Is Suzuki Vitara discontinued?
No more Grand Vitaras will be available when existing stock is sold from showrooms, probably by the end of the year. And the company has no plans to replace the SUV, meaning the SX4 S-Cross will become the biggest model Suzuki sells.
Where is the Suzuki Vitara built?
As of 2003, the smaller Suzuki Vitara has been withdrawn from the North American market. Sales were slow, with just 4,860 sold in 2004 for the United States. In Canada, sales were strong. All North American Vitaras were built at CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario and in the Riverside facilities.
Is Suzuki Vitara a good car?
Despite its standing in the latest survey, Suzuki generally has a good reputation for reliability and several of its cars have performed well in previous satisfaction surveys. The 48v mild-hybrid system on the Vitara’s 1.4-litre engine hasn’t been around long enough to have proven itself reliable or otherwise.
What does the word Vitara mean?
way of life
Vitara – “way of life”
Where are Suzuki ATVs made?
Rome, Georgia
Since 2001, we’ve been building the award-winning Suzuki KingQuad ATVs right here at home in Rome, Georgia. Our 30 million-dollar plus, 35-acre plant is formally known as Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation (SMAC) and our goal is to make it the world’s number one off-road vehicle manufacturer.
What is a Suzuki Vitara called in Japan?
In Japan the Vitara is sold as the Escudo, while in North America the first generation was known as the Sidekick. The choice of the name ”Vitara” was inspired by the English word “vital,” as in “vitality.”
When was the Suzuki Grand Vitara facelifted?
Service Manual. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a compact SUV, namely a long-wheelbase version of the Vitara, produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki since 1999. It was facelifted in 2002 and 2004, and redesigned in 2006.
How many generations of the Suzuki Vitara are there?
The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUV produced by Suzuki in four generations since 1988. The second and third generation models were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, with the fourth and current series eschewing the “Grand” prefix.
Is the Suzuki Escudo the same as the Grand Vitara?
The second and third generation models were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, with the fourth and current series eschewing the “Grand” prefix. In Japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name Suzuki Escudo. The original series was designed to fill the slot above the Suzuki Jimny.
Where does the Suzuki Vitara soft top come from?
The soft-top was only built in North America, with European export models assembled in Canada. The three-door wagon was brought in from Japan for European buyers and sold alongside the Canadian-made convertibles. The 2001 model Suzuki Grand Vitara comes standard as a 2.0-litre 4WD vehicle in New Zealand.