Friday, 12 August 2011

Maruti Grand Vitara

                                     Maruti Grand Vitara
                                            Rs 1,694,382 - Rs 1,886,659.




The new Grand Vitara has made a foray into the Indian market without as much hoopla as the other SUVs have made, obviously with the massive disappointment that accompanied the previous offering. Referred to as the Escudo all around this CBU has been launched here as the Grand Vitara. Cannot say much about the grandeur but does look poised to please and gain back some lost pride!

At first glance the stance and profile looks complete. The headlight cluster and the grille conform to norms of aggression. The rear has a large but well-designed set of tail lamps, a very pronounced pillar, and the spare tyre. Proper but lacks ingenuity and creativity. Another addition is the steroid-pumped wheel arches. Everything adds to its sporty profile but seems like a safe offering. The whole idea does not harmonize completely into a hardcore, rugged SUV though.

The engine option on offer is the 1995cc that chugs out 120bhp at 5500rpm. This may not be the smoothest as it needs a good chunk of revs to actually open up and then you take notice. The handling is predictable and not as sporty as the look or something you can play around with. There is enough of body roll that takes a little of the fun factor away as you are a little apprehensive to push it to the limit. The interiors are plush and comfortable.

The fuel economy is average and the package overall is pricey. If it was priced competitively it can be a competitor.

Dimensions and Weights
Overall Length (mm)
4500
Overall Width (mm)
1810
Overall Height (mm)
1695
Wheel Base (mm)
2640
Ground Clearance (mm)
200
Front Track (mm)
1540
Rear Track (mm)
1570
Boot Space (liter)
398
Kerb Weight (kg)
1636
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)
2100
No of Doors
5

Fuel Economy
Mileage Highway (km/liter)
Mileage City (km/liter)
Mileage Overall (km/liter)

Capacities
Seating Capacity (person)
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter)
66

Performance
Maximum Speed
Km/Hour
0-100kmph
seconds
1/4 Mile
seconds

Engine
Engine Type/Model
Displacement cc
2393
Power (PS@rpm)
166PS @6000rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm)
225Nm @4000rpm
Valve Mechanism
DOHC
Bore (mm)
92
Stroke (mm)
90
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
No of Cylinders (cylinder)
4
Cylinder Configuration
VVT
Valves per Cylender (value)
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel System
MPFI

Transmission
Transmission Type
Automatic
Gears/Speeds
4Gears
Clutch Type
Final Reduction Gear Ratio

Suspensions
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link

Steering
Steering Type
Power assisted rack & pinion
Power Assisted
Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter)
5.5

Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Type
Alloy wheel
Wheel Size
17-inch
Tyres
225/65 R 17


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