Suzuki Grand Vitara (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) 1 generation - engines and specifications

Market: USA

Suzuki Grand Vitara - build & specs

Equipment of the car Period of release Modification (Engine) Body name
2.5, 155 hp, Gasoline, All Wheel Drive (4WD)
2.5 AT 4wd JLX 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 4wd JLX+ 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 4wd LTD JLX+ 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 2wd JLS 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 2wd JLS+ 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 2wd LTD JLS+ 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 4wd JLX 11.2001 - 08.2005 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 4wd LTD 11.2001 - 08.2005 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AMT 2wd JLS 11.2001 - 08.2005 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 AT 2wd LTD 11.2001 - 08.2005 H25Y 3TD62
2.5, 155 hp, Gasoline, All Wheel Drive (4WD)
2.5 MT 4wd JLX 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 MT 4wd JLX+ 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 MT 2wd JLS 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 MT 2wd JLS+ 08.1998 - 10.2001 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 MT 4wd JLX 11.2001 - 08.2005 H25Y 3TD62
2.5 MT 2wd JLS 11.2001 - 08.2005 H25Y 3TD62

Description

This model was introduced to the US market in September 1998. The Grand Vitara was sold as a replacement for the Sidekick (the first generation Vitara/Escudo in the North American version) and was a pair of regular Vitara with a 1.6L engine. -liter or 2.0-liter engine.

Under the hood of all Grand Vitara of this modification is only a 2.5-liter V6 engine. It is one of the smallest V6 engines ever sold in the US market. It was a 24-valve V6 OHV engine with about 155 hp. (165 hp after restyling). The engine is surprisingly quiet, fuel consumption is excellent - consumption in the urban cycle is about 12-13 liters.

The main advantage of this modification is a rigid frame, independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and spring suspension at the rear. At the same time, when driving, the car behaves like a normal station wagon.