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Used 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

Fun car to drive for light offroading!

Jeff, 12/09/2008
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for 3 years and so far it's been very reliable. The only problem I've had is brakes that shimmy. This car is a bit bumpy but the stiff suspension helps out when offroading.(needs more clearance though) My biggest complaint is the cheap plastic side panels. I've made several repairs on them already and the Nevada sun is causing the paint to peel. If your thinking of buying one go for it as long as you don't mind the side panels falling off ocasionally.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Small SUV for the Money

Jeff Mertz, 09/13/2002
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLS 2WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I'd buy another one in a heart beat. I get 24mpg city and 28mpg highway

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV, great looks , good power!

vago621, 04/08/2002
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I've owned this SUV for a month now and I absolutely love it. I like the way it looks and how people stare at it when im driving by! i owned a 4 cylinder car before, but when I drove the Grand Vitara What a difference! I look forward to driving it everyday. i do highway 5 days a week and it has nice passing power.I would recomend it to everybody.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Alan, 01/29/2005
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I looked at the Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4, but I felt that the design and build quality of the Suzuki Grand Vitara were far superior. This vehicle is driven mainly on interstates across the Northeast and it has never let me down. With the V6 engine and a 5-speed transmission, it's a blast to drive. Its fuel economy has been approximately 24 mpg highway, which is outstanding for a V6.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Value and then some

Mark, 05/06/2005
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have owned my Grand Vit since Aug.2003. Bought it new w/only 60 (demo) miles on it. I don't drive much ( that's why the LOW mileage after over 18 months. I live in Syracuse, NY. We get lots of crappy weather including SNOW (measured in feet) during the winter months. One of the 'standard' features for this model is elect/defrost for the power mirrors. It also has electronic climate control for heat/AC and a Clarion sound system w/ subwoofer right under the driver's seat. I think those clipboard toting snobs at JD Power are being way too techy/harsh. This is an EXCELLENT VALUE for anyone wanting an SUV (4WD capable) with quite a few creature comforts- not a LEXUS but u can buy 2 Suzukis

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