PRESS RELEASE:3-DOOR DIESEL MODEL JOINS SUZUKI'S GRAND VITARA LINE-UP
Customers opting for a diesel powered Suzuki Grand Vitara have until now been restricted in their choice to the larger 5-door bodystyle, but a new 3-door model joins the range from April, priced at a competitive £14,999 on-the-road.
Unlike its petrol-engined 3-door sibling, which is essentially a 'soft roader', the new 1.9 DDiS Grand Vitara adopts the drivetrain of the manual transmission 5-door models and supplements permanent four-wheel drive with a centre differential lock and a low range to ensure serious and outstanding off road capability. It can therefore tackle tough, muddy off-road conditions with ease, while the system's four different modes are easily selected via a dash-mounted rotary switch.
Power output from the Renault-supplied intercooled and turbocharged engine is 129 PS, and a hefty 221 lb ft (300 Nm) of torque peaking at 2000 rpm delivers reassuring ability in both on and off-road driving situations. Such output doesn't penalise fuel economy either, and the 1.9 DDiS 3 door Grand Vitara achieves 38.2 mpg on the combined cycle, while carbon dioxide emissions are 195 g/km.
In line with other Grand Vitara models, equipment levels are generous, and include climate control air conditioning, front electric windows, an integrated radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted audio controls, tinted glass, tilt adjustable steering, reclining rear seats, heated and folding door mirrors, immobiliser, alloys and front fogs. Outstanding safety credentials include front, side and curtain airbags for front seat occupants, plus curtain airbags in the rear.
Thanks to a unique lightweight monocoque body combined with a stiff, built-in ladder frame, rigidity matches the most traditional of off roaders. In contrast to the 5-door model's understated elegance, the 3-door with its 'crouched' muscular form projects a more sporty persona. A relatively long wheelbase has permitted a roomy cabin with front and rear legroom comparable to that of models from a higher segment.
The 1.9 DDiS 3-door joins a line-up comprising 1.6-litre VVT and VVT+ 3-door manual models; 2.0-litre 16v 5-door manual and automatic models; and 1.9 DDiS 5-door manual model.
Customers opting for a diesel powered Suzuki Grand Vitara have until now been restricted in their choice to the larger 5-door bodystyle, but a new 3-door model joins the range from April, priced at a competitive £14,999 on-the-road.
Unlike its petrol-engined 3-door sibling, which is essentially a 'soft roader', the new 1.9 DDiS Grand Vitara adopts the drivetrain of the manual transmission 5-door models and supplements permanent four-wheel drive with a centre differential lock and a low range to ensure serious and outstanding off road capability. It can therefore tackle tough, muddy off-road conditions with ease, while the system's four different modes are easily selected via a dash-mounted rotary switch.
Power output from the Renault-supplied intercooled and turbocharged engine is 129 PS, and a hefty 221 lb ft (300 Nm) of torque peaking at 2000 rpm delivers reassuring ability in both on and off-road driving situations. Such output doesn't penalise fuel economy either, and the 1.9 DDiS 3 door Grand Vitara achieves 38.2 mpg on the combined cycle, while carbon dioxide emissions are 195 g/km.
In line with other Grand Vitara models, equipment levels are generous, and include climate control air conditioning, front electric windows, an integrated radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted audio controls, tinted glass, tilt adjustable steering, reclining rear seats, heated and folding door mirrors, immobiliser, alloys and front fogs. Outstanding safety credentials include front, side and curtain airbags for front seat occupants, plus curtain airbags in the rear.
Thanks to a unique lightweight monocoque body combined with a stiff, built-in ladder frame, rigidity matches the most traditional of off roaders. In contrast to the 5-door model's understated elegance, the 3-door with its 'crouched' muscular form projects a more sporty persona. A relatively long wheelbase has permitted a roomy cabin with front and rear legroom comparable to that of models from a higher segment.
The 1.9 DDiS 3-door joins a line-up comprising 1.6-litre VVT and VVT+ 3-door manual models; 2.0-litre 16v 5-door manual and automatic models; and 1.9 DDiS 5-door manual model.
MODEL GRAND VITARA DIESEL M/T 3 DR
TRANSMISSION:
• Manual
DIMENSIONS:
• Overall length (mm) - 4405
• Overall width (mm) - 1810
• Overall height (mm) - 1695
• Wheelbase (mm) - 2440
• Front track (mm) - 1540
• Rear track (mm) - 1570
• Ground clearance (mm) - 200
• Turning circle (m) - 10.2
• Boot capacity rear seatbacks raised litres 184 (VDA method)
• Boot capacity rear seatbacks lowered litres 516 (VDA method)
WEIGHTS
• Kerb weight (kg) - 1570
• Gross vehicle weight (kg) - 1870
• Braked trailer weight (kg) - 1600
• Unbraked trailer weight (kg) - 550
• Gross train weight (kg) - 1870
• Nose weight (kg) - 85
ENGINE
• Type 1.9 F9Q Compression ignition, four stroke
• Cylinders - 4 in line
• Fuel distribution - High pressure common rail direct injection
• Piston displacement - 1870
• Bore x stroke (mm) - 80.0 x 93.0
• Compression ratio - 17.0.1
• Max. power (kW @ rpm) - 95 @ 3750 rpm
• Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) - 300 @ 2000 rpm
EMISSIONS / FUEL CONSUMPTION
• CO2 (Combined) (g/km) - 195
• Urban (mpg) - 31.4
• Extra urban (mpg) - 43.5
• Combined (mpg) - 38.2
• Fuel tank capacity (litres) - 55L
TRANSMISSION
• Type - Mechanical, 5 speed synchromesh
• 1st gear ratio - 3.854
• 2nd gear ratio - 2.135
• 3rd gear ratio - 1.411
• 4th gear ratio - 1.000
• 5th gear ratio - 0.784
• Reverse ratio - 3.854
• Transfer ratio - LOW=1.970, HIGH=1.000
• Final gear ratio - 4.300
• Maximum speed (mph) - 105
• 0-62 mph (sec) - 12.6
• 0-100 km/h (sec) - 12.8
CHASSIS
• Steering - Hybrid, mechanical rack & pinion (POWER STEERING)
• Front suspension - MacPherson strut and coil spring
• Rear suspension - Multi Link/ Coil Spring
• Front brakes - Diagonal split, servo assisted ventilated discs, ABS
• Rear brakes - Drum, leading and trailing
• Tyres - 225/65R17S or (spare225/70/16S)
• Wheel size - 16 x 6J or (spare 16 x 6.5)
