Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the Suzuki Grand Vitara gets a mid-cycle update that includes a new available four-cylinder engine, as well as a more powerful V6. Other changes include more rigid construction, better weight distribution, some redesigned interior controls and a new grille and front bumper design. New options include hill descent control and a hill hold feature.

• Capable all-around performance, extensive standard features list, lengthy powertrain warranty.

• Lack of interior storage compartments, noisy at highway speeds.

User Reviews:

Showing 1 through 10 of 14.00

• 

  Real off-roader - 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Alex Povolotski - February 8 - 11:36 pm

  The car is a real off-roader in its class. Off the pavement, it beats RAV4, HR-V, Santa-Fe, and probably MItsubishi (though Im not sure about that one). Besides its off-road capabilities, its nothing else. Nothing! Its not a road warrior despite of interior creature comforts. I love the interior and visibility a lot but darn it is noisy! It is the engine noise Im talking about. You cant escape it, especially up the hill. It sounds like another second and the motor will explode out of the hood. You definitely have the feeling that the car is underpowered for its weight and the engine struggles a lot to pull all that weight up hill. Other than that, its a decent car full of defects.

• 

  we got a lemon - 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By lovebug - April 13 - 1:46 am

  Bought truck in April 2009. LOVING the truck until the cold weather hit and we started turning on the heat. Late November motor started overheating. They replaced the thermostat. Early December motor overheating again, and no heat in the vehicle. They replaced the thermostat again, but it was still overheating. They opened up the motor and the head was cracked! Theyve had our vehicle since Dec 14th, waiting for parts from Japan. Asside from the mechanical/electrical problems, my biggest complaint is about their customer service. Theyve never once contacted us to give us an update. Its always us calling them. We usually get voice-mai