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Great for impressing crowds, even better for escaping them
The new Grand Vitara is longer, wider, lower than its predecessor, and has an exterior
design that creates a sleeker, more dynamic look. So it's just as much at home in Park
Lane as it is in country lanes. But, the great design exterior isn't just there to turn
heads. The one-piece body construction and built-in ladder frame chassis actually make
the new Grand Vitara stronger, it just happens to look great as well. |
It's okay to have double standards
Sometimes you want to be seen in the right places. Other times you want to rough
it and head for the hills. No problem. The real beauty of the new Grand Vitara is in
the engineering. Everything has a purpose. Short overhangs, flared wheel arches,
and 17 inch alloys may be great to look at, but they also help the new Grand Vitara
power over the roughest terrain. |
Taking care of creature comforts
Ergonomic seats. Quality fabrics. All round head rests. Air conditioning.
Combined radio/CD with steering wheel mounted audio controls. Aluminium
style fascias. 60/40-split rear seating. Everything we've put into the Grand
Vitara is designed around everything you put into it. So there's extra
comfort, extra flexibility, extra style. Even extra boot space. |
Accomodating is the last thing you need to be
You know what it's like with some cars. They don't have the
strength, the space or the versatility to keep up with your
hectic life. What you need is a car that's as flexible as you
are. Whether you're taking a carload of kids to the bowling
alley. An old cupboard to the dump, or an overnight case to
that little hotel you know in the Cotswolds. The Grand Vitara
is with you every step of the way. |
Everyone needs their own space
You, your partner, your kids, even the dog.
With it's wheels pushed further to the corners
the new Grand Vitara offers more cabin space
all round - in the front seats, behind the seats,
above the seats. The kind of space you'd
expect in a large family saloon. There's storage
space all around you, too, including the centre
consoles and under floor compartments. So
journeys are easier, more adventurous, and fun.
Even for people you pick up along the way. |
Power play
Whatever your job, whatever your
family, whatever your location, with
the Grand Vitara there's no such thing
as being tied down. With exceptional
4x4 capabilities, the great outdoors is
more than just a backdrop. Let others
admire the view while you get in
amongst it.
4x4 is all about traction and the Grand
Vitara has vast amounts of it. In 4H
mode it runs like a normal car, but
with added traction. But it's only the
start of all the thrills to come. Need to
plough through deep mud or snow?
Then select 4H Lock for truly
outstanding traction. And if you really
want to go for it over the roughest
terrain imaginable, select 4L, with a
gear ratio twice that of 4H it provides
unbelievable low-end traction.
How much power you want to bring
into play is up to you. With a choice of
a 2 litre 16V petrol and 1.9 DDiS diesel,
there's plenty of it.
The 140PS 2 litre unit delivers a strong
response and levels of refinement for
both off-road adventuring and motorway
driving, whilst the 1.9 diesel utilises an
intercooler and turbocharger to deliver
great torque across the rev range. |
Safety in numbers
Tough and rugged, the build of the new
Grand Vitara provides positive protection in
itself. The elevated driving position provides
greater all round vision and a 200mm ground
clearance gives you the confidence to take
on the toughest terrain. But where the Grand
Vitara really impresses is the sheer number
of safety measures as standard.
To begin with there's a reinforced cabin
to give you protection from all angles. Then
there's ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) which
stops your brakes from locking up when the
brake is used in an emergency and EBD
(Electronic Brake Distribution) which works
with ABS to ensure the correct amount of
braking power is distributed to each wheel.
There are also no fewer than six airbags,
ISOFIX child seat anchors, and 3-point
seatbelts with height-adjustable headrests
on rear passenger seats.
This has all resulted in Euro NCAP awarding
the Grand Vitara four stars for adult occupant
protection and three stars for both child and
pedestrian protection. So you can concentrate
on the adventure safe in the knowledge that
we're taking care of everything else. |
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