The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is still an SUV and again with a modest price

Although the car of the Grand Vitara Japanese companySuzuki is considered to be a compact crossover, its off-road properties significantly exceed those of most competitors. The multi-mode all-wheel drive transmission of this car has the ability to block the inter-axle differential and include a lower gear, which is now a rarity not only on crossovers, but also on cars that are classed as SUVs.

Model Grand Vitara began to produce in 1997year in three basic modifications: a five-door, an elongated five-door and a shortened three-door. In the domestic Japanese market, these cars are called Suzuki Escudo. In the history of the car, two generations have changed (the first since 1997, the second since 2005), and there have also been several restylings, the last of which occurred in the current 2013 year. Actually, "calling" crossover model Grand Vitara began when a three-door version of the second-generation car removed the lowered transmission and inter-axle differential lock.

Appearance of Suzuki Grand Vitara 2013 year tocompared with its predecessors changed slightly. Changes affected the cladding of the radiator grille, which was modified and added to the chrome insert below. The optics of the headlights have changed, which resemble the lower "mouth" of the air intake. Impressively look deeper wheel arches, allowing you to install discs with a diameter of eighteen inches.

Running characteristics of SUV Suzuki GrandVitara 2013 on the roads with hard surfaces are predictable and censures do not cause. The car perfectly keeps the road. But attempts to control such a car as a sports car at high speeds can lead to disappointments: the information content of the steering wheel is deteriorating, the course stability is noticeably lower, fuel consumption is sharply increased.

At the same time, off-road quality Suzuki GrandVitara 2013 at the height, and in combination with a high ride comfort. In addition to the above-mentioned properties of the transmission (locking the center differential and having a reduced gear), the car has an independent five-link rear suspension and McPherson - in front. However, the former off-road shortcomings on the spot: poor geometric patency, due to the long skirt of the front bumper, the chirping exhaust system, as well as the transfer case.

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara inside the salonpleases with cosmetic updates: the plastic of the torpedo and the instrument panel has changed for the better, the materials made from artificial and natural leather have also improved to touch. A stylish instrument panel pleases the eye, and comfortable front chairs - back. In the second row of seats, the changes are not noticeable, just as the luggage compartment volume remained unchanged.

The new 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitarais completed only two petrol versions of engines. More precisely, three, but two types of three-door body: 1.6 liters and 2.4 liters; and two kinds on a body a five-door: 2.0 liters and 2.4 liters. The price in Russia fluctuates between the simplest version - 895 000 rubles, and the most "heaped up" - 1 305 000 rubles.

Suzuki Grand Vitara is a machine thanks to which it is possible to forget about a mobile phone when going fishing (there is no need to call a tractor). And to the place of fishing, it will be possible to drive with the breeze!