2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Name: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Brand: Suzuki
Price: 2015 USD
Rating: 4.6 (37 reviews)

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Pros

Standard V6, impressive list of features, low-range transfer case with the 4WD option.

Cons

Harsh suspension, unimpressive brakes, cramped rear seats, lack of cargo space.

What’s new

This year the Grand Vitara receives a three-point seatbelt for the rear center seat.

Edmunds says

The 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is an aging compact SUV increasingly outdistanced by the competition.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$233/mo

$184/mo

Avg. Compact SUV

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Consumer reviews

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5 (73%)

4 (21%)

3 (2%)

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4.6

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Got another one

CJ, 11/03/2005

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

I had a 1999 Grand Vitara for 3 years and NEVER had a lick of trouble with it (except for the typical air conditioner problem). I then bought a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS, which I hated. I had lots of problems with it. I regretted getting rid of my little Suzuki, so I decided on another Grand Vitara. The level of refinement from 1999 to 2004 is amazing, and I'm happy to be back in a vehicle …

I like it!

Ron Cole, 05/02/2005

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Where else could I find a vehicle with automatic temperature control, a great stereo, and a TRUE 4wd for under $19,000? Rebates helped lower the cost a lot. It is fun to drive. I can zip wherever I want to go. It has great all around visibility. I couldn't see out the back of most of the other SUV's I test drove. This is something to think about if you have small children or …

Saved My Wife's Life

MOdriver, 10/28/2010

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 4A)

We owned this little car for a year and a half. I took our 2WD through fields, used it to haul hundreds of pounds of landscaping material. Pulled a trailer with it off a tow loop, no trailer hitch. Through all this abuse this car always started up, ran straight, and pushed through everything. Its a tough little truck, tho underpowered for highway speeds. It has strength, but you'll be …

Tough vehicle

Greg, 01/30/2005

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

We were involved in a rollover wreck on black-ice. This car held up really well, both my passenger and I walked away with no injuries! There were several other accidents that weekend, and I saw many SUV's on the back of wreckers (large and small). My Suzuki was the only SUV that the roof hadn't completely collapsed or caved in at the front. The front corners of the roof came down about …

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2005 Grand Vitara Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$18,399
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$233/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}