Review and specifications
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
A 2.4-liter four-cylinder is new and a more powerful V6 also arrived for 2009. Though this version of the Suzuki Grand Vitara falls far short of the best in this class, it does have some virtues. Equipped with its standard four-cylinder engine, the powertrain is sluggish, lacks refinement, and is not very economical with fuel. The ride is stiff and choppy, and handling lacks agility. Despite its everyday clumsiness, emergency handling is very secure. Other good points include a spacious rear seat and a generous list of standard amenities.
- Market value
- $4,800
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Manual
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Manual, 5-speed
- Category
- Compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,800
- Retail value range
- $4,200 - $5,600
- Original MSRP range
- $19,649 - $25,399
- Trade-in range
- $1,585 - $2,880
Ratings
- Road test score
- 61/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 23 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 24 MPG
- Tested overall
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,055
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 177 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,655 lb
- Maximum load
- 870 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 25 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Suzuki
Known for offering small cars and SUVs in the 1980s and ‘90s, American Suzuki Motor Corp. eventually expanded its product line. Its final lineup was a mix of unique designs and products that were developed with other automakers. The Suzuki Forenza was based on a design shared with Daewoo and General Motors, and the Equator pickup truck was almost identical to the Nissan Frontier. The Grand Vitara midsized SUV was Suzuki’s own design, as were the last Suzuki cars sold in the U.S., the 2013 Kizashi sedan and SX4 hatchback. Suzuki motorcycles, ATVs, and marine products are still sold in the U.S., and Suzuki cars and SUVs are still available in other countries. Any used Suzuki cars still on the road will likely not have the latest safety and convenience features.
Vehicle ID: 6041 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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