Suzuki Vitara II

Suzuki Vitara II
Photo: Bull-Doser / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Suzuki Vitara II (2000–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 1 version in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: FT/GT · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,810 mm
Width1,695 mm
Wheelbase2,200–2,480 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older60.9% (58.4–63.3)69.2%1,530

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes45.9%36.4%
Suspension43.8%41.6%
Body, chassis and structure42.2%18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks28.2%17.1%
Lights and electrics27.8%28.8%
Tyres24.0%31.2%

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)

115 complaints for model years 1999–2004. 11 crashes · 2 fires · 8 injuries

  • Suspension 25
  • Engine 22

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

The Suzuki Vitara II’s 1 version

United Kingdom 1 version

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 versionEngineFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–2001Soft-Top/Estate · 1.6 Soft-Top/Estate1.6 LPetrol8.7 L/100 km NEDC207 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.