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Post Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:15 pm 
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http://www.suzuki.com.au/vehicles/suv/vitara

Just wondering if anyone has looked at / driven one of these yet?

It's yet another underpowered new model (same 86kW engine as the S-Cross), but at least they've gone away from CVT's and put a proper 6 speed auto in. I noticed it did quite well in the "Drive Car of the Year" City SUV section against the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 http://www.drive.com.au/car-of-the-year ... l6q9d.html

I'm looking at changing vehicles and thought it looks like a possible option for a city runabout for the wife?

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Post Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 11:33 pm 
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Looked at it & liked it - nice packaging size, but sounds under-powered (haven't driven one)
I notice they dropped the "Grand" of the name of the previous 2 generations, reverting back to just "Vitara" - might be leaving room for a bigger, more powerful version (turbo would be interesting) in the near future?
As a city runabout, I think it looks ideal.
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Post Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:01 am 
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It appears to be a step in the right direction. (If only they'd put an engine with a bit more grunt in it.)

It would be good to know what they've got planned as the GV replacement- even if it was just a more modern drivetrain upgrade.

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Post Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:10 pm 
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http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/all ... a/2870490/

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Post Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:39 am 
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I was looking at some specs on Carsales and found the 2WD's 0-100km/h time is 12.5 seconds and the AWD half a second slower again at 13 seconds! It's like looking at the specs for some antiquated 4 cylinder car from the 1980's.

The extra $10k odd for the RT-X is hard to swallow too.

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Post Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:07 pm 
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Supposedly a turbo version is coming in 2016 - but don't get too excited as it's still only going to have 103kW of power and 220Nm of torque. :( http://www.caradvice.com.au/403338/suzu ... -australia

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The new 1.4-litre turbocharged direct-injection Boosterjet engine is good for 103kW of power and 220Nm of torque — up 17kW and 64Nm over the naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre model just released in Australia. According to Suzuki, the new Vitara S is good for a 0-100km/h time of 10.2 seconds, a top speed of 200km/h and an EU fuel consumption figure of 5.4L/100km (combined). Both six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions are offered and Suzuki’s Allgrip AWD system is standard on the S. This compares favourably with the 1.6-litre model, which achieves 5.8L/100km (combined) and reaches 100km/h in 12.4 seconds on its way to a 180km/h top speed.

The Vitara S sells for 26,790 Euro (manual) or 28,290 Euro (auto) in Ger-many, about 35 per cent more than the entry-level 1.6-litre’s price there.


http://www.motoring.com.au/suzuki-unvei ... a-s-54061/

I can only imagine what the local pricing will be- probably as ludicrous as the new Jeep Renegade? :lol:

You can get it with turbo AWD and manual trans overseas http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/suzuki/vit ... rol-review

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Post Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:32 pm 
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Turbo model has same output as the renegade. Probably he same motor? Reality is all cars ar getting weaker in most aspects to get fuel economy. I wouldn't complain with under 6 litres per 100 but.

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Post Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:55 pm 
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A lot of them don't seem to attain anywhere near those economy figures in the real world though. This test they got 7.8l/100km from the RT-X.

Where I live it's hilly and the accelerator would be getting a work out. I'd much prefer more power and not needing to use as much accelerator travel.

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Post Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:52 pm 
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i loked at it and was invited to test drive one before they were officially release.

They are alot smaller than the old GV.
manual only available in the base model 2wd.
AWD is auto only.
fit and finish was average and styling is a bit odd. Trys to continue the GV but fails.

Didnt even bother to drive it as it was notwhat we wanted.

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Post Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:32 am 
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They're meant to be a modern version of the old Vitara - so not a replacement/ equivalent of the larger Grand Vitara.

I'm wondering if/ when a new Grand Vitara will be arriving? Hopefully it will be more substantial and not simply a stretched version of this.

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Post Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:43 pm 
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I'd put money on the next GV being transverse/AWD.

The market isn't interested in low range and there's very little RWD transmission/transfer case development in the lighter end of the market.

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:04 am 
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We looked at one. Left me sad in the pants, so went and bought a Subaru.

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:02 pm 
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The turbo version would be the only one I'd consider (as a city runabout for the wife.)

I'm not keen on their latest servicing intervals of 6mths though. I bought my Kizashi in 2012 and it's under a 12mth interval which works well for the low km I travel. Every 6mths would be money down the drain for me.

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Post Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:10 pm 
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Subaru is 6months also, synthetic oil will do that. Yeah they told us a bout the turbo that's coming out. But there was nothing I liked about the new vitara and the grand vitara was exactly the same as the 2012 we were trading in, except it didn't have the Suzuki badge on the back and they had gone up in price.

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Post Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:54 pm 
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No prices listed yet.... :roll:

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Post Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:32 pm 
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Its like an S-cross but with different panels... that pretty much sums it up..
The 1.6 in our S-cross screams for a Turbo on hills..

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Post Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:26 pm 
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No, it's got one big advantage over the S -Cross - a proper 6 speed automatic trans. No CVT.

I'd be interested in the turbo for a second vehicle. They're supposed to handle quite well, so with the extra power it could be a decent thing. But, they really need to price it competitively to vehicles like the Trax LTZ (which won't happen.)

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Post Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:52 pm 
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We considered the Vit for about 10 mins and then went and bought a SSS Pulsar Hatch.

Similar interior space but bigger back seat and is a 1.6 turbo with a 6speed manual, full leather, sat nav etc etc..... and the missus is glad to be back in a Pulsar. Its her 3rd.

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Post Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 12:23 pm 
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Does the Vitara sit much higher than something like the Pulsar (ie. easier to get in/ out of for people who have mobility issues.)

IIRC they're advertising the Vitara (bottom model with auto) for $22990 drive away. That doesn't seem too bad if the gutless engine isn't an issue. :roll:

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Post Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:39 am 
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http://www.caradvice.com.au/435593/2016 ... fications/

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2016 Suzuki Vitara pricing:
RT-S 1.6 manual — $21,990 ($22,990 drive-away)
RT-S 1.6 auto — $23,990
S Turbo 1.4 auto — $28,990 ($29,990 drive-away)
S Turbo 1.4 auto 4WD — $32,990

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:51 pm 
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And a review of the turbo models http://www.caradvice.com.au/435575/2016 ... bo-review/

The 2WD turbo model actually sounds like a decent vehicle (handling, engine power, equipment and price.)

I pity anyone who paid the premium for the RT-X (atmo AWD) which has now been scrapped.

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Post Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:41 pm 
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Why would you go 2wd though? If you want a bigger wagon but no 4wd just go for a damn wagon not a wanna be 4wd.

Few new ones getting around in mandurah, their owners seem to love smashing them around but they're still super slow

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Post Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 11:42 am 
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Got a phone call from the local Suzuki dealer here in Geelong as I was interested in the 'new' GV, but once I told him that I had (at the time) purchased a '07 GV Prestige (2nd hand) less than 8 months earlier, that was the last I heard from him.

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Post Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 12:03 pm 
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Why would you go 2wd though? If you want a bigger wagon but no 4wd just go for a damn wagon not a wanna be 4wd.

Few new ones getting around in mandurah, their owners seem to love smashing them around but they're still super slow



tell this to all the Ford territory owners, at least 50% of them are 2WD, so there is some sort of market for them.

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Post Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 12:40 pm 
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I know someone who just bought an isuzu m-ux in 2wd. I asked why and they just said the price.

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I think 90% of NGVs might as well have been 2wd with the sheer numbers of them that never leave the blacktop anyway.

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Post Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 11:21 pm 
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Why would you go 2wd though? If you want a bigger wagon but no 4wd just go for a damn wagon not a wanna be 4wd.

Few new ones getting around in mandurah, their owners seem to love smashing them around but they're still super slow


Have you tried to find a small/ mid size wagon lately (excluding VW products.....) that isn't an SUV? There aren't many to choose from as they're all going to SUV type bodies. An SUV is also a lot easier for entry / egress if you've got medical complaints. :wink: (Plus the Vitara turbo AWD is over priced!)

Ford scrapped the Falcon wagon many years ago- so a 2WD Territory is it if you want a Falcon type wagon. Lancer and Corolla wagons also ceased production many years ago- instead you have the ASX/ Outlander and Rav4 / Prius V?

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Post Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:09 am 
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Is the motor a east-west set up? If not it Sounds pretty good as a jimny conversion. 86kw and a 6 speed auto would be nice.

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Post Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 6:32 pm 
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bakerboy wrote:
Why would you go 2wd though? If you want a bigger wagon but no 4wd just go for a damn wagon not a wanna be 4wd.

Few new ones getting around in mandurah, their owners seem to love smashing them around but they're still super slow


Have you tried to find a small/ mid size wagon lately (excluding VW products.....) that isn't an SUV? There aren't many to choose from as they're all going to SUV type bodies. An SUV is also a lot easier for entry / egress if you've got medical complaints. :wink: (Plus the Vitara turbo AWD is over priced!)

Ford scrapped the Falcon wagon many years ago- so a 2WD Territory is it if you want a Falcon type wagon. Lancer and Corolla wagons also ceased production many years ago- instead you have the ASX/ Outlander and Rav4 / Prius V?


Yeah, I drive a forester haha I wouldn't call that an SUV IMO, still a wagon with a decent ride height, turbo version is fun too

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Post Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 12:08 pm 
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Is the motor a east-west set up? If not it Sounds pretty good as a jimny conversion. 86kw and a 6 speed auto would be nice.

Yes, it is basically a FWD with east west engine. The Jimny/ GV are a dying breed.

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