The Suzuki Grand Vitara is truly a horse of a different color, but some reviews of the Grand Vitara just don’t get it. (We’ll avoid naming names, for the time being.) To be clear, this isn’t a poseur SUV … it’s an honest to goodness off-roadable 4×4 in a compact package. But it’s not just capabable off-road, it’s enjoyable to drive no matter where your adventures may take you.
Our Suzuki Grand Vitara review took place over a long weekend. While this was a good bit shorter than our typical review time frame, we were able to put more than two hundred miles on the Grand Vitara and still get in a bit of off-road adventure time.
Needless to say, with the clock ticking, this one drove off a tad muddy …
MPG-o-Matic Review Summary:The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a tough little SUV that’s well worth a look if you need an off-road worthy four wheel drive that can get you into and out of those tight spaces.
While the Suzuki Grand Vitara competes most closely with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Jeep Patriot, the Grand Vitara’s available true four wheel drive (4WD) and low-range transfer case make Suzuki’s little SUV more Jeep-like then the CR-V or RAV4.
The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is available with a 2.4-liter inline four cylinder or a 3.2-liter V6 engine, in both rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) trim.
While on the road, the Grand Vitara’s gas mileage is merely par for the class; off the beaten path, the little truck shines. This is not a poseur’s SUV. With the Grand Vitara, gas mileage is secondary to competence off road. Folks in the know buy this one to get it dirty.
MPG-o-Matic 2009 Suzuki SX4 Review Summary:The 2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover shined like a little gem in our week-long review, with a long list of features, AWD, plenty of character, and a entry-level price the budget-conscious will love.
The Suzuki SX4 Crossover competes primarily with the Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe, along with a host of Subarus in the entry-level AWD market. The five-door hatchback SX4 Crossover is billed as the most affordable AWD in America.
Not interested in a $500 rebate on your new car? Rather have free gas? How about ten tanks full?
Hold onto your hats. Suzuki is offering up to $470 of “free gas” to folks who buy a new Suzuki car or SUV.
That’s on top of 0% financing.
FREE GAS PROVIDED IN FORM OF A VISA® DEBIT CARD. AMOUNT VARIES BY MODEL AND IS BASED UPON A 3-MONTH ESTIMATE. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. SUMMER GAS CARD PROMOTION BASED ON EPA, ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION AND GAS PRICE STATISTICS.
0% APR Financing is for 60 months. Monthly payment of $16.67 per every $1000 financed. Subject to credit approval from American Suzuki Financial Services (ASFS). This offer is available in lieu of customer cash incentives. “Free gas” provided in form of a Visa debit card and only available in conjunction with 0% financing as offered by ASFS. Offer ends 6/30/08.
$470 just might be enough to fill up the Suzuki SX4’s 11 gallon gas tank ten times … depending on where you live and how high the price of gas goes this summer.
Get ready for a slew of crazy free gas promotions …
MPG-o-Matic Review Summary: The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a tough little SUV that’s well worth a look if you need an off-road worthy four wheel drive that can get you into and out of those tight spaces. 
MPG-o-Matic 2009 Suzuki SX4 Review Summary: The 2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover shined like a little gem in our week-long review, with a long list of features, AWD, plenty of character, and a entry-level price the budget-conscious will love.
