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Grand Vitara -Introduced in 1999 designated by 4 doors, upgraded trim packages, and a V6 engine. Click here for more. grand_vitara_01_137.jpg (8342 bytes)
GENERAL
Vehicle Type Four-Door, Hard Top
EPA Vehicle Class Sport-Utility
Powertrain Layout
     (2WD) Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
     (4WD) Front Engine, Rear/Four-Wheel Drive
Body Structure Ladder Frame with Boxed Rails
Body Material Steel, Body-on-Frame
Seating Capacity Five
SUSPENSION
Front Independent MacPherson Strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear Rigid Five-Link Coil Spring, solid axle
STEERING
Type Power Rack-and-Pinion
Ratio 20.5:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb 34.8 ft. (10.6 m)
Turning Radius 17.4 ft. (5.3 m)
Number of wheel turns stop to stop (power) 3.8
BRAKES
Type Power / Hydraulic
Front Ventilated Disc
Rear Drum
Parking Brake Lever-hand operated
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Type Steel or Aluminum Alloy
Wheel Size 16 x 7 in.
Tire – Type All-Season, Steel-Belted Radial
Tire – Size P235/60R15
Spare Size Full-Size
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Airbags Driver and Front Passenger
Safety Belts Three-Point Front and Rear Outboard, Two-Point Rear Center Lap
ENGINE
Type 2.5 Liter, 24-Valve, 4-Cam, V6
Block Material Aluminum Alloy
Induction System Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 152.1 cu. in. (2.5L)
Horsepower (SAE net) 155 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 160 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke 3.31 in. x 2.95 in. (84 mm x 75 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
DRIVETRAIN (Manual Transmission)
Transmission Type Five-Speed, Synchronized
Clutch Type Single Disc
Gear Ratios:
     1st 3.704
     2nd 2.020
     3rd 1.368
     4th 1.000
     5th 0.802
     Reverse 4.472
Transfer gear ratios
     Low (4WD) 1.816
     High 1.000
Differential Ratio 4.300
DRIVETRAIN (Automatic Transmission)
Transmission Type Four-Speed with Overdrive
Torque Converter Lock-Up
Gear Ratios:  
     1st 2.452
     2nd 1.452
     3rd 1.000
     4th 0.689
     Reverse 2.212
Transfer gear ratios
     Low (4WD) 1.816
     High 1.000
Differential Ratio 4.875
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil 5.2 U.S.qts. (5.0 L)
Fuel Tank 17.4 U.S. gal. (66 L)
Engine Coolant 8.5 U.S. qts. (8.0 L)
AutomaticTransmission Fluid 7.5 U.S. qts. (7.1 L)
Transmission Oil
     Manual (2WD) 2.9 U.S. qts. (2.7 L)
     Manual (4WD) 2.9 U.S. qts. (2.7 L)
Differential Gear Oil
     Front 1.1 U.S qts. (1.0 L)
     Rear 2.3 U.S. qts. (2.2 L)
Transfer Gear Box Oil 1.8 U.S. qts. (1.7 L)
Towing 1500 lbs.
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS  
Wheelbase 97.6 in. (2480 mm)
Tread Width
     Front 59.1 in. (1500 mm)
     Rear 59.1 in. (1500 mm)
Overall Width (Body) 70.0 in. (1778 mm)
Overall Length 164.6 in.(4180 mm)
Overall Height 68.5 in. (1688mm)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance 7.5 in. (190 mm)
Approach Angle 32o
Departure Angle 29.2o
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (front/rear) 39.9 / 39.6 in.
Legroom (front/rear) 41.4 / 35.9 in.
Shoulder Room (front/rear) 52.8 / 52.6 in.
Hip Room (front/rear) 50.7 / 46.8 in.
Rear Cargo
     Length 47.6 in.
     Width 43.5 in.
     Height 38.2 in.
EPA Cargo Index (Rear Seat Up/Down) 21.0 / 44.6 cu. ft.
Interior Volume 103.7 cu. ft.
WEIGHTS (2WD) (4WD)
Curb Weight
     Automatic 3064 lbs. (1390 kg.) 3197 lbs. (1450 kg.)
     Manual 3064 lbs. (1390 kg.) 3197 lbs. (1450 kg.)
Gross Vehicle Weight 3990 lbs. (1810 kg.) 4123 lbs. (1870 kg.)
Gross Axle Weight
     Front 1874 lbs.(850 kg.) 1984 lbs. (900 kg.)
     Rear 2315 lbs.(1050 kg.) 2337 lbs.(1060 kg.)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (2WD) (4WD)
Manual (City / Highway) 19/22 19/21
Automatic (City / Highway) 19/21 19/21
Estimated Highway Range
(JS w/5 spd. manual)
383 miles

 

 

  

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