Overview & Reviews

Standard Grand Vitaras get redesigned front and rear bumpers and a restyled grille. New interior features include a larger double-DIN AM/FM stereo with an in-dash CD player, adjustable front seat armrests, redesigned head restraints, child seat-tether hooks, and a new seat fabric. Top-of-the-line Grand Vitara Limiteds also get the improved stereo along with a tilt-and-slide power sunroof and new aluminum wheels.

• Standard V6, distinctive looks, low-range transfer case on 4x4 models.

• Harsh suspension, unimpressive brakes, cramped rear seats, lack of cargo space.

User Reviews:

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  Suzuki - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By fredman - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Overall pretty good. Ride is very harsh in cold weather, more tolerable in warm. After 14,500 miles, dash rattles a little. Paint job still looks new. Rest of vehicle is solid. Never been off road. Very little highway miles.

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  Suzuki Grand Vitarra--2001 - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Nicoblu - October 20 - 10:00 am

  I was disappointed in the fuel economy. The vehicle is also somewhat unstable in the back during inclement weathe. Even at low speeds the rear end tends to fishtail around curves during rain or drizzle.

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  Zero problems at 51k miles - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Will_C - June 28 - 4:20 pm

  Has been an excellent Mini-ute. I have 51,000 miles on it and I have done nothing but oil changes and a new set of tires. I get 24 mpg on a trip and 18 mpg in town. Only problem is that they are made with very thin sheet metal. They dent VERY EASY but I have no rust on it at all.

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  Overall satisfied with my purchase. - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By GVL - October 21 - 2:00 am

  When I first bought my Limited Grand Vitara, I felt like it was designed for me. A year and a half later, I still feel the same. Its a Cute Ute, with some nice features. For driving from A to B, it is a nice little package.

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  Good SUV for its size and price - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By William Epperly - March 10 - 10:00 am

  We bought this vehicle 2 weeks ago, and we are mostly satisfied. The biggest issue we had was that the cargo area cover does NOT snap out easily as stated in the owners manual, we actually had to break ours to get it out. Also, the rattle from the back door that someone else mentioned is annoying at times. Otherwise, the Grand Vitara is a great vehicle!

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  Best Damn Little SUV on the Road - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Bill M. - August 28 - 10:00 am

  Our Suzuki Grand Vatara has never had a warranty claim. Tires and brakes are the only extra maintance given to this Bullet Proof little Bulldog other than normal checks. My wife wanted a 4 door, Suv, Straight Stick sports car with a sun roof and Leather. She said, "No sidewinders please." The CV joints on her old Honda cost$750.00 replace, no more of that.

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  A wonderful SUV - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By shaun025 - April 19 - 10:00 am

  This is an awesome vehicle, I absolutey love it! It is fast and user friendly, fun to drive, and interior design is emaculate.

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  Vitaria - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By daleyk - September 12 - 10:00 am

  good in the snow.

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  4 wheeling in A/C comfort - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Ralph - July 16 - 9:13 am

  I live in the Mohave Desert of Calif and do a lot of off roading on very bad, rocky, dirt roads, dry stream beds. Thats what I bought it for. mpg 18 town, 23 hwy. 126k miles, run Mobil 1, replaced tires, dash temp control, tune up,brakes, in all these miles. I take this where 4x4 trucks and larger 4x4s wont go because of the limited size. Interior is leather, comfortable, seats 5, fold down rear seats for anything,paint has held up in our sun with wax but bushes have put desert pen stripes everywhere. I intend to get another used one with a tow bar installed so I can tow it behind my truck and camper.

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  250,000 MILES!!!!!!! - 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By willis1987 - July 1 - 7:48 pm

  Need i say more? lol no really 250,000 plus miles and still going strong although there have been some problems along the way a rear main seal luckily a family member could fix. A new barely used rear end had to be put under it about 2grand there. Just now in need of throttle position sensor also just realized a tranny mount broke needs replaced so couple hundred bucks but it has been an absolute beast of a car all 250,000 miles put on it great vehicle would def recommend to anyone looking into purchasing one they are stroooooonnnngggg little motors tranny is smooth and overall comfort of ride is pretty well great