Suzuki Grand Vitara (FT / GT) 

Production period:	1998 to 2005
Body versions :	station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 1.6-2.7 liters Diesel engines :2.0 liters
Length:	4140-4178 mm
Width:	1778-1781 mm
Height:	1709-1740 mm
Wheelbase :	2200-2479 mm
Curb weight :	1470-1735 kg

The Grand Vitara replaced in March 1998, the predecessor model Suzuki Vitara . From this there was already since 1990 a version with longer wheelbase and five doors. Now the short versions have been called Grand Vitara.

Grand Vitaras are V6 wagons With extra standard features, Both body styles use body-on-frame construction. Top-line Grand Vitara Limited comes with exclusive leather upholstery, deep-tint glass, and fog lights. All models offer rear- or part-time 4-wheel drive; the latter, denoted by "X' in the model name, includes low-range gearing but is not for use on dry pavement. Antilock brakes come as standard equipment on the Grand Vitara JLS, JLX Plus and Limited models. In addition to the closed versions, the model was also available with soft top. The Grand Vitaras has a shiftable four-wheel drive .

The top model was the Grand Vitara XL-7 from September 2001 . It differed by its longer wheelbase and a V6 full aluminum engine, which was available only for this model. At the same time, the other variants were modeled. The XL-7 itself was revised in April 2003.

Standard features

5- speed manual transmission; rear wheel drive; steel rims; 16 x 7.0 in. rims; P235'60SR16 tires; full size spare tire; steel spare wheel; rear mounted Spare tire; front independent suspension: front stabilizer bar; ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes; rear door child safety locks; child seat anchors; remote anti-theft system; daytime running lights; intermittent wipers; roof rack; rear defogger; rear window wiper

Inside

5 person total seating capacity; bucket front seats; cloth upholstery; bench rear seat; split-folding; remote power door locks; power windows; power mirrors; AM/FM CD stereo; element antenna; cruise control; power steering; tilt-adjustable steering wheel; front cupholders; front 12v power Outlet; air conditioning; micron air filtration; front and rear floor mats; cargo area light; tachometer, low fuel level warning; skid plates; rear Side-hinged door; side-impact door beam; painted finish bumpers.

Engine choices G16A 1590 cc 4-cylinder the J20A 2.0 16V 140 hp 4-cylinder and Engine H25A 2.5 24V  160 hp 6 cyl. in V .The Grand Vitara's exclusive 155-hp 2.5-liter V6 performs its task very well in most circumstances. As with any vehicle of this size with high air resistance, wind noise is omnipresent, and average fuel consumption (12 liters per 100 km). Despite its live rear axle, the Grand Vitara offers acceptable ride comfort, but the minor bumps caused by uneven road surfaces despite its high ground clearance, its small turning circle, which makes it easy to park, and the presence of very large side mirrors.

Model History 

• 03/1998: Introduction of the Grand Vitara with three or five doors
• 03/1999: Introduction of the two-door as a convertible or with steel roof; both with 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engines (128 hp)
• 09/2000: New 2.0 TD with common-rail diesel
• 09/2001: Long version XL-7 (4.70 m) with 2.7 V6 gasoline engine (127 kW / 173 hp)
• 04/2003: Grand Vitara XL-7 with new front end with 2.7 V6 petrol engine (135 kW / 184 hp)
• 09/2005: Second generation of the Grand Vitara appears