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Used 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

The Lil Truck That Could

Jon Yankasky, 11/30/2008
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome for the field

arcy, 03/16/2009
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great authentic SUV

Jared, 04/29/2009
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great little SUV. I wanted a compact SUV that was an actual SUV not a crossover so I took a look at this vehicle. Interior materials and quality is top notch and its very comfortable to drive in. Heated seats warm up nice and quickly. Great styling.Engine is nice and peppy. Gauges are superb and easy to read. Brakes are good. Drives like its on rails even in snow.Very maneuverable in tight spots.Takes potholes without worrying about getting a flat tire. I bought the GV because of terrible roads in the winter and the potholes that only seem to spread more and more as well as for off road and towing.Gas mileage is not bad at all, averaging 20 mpg so far.Take a look at it you will like it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Grand ohhhh Feeling

Grand E, 05/12/2008
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So far this little truck has been doing a great job for my wife and I. We have taken a few road trips in it now and she performs great. The last trip it was a total of 6 passengers as well as luggage and all fit comfortable within the little truck. Great pick up on the engine smooth shifts just a pleasant drive all around.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Suzuki...Oh~oh oh oh...what a Feeling!?!

GregOgh, 04/28/2008
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV 4WD w/Hard Spare Tire Cover, Cargo Cover (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I was enamored with the vehicle but now that I've driven it a month in different conditions/road surfaces, I've feel that I overlooked a few things during the purchase phase. The seats are physically hard to get comfortable in. They're designed/built for an anthropometric model of a 5'5" person. Leg room in cockpit seat is cumbersome and your legs go numb on trips lasting 3-4 hours. Controls for the stereo and cruise control on the steering wheel are also awkward to use when not looking directly at them. They're not lighted for nighttime operation... Extremely annoying. The stereo's tinny and rattles when the bass is on 0 & volume on 15. The cloth seats are minimal~go with leather! Good luck.

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