Overview & Reviews

For 2006 Suzuki has fully redesigned its Grand Vitara compact SUV. For the new Grand Vitara, Suzuki abandoned the truck-based platform of the previous versions and built it on a more carlike frame, although it's reinforced to allow for some off-road duty. The Grand Vitara now has a fairly deluxe interior and uses little of the previous version's cheap-looking plastic.

• Quality interior, quiet cabin, long list of standard features.

• Economy-minded four-cylinder no longer an option.

User Reviews:

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  First year of new Grand Vitara - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Tim - December 30 - 7:06 am

  The Grand Vitara is a well done, real 4 wheel drive SUV at a reasonable price. Suzuki was not prepared for release of this new model though. Its service techs have not been trained on repairs, and parts are not available for many weeks if needed.

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  Cant Beat the Price! - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Soto - November 29 - 6:06 am

  The Grand Vitara is a great SUV for the price. I got mine very cheap and love the drive. It has decent gas mileage. Its mileage it a lot better than my other SUV! I have no complains.

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  Nice Little Sport Ute - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Joe M. - October 31 - 2:30 pm

  I havent owned it for long, but my 2006 Grand Vitara Luxury AWD seems like a keeper. Made entirely in Japan, the quality seems a cut above the problematic British built Honda Civic Si I got rid of to buy it. Its not fast, but I had a comfy, drama-free drive home from the dealership during a snowstorm with the seat heaters on and knew I had made the right decision. Everything has an expensive feel; plenty of little storage cubbies, and secure handling for a light truck make this a nice package that WAY undercuts the competition in price. My advice: buy one now while Suzuki is carving out a niche in the North American marketplace and pricing them so aggresively.

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  Best value! - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By scott777 - September 28 - 11:13 pm

  Purchased this vehicle for at least $4K less than a comparable CRV or RAV4, those with 4cyl. I was very happy with purchase price and the V6 engine being we were switching from an American SUV with a big V8. Plenty of power, drove it in Blue ridge mountains NC, no problem except a little to eager to downshift. Kids love it, my wife loves it (easy to park). Downside: factory tires stink; worn out after 25K miles. I came from a very large SUV and still cannot get used to the "sensitive" handling of such a short wheelbase. The back door always sounds like it didnt close right.

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  Problems are starting at 19000 miles - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Marshe - September 15 - 3:46 am

  I have had my Grand Vitara for two years now. The front stereo speakers blew out after 3 months(I am 52 years old so I did not turn the volume up to a ridiculous level) My back tires are now bald in the center only - they have not ever been overinflated and the front ones are also worn considerably all over and need replacement. My air conditioner started making an awful squealing sound over the weekend. Was not going to use it until I could take the vehicle in to dealership. Today my power steering went out. "Belt tensioner" they say which also was affecting the AC belt. I am worried that this is the beginning of an expensive relationship once the 36000 warranty is up. Buyers remorse.

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  Love the Cehicle - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Bears fan - August 15 - 3:23 pm

  This is a great vehicle. It gets good gas mileage and is fun to drive. My two year old son calls it his car. For my wife and I this was our first new car purchase together. We are from Chicago and she was sent to work in Detroit for three months. My son and I made many trips there. We loved every minute of the drive there. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a SUV.

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  Great Little Value - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By gtk - August 7 - 5:53 pm

  I bought a Suzuki Grand Vitara for my wife to take skiing, and for everday use. We looked at the Toyota RAV, Honda CR-V, and the Saturn VUE V6 AWD, and picked the Grand Vitara for its great value, warranty, style, and features. My wife recieves compliments daily on how great this truck looks. The interior is first class, and the four mode 4WD system is a unique feature for small SUVs. The mileage could be better from a company that specializes in high performance motorcycles though. The few nit-picky items would be, no extendable visors, 4 wheel disc brakes should be standard, its lack of a locking gas cap, and the instant gas mileage readout should do "averaging." We just purchased Crossbars and bra for the roofrack system.

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  Perfect Little SUV For the City - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Jim Archer - July 31 - 9:16 am

  The Grand Virara is surprisingly nimble on the highway, as we learned on our first two roadtrips (approximately 350 miles each). It is very comfortable for an SUV with a short wheelbase and acceptable fuel mileage. We are totally happy with the intown driving experience...easy to park, easy to enter and exit, and easy to love. This will not be our normal trip vehicle, but will be our first choice for around town!

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  Grand Vitaraas in Great Vehecile - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By mihran kaprielian - June 30 - 5:30 am

  My Grand Vitara is my first Suzuki. I think you need more than a test drive to descide to buy it. When you start comparing the Grand Vitaras looks, specs, and features and then you drive it (after test driving CR-V and RAV4) I think you will be sold. It is as simple as that. Once you get, you will begin to like it more and more. It grows on you every single time you get behind the wheel. I average 20 mpg, which is ok but in this case is great. Think about all the money you save by buying or leasing the Grand Vitara instead of a RAV4 or CR-V and the lower insurance rate. It all adds up. Dont be fooled by 30 mpg when you get the RAV-4. Do the math and see how much the Grand Vitara is saving you every day.

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  This is a Great Inexpensive SUV - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Brian Chambers - May 18 - 1:20 pm

  We (my wife and I) have searched for a new vehicle for a month. We looked at all of the mid-line and some high line SUVs and for all around value there was no choice, the Suzuki Grand Vitara. First look at the warratny, included free roadside assistant program. plus thier new inventive keyless entry.