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2009
Suzuki Grand Vitara

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  • 2WD 4dr I4 Man
    Starts at
    $18,499
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr I4 Man Premium
    Starts at
    $18,899
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr I4 Auto
    Starts at
    $19,599
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr I4 Auto Premium
    Starts at
    $19,999
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr I4 Man Premium
    Starts at
    $20,349
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr I4 Auto Premium
    Starts at
    $21,449
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr I4 Auto XSport
    Starts at
    $21,749
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr V6 Auto XSport
    Starts at
    $22,999
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr I4 Auto Luxury
    Starts at
    $23,249
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XSport
    Starts at
    $23,399
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr V6 Auto Luxury
    Starts at
    $24,549
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XSport
    Starts at
    $24,749
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr I4 Auto Luxury
    Starts at
    $24,899
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Luxury
    Starts at
    $26,299
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Available four-mode 4WD
New four-cylinder and V-6 engines
Available five-speed automatic
Electronic stability system
Hill hold and hill descent control

The good & the bad

The good

Offroad performance with 4WD
Interior space
Safety features
Visibility

The bad

Automatic transmission operation
Short seat bottoms
Glove box size and access

Expert 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Jim Mateja
Full article
our expert's take


Snow buried it in the driveway, but the Suzuki Grand Vitara shook off the thick white blanket and securely pulled onto the road.

Whether snowy or clear, Grand Vitara was in command.

For 2009, Grand Vitara offers a 4-cylinder, a 2.4-liter, 166-h.p. version rated at 19/26 in the base model; a 3.2-liter, 230-h.p. V-6 rated at 17/22 with 2WD, 17/23 with 4WD has replaced the 2.7-liter, 185-h.p. V-6.

We tested the 4WD version with the noticeably more spirited V-6.

Above average energy and exceptional control in snow.

But on dry, uneven roads, the suspension tends to jiggle. And, if traveling in steerage, leave your knees at home.

Also prepare for the headrest torture – they dig into your back if left down – and wheel well encroachment into the narrow doorways.

The cargo hold will handle groceries or luggage for a week, but the pull shade to hide contents is flimsy. And the door with spare tire attached swings open rather than lifting up, which makes it hard to use if someone parks too close behind.

Base price: $26,799 with stability control standard.

Grand Vitara competes against the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Jeep Wrangler, Goliaths that are tough to slay.

Read Jim Mateja Sunday in Rides. Contact him at transportation@tribune. com.

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara review: Our expert's take
By Jim Mateja


Snow buried it in the driveway, but the Suzuki Grand Vitara shook off the thick white blanket and securely pulled onto the road.

Whether snowy or clear, Grand Vitara was in command.

For 2009, Grand Vitara offers a 4-cylinder, a 2.4-liter, 166-h.p. version rated at 19/26 in the base model; a 3.2-liter, 230-h.p. V-6 rated at 17/22 with 2WD, 17/23 with 4WD has replaced the 2.7-liter, 185-h.p. V-6.

We tested the 4WD version with the noticeably more spirited V-6.

Above average energy and exceptional control in snow.

But on dry, uneven roads, the suspension tends to jiggle. And, if traveling in steerage, leave your knees at home.

Also prepare for the headrest torture – they dig into your back if left down – and wheel well encroachment into the narrow doorways.

The cargo hold will handle groceries or luggage for a week, but the pull shade to hide contents is flimsy. And the door with spare tire attached swings open rather than lifting up, which makes it hard to use if someone parks too close behind.

Base price: $26,799 with stability control standard.

Grand Vitara competes against the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Jeep Wrangler, Goliaths that are tough to slay.

Read Jim Mateja Sunday in Rides. Contact him at transportation@tribune. com.

Safety review

Based on the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years
Powertrain
7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

3.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.9
Performance 3.6
Value 3.4
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 3.6

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  • One issue

    I bought my 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 first thing that went wrong was the that when ever I pressed the horn the radio volume would go up loud. After two years the ABS dash light came on, got it fixed. After five years all the dash light are on including the ABS. One year later a missed fire been happening it loses power while driving, you turn it off and the missed fire stops. It has gotten to a point we’re it has to be turn off and on every two minutes. Has this happened to anyone else?
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best vehicle I have owned for winter driving.

    I really like the "Hill Descent Control" feature. That has been a lifesaver as I had to drive almost 70 miles just one way to work for 4 of the 6 years that I have owned the car. Winter driving can be a challenge at times in PA. The Suzuki Grand Vitara has been comfortable for me and dependable until I got around 135,000 miles and some throttle control sensors went bad under the hood. Great on snow covered & icy roads thanks to 4-wheel drive. The only part I don't like are the headlights. The low beams seem to be only the running lights; the big headlights do not come on in low beam. So unless you run the high beams all the time at night; visibility is not so good. I have had the bulbs replaced numerous times; but this does not correct the problem. Other than that it has been good.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Horrible vehicle

    We bought this clunker in January 2010 at 8900 miles. From the get go, nothing but problems. The A/C went out before summer started, and the dealership repaired it. Indicator lights on the dash would appear and not go out, and had to be taken to the dealership to be reset. Last year, the A/C was blowing hot air. Come to find out, radiator fluid was leaking out, causing overheating, which shut the A/C compressor down. The fluid leaked out because the engine block cracked. Got the engine replaced. A few weeks ago, my wife was driving to Austin (from Dallas) and broke down on the highway an hour from Austin in traffic when the engine locked up. The timing cover broke and all the oil leaked out. Now we're on the second engine replacement in less than a year. We'll get some use out of this engine, then we're done with the car. It was a horrible investment.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Engine woes x2

    We purchased our 2009 Grand Vitara in February 2010 with just over 4K on it. Have kept it serviced at Suzuki religiously. In September 2012 with just over 50K on it the engine overheated and we had it towed to dealership as my husband found coolant in the oil. The head gasket had blown. Suzuki had it for just over 3 weeks waiting on parts from Japan. Last week I was driving home from work and my engine started overheating (car now at just over 70K) and it is just over a year since the head gasket issue. Pulled over and waited on my husband. When he got to me and checked radiator it was bone dry. We had just had it serviced last month and all fluids and hoses checked out. Had it towed to the dealership (now Subaru as Suzuki no longer exists in the states). They called the next day... Small block had cracked and engine needs replaced. They told me last year that engine problems like this usually only occur from misuse and on vehicles that are used for mudding and off-roading. I drive mine 40 miles round trip 5 days a week and no more than 50 or so on the weekends. Have driven it from Kansas to Texas once and Tennessee once... Never off-roading. I just hope this is the last of our engine woes.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • NOT A RELIABLE CAR

    This has been the worst car i ever had, I bought it new, at 2000k it began to fail, the power steering hose was very bad and had to be changed, at 4000k it started to make 4 mpg the dealer couldn't explain the problem and they couldn't't fixed, it has improved now it makes 6,7 mpg highway or city that's TERRIBLE. At 8000k it began to ring around in the car, the door panels, the entire tailgate, dashboard, to the airbag, but the real problem is that the car hit a lot over the bumps with the front suspension was not as strong as required to smooth the bumps. I get tired of the problems and decided to sell it but the problem was that nobody wanted to pay a reasonable price and end price given to a dead chicken
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • sleeper

    One of the best cars I ever saw, drove or owned--for only about $15,000 bought at end of model year. Smooth ride, highest quality, plenty of room and 27 mpg. Suzuki is made as well as any other Japanese car. Great small truck.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Does Alot for the Money

    Great looking vehicle. Sized about right and roomy up front. Fuel economy could be better but its ok considering its off road functions. The luxury model was cut a little short on standard features.No temperature adjustment on heated seats, only open or close on the sunroof,few places for personal items all seem out of place in what is otherwise a fine vehicle. Removeable rear seats would be nice too. Plenty of pep and solid handling would actually bring this to a 4.5 star rating if it was an option here. Great bang for the buck.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • Luxury (4 styles)
  • Premium (4 styles)
  • XSport (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has an average reliability rating of 3.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara owners.

Is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 57.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 3.6
  • Value: 3.4
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 3.6
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