Review Car

2011 Suzuki Vitara

Unlike most of today’s unibody mini-SUVs built on car platforms, The 2011 Suzuki Vitara boasts a truck-tough body-on-frame construction. The 2011 2011 Suzuki Vitara Two-Door’s closest competitors include the Buick Rendezvous, the Kia Sorento, and the Toyota RAV4. Upon introduction, the Two-Wheel Drive is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 127-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.

The Four-Wheel Drive is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 127-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2011 2011 Suzuki Vitara Two-Door is a carryover from 2003.

2011 Suzuki Vitara’s standard features include remote keyless entry; daytime running lights; air conditioning; an in-dash CD player; power windows, locks and mirrors; a tilt steering wheel; cruise control; a rear-window defroster; a cargo cover; and 16-inch steel wheels. Alloy wheels and antilock brakes are optional. 2011 Suzuki Vitara is offered in either rear-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive. Four-wheel-drive models get a two-speed transfer case for additional power in low-speed off-road situations. The only engine available is a 2.5-liter V6 rated at 165 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. Two transmissions are offered: a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. The four-door’s maximum cargo space is of 50.2 cubic feet. Antilock brakes are optional, but neither side air bags nor traction controls are available. Vitara received an “Acceptable” rating, while government crash testing resulted in a four-star rating for driver and front-passenger protection in a front-impact collision. Side-impact tests resulted in a four-star rating for front passengers and a five-star rating for rear passengers.

2011 Suzuki Vitara can rock-crawl with the best, it gets left behind in nearly every other respect. The Vitara four-door is upgraded with a V6 engine and comes with charcoal-colored bumpers and mud guards, a newly designed soft spare tire cover and new exterior colors. An optional dual-range four-wheel-drive system, gives the Vitara its biggest advantage over its segment competition. This system allows for shift-on-the-fly engagement for real off-road action. 2011 Suzuki Vitara’s true off-road capability is also helped with eight inches of ground clearance, an impressive amount for such a small vehicle. Truck-tough body-on-frame construction and dual-range four-wheel drive gives the Vitara solid off-road abilities