Suzuki Grand Vitara second generation
The Suzuki Grand Vitara second generation (2006–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 62 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: JT · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,010–4,500 mm RDW | 4,290 mm TC | – |
| Width | 1,810 mm RDW | 1,810 mm TC | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,690–1,700 mm RDW | 1,690 mm TC | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,440–2,640 mm RDW | 2,640 mm TC | 2,440–2,640 mm |
| Front track | 1,540 mm ASTRA | 1,540 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,570 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,345–1,544 kg RDW | 1,656 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,445–1,644 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,800–2,100 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,600–1,850 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 550–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 160–185 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 145–250 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/70R16, 225/65R17, 225/60R18, 225/70R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 93.0% (90.6–94.8) | 86.4% | 571 |
| 9–12 years | 83.5% (82.8–84.2) | 77.9% | 11,575 |
| 13 years and older | 70.6% (70.0–71.1) | 69.2% | 28,334 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40.6% | 33.6% |
| Suspension | 34.8% | 37.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 25.7% | 25.3% |
| Tyres | 23.5% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 16.6% | 15.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
323 complaints for model years 2006–2013. 23 crashes · 4 fires · 18 injuries
- Airbags 101
- Lights 74
- Electrical system 55
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 62 versions of the Suzuki Grand Vitara second generation
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European Union 21 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 2.4 L | 124 kW (169 PS) | Petrol | 211–215 g/km | 12,546 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Petrol | 189–196 g/km | 10,255 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.4 L | 122 kW (166 PS) | Petrol | 207–211 g/km | 2,908 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.9 L | 95 kW (129 PS) | Diesel | 174–181 g/km | 47,564 |
| 2010–2014 | – | – | Petrol | 201–204 g/km | 1,842 |
| 2013 | 1.9 L | – | Other fuel | 175 g/km | 1,288 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 193 g/km | 52 |
| 2013 | 2.4 L | – | Other fuel | 210 g/km | 14 |
| 2012 | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 225 g/km | 66 |
| 2012 | 2.4 L | 124 kW (169 PS) | Petrol | 208 g/km | 62 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Diesel | 173–189 g/km | 183 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.4 L | 124 kW (169 PS) | LPG | 187–212 g/km | 24 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 201 g/km | 76 |
| 2011 | 3.2 L | 171 kW (232 PS) | Petrol | 245 g/km | 26 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 205 g/km | 20 |
| 2010 | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 185 g/km | 17,364 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 213 g/km | 5,771 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 196 g/km | 3,425 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 203 g/km | 1,574 |
| 2010 | 3.2 L | – | Petrol | 245 g/km | 458 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 207 g/km | 126 |
United Kingdom 39 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20151.6 SZ3 3 door 4X4 · 1.6 SZ4 3 door 4X4 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2012–20151.9 DDIS 5 door 4X4 | 1.9 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 174–179 g/km |
| 2012–20152.4 SZ3 3 door 4X4 · 2.4 SZ4 3 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 201–205 g/km |
| 2012–20152.4 SZ4 3 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 213–219 g/km |
| 2012–20152.4 SZ4 5 door 4X4 · 2.4 SZ5 5 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 204–208 g/km |
| 2012–20152.4 SZ5 5 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 221–225 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 SZ3 3 door 4X4 · 1.6 SZ4 3 door 4X4 | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2013–20141.9 DDIS 5 door 4X4 | 1.9 L | Diesel | Manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2013–20142.4 SZ3 3 door 4X4 · 2.4 SZ4 3 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | Manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 201 g/km |
| 2013–20142.4 SZ4 3 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2013–20142.4 SZ4 5 door 4X4 · 2.4 SZ5 5 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | Manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2013–20142.4 SZ5 5 door 4X4 | 2.4 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 20121.6 SZ4 3 door 4X4 · 1.6 SZ3 3 door 4X4 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20101.9 3 Door From VIN JSAJTA44V00500017 | 1.9 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20102.4 3 Door From VIN JSAJTAA4V00100049 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 20102.4 3 Door From VIN JSAJTDA4V00112807 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 20102.4 5 Door From VIN JSAJTDA4V00100049 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 20102.4 5 Door From VIN JSAJTDA4V00100180 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 20091.6 3 Door From VIN JSAJTA74V00501059 | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20091.6 VVT+ 3 Door From VIN JSAJTA74V00300624 | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2008–20091.9 3 Door From VIN JSAJTA44V00255001 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2008–20091.9 3 Door From VIN JSAJTA44V00300001 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2008–20091.9 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD44V00300011 · 1.9 X-EC 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD44V00300015 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 191 g/km |
| 20091.9 3 Door Diesel From VIN JSAJTA44V00500000 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20091.9 5 Door Diesel From VIN JSAJTD44V00500000 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD54V00240076 · 2.0 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD54V00272294 · 2.0 X-EC 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD54V00240076 and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD54V00240030 · 2.0 X-EC 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD54V00240030 · 2.0 X-EC 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD54V00272306 and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 217 g/km |
| 20092.4 3 Door From VIN JSAJTAA4V00100000 | 2.4 L | Petrol | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 20092.4 5 Door From VIN JSAJTDA4V00100000 | 2.4 L | Petrol | – | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 20092.4 A/T 3 Door From VIN JSAJTAA4V00100580 | 2.4 L | Petrol | – | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 20092.4 5 Door From VIN JSAJTDA4V00100195 | 2.4 L | Petrol | – | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 20093.2 4X4 5 Door From VIN JSAJTDB4V00100109 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 20081.6 VVT 3 Door Hard Top From VIN JSAJTA74V00225894 · 1.6 VVT+ 3 Door From VIN JSAJTA74V00215897 | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 20081.9 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD44V00255035 · 1.9 X-EC 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD44V00260591 · 1.9 X-EC 5 Door From VIN JSAJTD44V00277757 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2006–20071.6 Hard Top From VIN JSAJTA74V00100070 | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2006–20071.9 3 door From VIN JSAJTA44V00100031 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2006–20071.9 Diesel 5 door From VIN JSAJTD44V00102735 | 1.9 L | Diesel | – | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 2006–20072.0 5 door From Vin JSAJTD54V00101396 · 2.0 Hard Top From VIN JSAJTD54V00100063 · 2.0 5 door From VIN JSAJTD54V00101396 | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 220 g/km |
| 2006–20072.0 Hard Top From VIN JSAJTD54V00101636 | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
France 2 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014GRAND VITARA 3P 1.9 DDIS | – | 95 kW (129 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 174–177 g/km |
| 2012–2014GRAND VITARA 5P 1.9 DDIS | – | 95 kW (129 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.6–6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 174–179 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.