2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Consumer Reviews

NICE TRUCK

Written by: jflippy on 11/09/2009

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We have this truck about 4 months and it is pretty nice. We have the Luxury model with all the bells and whistles.

Favorite Features

auto headlights. one touch power roof and windows.

Suggested Improvements

I wish it had power seats and had a bit better gas mileage. Other then that it is a really nice vehicle.

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Written by: diane on 10/08/2009

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We traded my wife's Rodeo for the GV, she wanted something smaller. We spent 2 months researching every SUV on the market. This is a great little suv for the value. Nothing to brag about-just an ordianry suv with limited features. It's perfect for the local driving...

Favorite Features

Body style

Suggested Improvements

If you want the suzuki product to be sucessful...add the little things that would make it stick out to a buyer (I.E. upgraded stereo, better gas mileage...etc...)

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great Grand Vitara

Written by: Steelers Fan on 09/15/2009

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought my GV after having a SX4 for a year. (Loved that little car) But I was too accustomed to a Grand Cherokee for many years! So after convincing hubby I wasn't totally crazy for trading cars, even he has to admit the GV is wonderful. I mainly do city driving, so yes, the gas mileage isn't the greatest, but not the worst either. I have taken it on a few runs to nearby states, and actually got top gas mileage. And I can fit us comfortably in it and we can look good in the new SUV! I too, would like lit features on the steering wheel, and a rear window that opens would have been a big plus! All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase.(we got a great deal by buying year end!).

Favorite Features

Looks great, rides nice, lots of great features!

Suggested Improvements

Lit steering wheel, a rear window that opens, sturdier plastic trim (scratches easily) better gas mileage of course.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love 95% of this car!

Written by: kltschida on 08/20/2009

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Being a suzuki owner for the past 6yrs, I didn't hesitate to buy another. I wish I would have looked a little harder though. I got a good deal, but I understand now that my monthly savings on my loan is going straight into the gas tank. Features are missing too... but I didn't miss them until I started reading the other reviews. I didn't mind that the steering wheel buttons didn't light up until I read about it and now it drives me NUTS! I love the size, I can haul a lot inside and tow my camper with no problem. I would recommend to a friend but warn them that gas will kill ya! Nice to read about the K&N Airfilter on the other review, I'll try that! Oh, whats with not having an ipod jack????

Favorite Features

4WD, Comfortable seating, roomy, cool design and so far it's been very reliable... talk to me again when we're in the middle of a MN winter!

Suggested Improvements

I-pod plug, better seat controls, lighted stearling wheel buttons, BETTER MILEAGE!!!!

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soooo fun to drive!!

Written by: dkmc03 on 04/22/2009

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is the first SUV i have ever bought and so far, i love it! got rid of my van and bought this, i love being able to whip in to parking spaces with so much ease. Handles great on dry roads as well as in the rain. very roomy, great for my family of four. the back door opening like a regular door is great for getting groceries out with the garage door shut, i could not ever do that with the hatchback door on that van! great family car and i love the way it looks!

Favorite Features

style, sunroof, steering wheel buttons for the radio, 6 disc changer, seat warmers, keyless entry and drive....reallly love not having to hunt for my keys in my purse! i love everything about this vehicle so far!

Suggested Improvements

gas mileage should be better! backlit steering wheel, and doors should lock when you put it in drive.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Awesome for the field

Written by: arcy on 03/16/2009

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought the SGV for its "bring-it-on" performance and it delivers. Nothing can match the looks and the 4-mode drive-- having AWD and low range-is awesome. The SGV is at home in the city or for light off-roading. Its handling, build, safety, fit and finish are at a par with its closest competitors.

Favorite Features

Size, appearance, drivability, and of course, The incomparable 4-mode drive.

Suggested Improvements

Can not see the center console lighting with sunglasses on. Suzuki is light on luxury features. How bout adding, for a few bucks more, Aux connection, backlighting the steering wheel controls and an auto-dimming mirror and compass (no compass in an off-road worthy SUV)?

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Costa Rica Grande Vitari

Written by: Carl Hallberg on 12/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Hugs the road better than any other car especially in the rainy mountains. Love the constant 4 wheel drive. Gas mileage could be better. Love the keyless entry,

Favorite Features

Constant 4 wheel drive

Suggested Improvements

Better drink holders, bigger brakes

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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The Lil Truck That Could

Written by: Jon Yankasky on 11/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The ride is astounding and the features this car has in unreal. Climate control, all time 4wd, anti lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring system and many others. There is plenty of leg room and head room and the ride is so nice and smooth. I did have the front seats altered. As someone said they were uncomfortable and it is an easy fix. In both seats are three steel rods that can be easily removed and when this is done, the seats are just perfect and comfortable. I also had an upholstery man make a 3 inch pad and add it to the center console and this car is a great comfortable ride. Buy the car/truck. You will not be unhappy.

Favorite Features

Climate control, 4WD, ride

Suggested Improvements

Light the controls on the steering wheel.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Our replacement vehicle

Written by: Previous CRV owner on 11/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I wasn't looking at Suzuki at first to replace our 2004 Honda CRV which was totaled after a accident but after owning and driving the Vitara I am quite impressed with its performance and styling, inside and out. The fwd/rear mounted engine is easy to work on, having low range control is great.

Favorite Features

Climate control, controllable 4wd, the added fog lamps, v6 engine with 5 speed auto transmission

Suggested Improvements

Aux plug in for ipods, lighted steering wheel controls, available bug guard as a option. A little more padding in the seats, auto dimming rearview mirror with map lights.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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The "Zuki" rocks for the price

Written by: zukirocks on 11/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Needed a tow-car for the new RV. Not a huge listing of vehicles that can be towed all 4-wheels on the ground. Looked at the Honda CR-V, Saturn VUE and the Grand Vitara. Loved the idea that we could get a 4WD tow vehicle. Inspected all and by far the Suzuki gave us the most goodies for the dollars. I love the smartkey, the streamlined lay-out of the dash, different lighting in console, auto climate control (south Texas gets hot!) Fun to drive, very responsive. Not sure on the reliability yet. Haven't had it long enough to gauge mileage. Know it's not as good as the CR-V, but it has so many more features, we can certainly live with it. Looks to be a great little vehicle!

Favorite Features

Smart key rocks! Dashboard layout easy. Rides nice and high off the ground. Great responsiveness. Seat heaters! Never knew I'd like them until it hit freezing last night! They're great-good for my arthritic lower back too!

Suggested Improvements

More cubbyholes for "stuff", lighted controls on steering wheel, more pep (little sluggish for a V-6, our 4-cyl Camry was zippier). 12-V receptacles in back seat.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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