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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara First Drive
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The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara’s primary competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Liberty, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, and Toyota RAV4.
Test Vehicle: Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4WD
Price Range: $19,594.00 - $24,994.00 (inc. destination of $599)
Engine Size and Type: 2.7-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 185 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 184 at 4,500 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,505 lbs. (automatic transmission)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/23
Length: 176.0 inches
Width: 71.3 inches
Wheelbase: 103.9 inches
Height: 66.7 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/37.2 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 40.0/38.2 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 67.3 cu. ft.
Max. Towing Capacity: 3,000 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 7.9 inches
Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Liberty, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Toyota RAV4 Photos courtesy of Suzuki Motors
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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