Overview & Reviews

All Vitara models get a restyled front grille, new seat fabric, a larger audio unit with an in-dash CD player and new exterior colors.

• Truck-based frame and driveline, two-door convertible option.

• Harsh ride, cramped rear seats, lack of cargo room.

User Reviews:

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  Turned out to be a financial disaster. - 2001 Suzuki Vitara
  By mensacyclist - July 21 - 2:00 am

  AVOID!!!! I bought my Vitara in June of 01, got a "good deal", got an extended warranty and planned on keeping it for 7-8 years. Ive always bought Japanese in the past and would not consider anything else. At 56,000 miles the clutch went. The dealer wanted $993, local mechanic needed about $700. There are NO aftermarket parts for this car and the dealer parts are too expensive to be worth the while. I traded the Vitara in for $5000 less than I owed on it and rolled the debt into a Dodge truck. My $15500 Vitara was worth about $4000 just 2 1/2 years layer. Check the blue book.....youll be amazed at the deprciation.

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  2001 suzuki - 2001 Suzuki Vitara
  By aarika - January 18 - 10:00 am

  very reliableand fun to drive. also a great looker always getting compliments. also great gas mileage

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  Good car, expected maintenance - 2001 Suzuki Vitara
  By shelbyk - December 13 - 11:44 am

  Purchased this car used in 2009 with 118K miles on it. Had a problem with a very squealy belt, replaced, still squealed. Honestly dont remember what resolved this issue. Radiator cracked at 140K for the first time. Cracked twice after (warrantied), turns out the water pump was building too much pressure, replaced water pump. O2 sensors replaced at 160K. Maybe have spent $1000 over 5 years on maintenance (excluding oil changes, brakes, filters, tires, etc., also all labor done by my loving father). Overall this car has been very reliable and required little maintenance for an older car with exponential miles. 22-26 mpg, no difference between highway/city but winter/summer.