2004 Suzuki Vitara Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The small SUV segment is full of very capable vehicles, and although the Vitara can rock-crawl with the best of them, it gets left behind in nearly every other respect.
Pros
Truck-based body-on-frame construction means off-road capability.
Cons
Meager cargo space, cramped rear seats, lacks refinement.
What's New for 2004
The Vitara two-door has been dropped. The Vitara four-door is upgraded with a V6 engine and comes with charcoal-colored bumpers and mud guards, a newly designed soft spare tire cover and new exterior colors.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Love My Vitara
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Suzuki Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
This is a great "little SUV!" It's compact enough to fit into any compact space and it's soooo fun to drive. It's a little jerky but I think that's the charm of it plus mine is manual so it's extra fun and animated! I have only had it for a year, but I haven't had ANY problems mechanical, electrical or otherwise. I drove across the country with it and it is still in superb condition. It has been very reliable! I am absolutely in LOVE with my Vitara, I recommend this vehicle to anyone who wants their cars to be reliable with personality (not in a bad way).
Favorite Features
The manual transmission, compact size, and sturdy make.
Suggested Improvements
Hmmm, it would be nice to have the back seat be able to fold all the way down. It only folds over to an extent.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Suzuki Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
it is very fun to drive and it can go off roading a lot better then most people would think. i don't like the looks too much. but after i started driving it i fell in love
Favorite Features
comfy seats.
Suggested Improvements
body style can be modified a little bit. i'm glad that they have a v6 now.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Well-built for the money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Suzuki Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
So far, this small SUV has been very enjoyable to drive. The vehicle handles well and it accelerates into traffic very well, though it does seem to lack power going uphill. Overall, I am very satisfied with my new SUV. Excellent value for the money.
Favorite Features
The ability to switch into 4wheel drive on the fly. Very easy to do.
Suggested Improvements
Needs more power going uphill. The V6 is very good getting into traffic, but is lacking power on hills.
great value for true 4-wheel drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Suzuki Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I only paid $17,300 for the top of the line Vitara. Much less than competitors. Wife got the small car she likes and I got a 4WD I wanted for Oregon winters. I have a mini-van if I need lots of room.
Favorite Features
Looks great, perfect size for us, and lots of standard accessories, a true 4- wheel drive for off road and icy/wet weather.
Suggested Improvements
larger/wider tires for the 16" wheels would make it a little more stable at freeway speeds
too small
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Suzuki Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The vehicle is a good mode of transportation, but if you have children, it is not the car for you. The vehicle's preformance is excellent, but it is just TOO SMALL.
Favorite Features
Handling is excellent, not many people have one.
Suggested Improvements
Improve on the cabin space a little, and put a better stereo in the vehicle!
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