2000 Suzuki Vitara Review

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

Small SUV sales are hot, but there is little reason the Vitara should be contributing to mini-ute sales growth charts unless somebody out there really wants a convertible SUV and can't afford a Jeep Wrangler.

Pros

Truck-based frame and driveline, two-door convertible option.

Cons

Harsh ride, lack of cargo space.

What's New for 2000

Four-door models receive a new luggage cover for 2000. The Vitara two-door JLS/JLX is equipped with air conditioning as standard equipment. There are three new paint colors, and four-wheel-drive models have a "4x4" sticker in the rear-quarter windows.