zone - a fan for 3200 rubles, the motor of which can burn along with the control relay, and also drives of the furnace of the stove, temperature adjustment and recirculation. All this can be repaired, but spending time and money. And because of the rotten tubes, the air conditioner may not work under the hood, although the compressor will honestly "thoroughly", creating noise and consuming it all over it.
Inspecting the car outside, check if the housing of the spare wheel on the trunk doors. If he is damaged - ask for a discount from the seller. New not cheshev and costs 27,400 rubles. And check out the operation of headlight washers if xenon is on the car. The reason for non-working nozzles is often the rotted contacts of the motor worth 4,100 rubles, located at the bottom of the washer tank behind the front bumper.
How much?
Larction of prices for the "second" Suzuki Grand Vitara is large - from 350,000 rubles to 1,250,000 rubles. This is explained by the long term of release of this generation of the crossover. After all, the age of the very first cars has already exceeded over 11 years, and the most fresh has not yet been fulfilled and two. Regardless of the year of release and run, almost all presented on the secondary market "Grand Vitara" are well-groomed and look very attractive. Yes, and their condition often can correspond to the mind. Not bad three hours can be found at a price of up to 440,000 rubles. Fiftemer meet from 460,000 - 480,000 rubles. Prices for second restyling cars (younger than 2012) begin with 750,000 rubles.
Our choice
The most interesting option to buy Suzuki Grand Vitara, according to the editorial office of AM.RU, the most popular and widely represented five-door version with a 140-strong 2-liter "fourth" and automatic. This is the most reliable, although not the most dynamic version of the crossover. However, the main buyers of this model are conservative drivers aged. They more appreciate the durability and reliability of the machine, and not the time of its overclocking until hundreds. It is best to consider crossovers issued after restyling 2008. In a good condition, such cars are now quite suitable from 600,000 rubles.
