What's your opinion on the Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel?

What's your opinion on the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel 1.9?

Des Keane (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Des,

As with all Suzukis the Grand Vitara is impressively well bolted together and there are very few reports of any major reliability issues. The only recurrent problems seem to be glitches in the electrical system, but as long as the car you're looking at has a full service history, you should be OK. There are only two major downsides: the interior looks and feels pretty cheap and old-fashioned compared to some rivals, while the 1.9-litre diesel engine (which Suzuki actually bought in from Renault) can be very thirsty, as the Vitara is no lightweight.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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