2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Rating7.7

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Midsize SUV
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$19,299 - $24,949
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Myriad of standard features

Underwhelming acceleration from the inline-4 engine

It gets quite a few standard feature revisions

Massive cargo area

Limited interior storage space

Choppy ride quality on harsh road conditions

Specs & Features

$19,299

price

166 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.4L 4cyl RWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape, and the Mazda CX-5. Spread across 3 trims, the Grand Vitara starts off at a base price of MSRP $19,299 and carries on to $23,449. Its 2.4L inline 4 engine and 5-speed manual transmission give the SUV 166 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. A 4-speed automatic is also on offer as optional. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 10.2 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 3,000 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Grand Vitara manages to get a combined EPA rating of 22 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 7.4 inches.

Buying Advice

Stepping up to the mid-range Premium trim level offers the right mix of convenience and connectivity features such as cruise control, real-time traffic, 3D maps, automatic transmission, heated mirrors, rear privacy glass, upgraded navigation system with real-time traffic, and a speed limit info for highways.

Trims

    Base
    $19,299 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Navigation system
    Premium
    $21,099 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Heated mirrors
    Limited
    $23,449 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Sliding & tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$19,299- $24,949

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.74

Horsepower

166 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$22,245- $33,645

Gasoline

7.23

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$28,360- $39,535

Gasoline

8.08

290 hp @ 6500 rpm

255 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

7

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$27,640- $38,775

Gasoline

7.64

285 hp @ 6500 rpm

253 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$32,000- $45,380

Gasoline

7.37

288 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

8

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$28,320- $40,670

Gasoline

7.33

250 hp @ 5700 rpm

253 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

8

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$20,825- $24,185

Gasoline

7.47

166 hp @ 5800 rpm

161 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$28,345- $36,095

Gasoline

7.2

260 hp @ 6000 rpm

257 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$30,215- $42,295

Gasoline

8.04

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$18,295- $27,295

Gasoline

8.27

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

168 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.6 sec--
    6.6 sec14.1 sec144 mph
    6.8 sec15.5 sec120 mph
    7.3 sec15.6 sec-
    7.3 sec15.8 sec132 mph
    7.5 sec--

    2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/452.4 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg14.5 gal.304.5/420.5 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg24 mpg18 gal.360/486 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg16.4 gal.328/459.2 mi.
      22 mpg27 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/499.5 mi.

      2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        177.2 in.71.3 in.66.3 in.7.4 in.103.9 in.
        200.7 in.78.2 in.69.9 in.7.4 in.118.9 in.
        200.2 in.76.2 in.68 in.8 in.113.2 in.
        197.1 in.78.9 in.70.4 in.7.6 in.112.6 in.
        192.4 in.72.2 in.66.6 in.7.3 in.113.8 in.
        192.3 in.72.8 in.72 in.8.7 in.112.2 in.

        2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          28.4 cu.ft.125.4 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.
          17.2 cu.ft.139.4 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.
          10.3 cu.ft.145.7 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          13.4 cu.ft.150.6 cu.ft.86.8 cu.ft.
          32.2 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.68.9 cu.ft.
          21 cu.ft.151.7 cu.ft.80.7 cu.ft.

          2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            70.8 cu.ft.28.4 cu.ft.70.8 cu.ft.-
            66.4 cu.ft.31.6 cu.ft.64 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.80.7 cu.ft.-
            68.3 cu.ft.35.1 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            100.7 cu.ft.17.2 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.-
            68.1 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.79.2 cu.ft.-

            2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3000 lbs.1162 lbs.3468 lbs.
              6000 lbs.1047 lbs.4427 lbs.
              5200 lbs.1755 lbs.4656 lbs.
              5000 lbs.-4557 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1285 lbs.4050 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1190 lbs.3969 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 22 mpg

              0-60 : 8.6 sec

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