Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005 - 2014) 1.9 DDiS SZ5 5d (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I don't buy for image but value, comfort and function. I think it looks quite stylish !

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

When I tell them the car they seem slightly disappointed - then they see it and really like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Early days yet so far so good

What are you likely to buy next?

no new cars for me for a whle

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£16,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes the car was 4 months old, a demonstrator with 50 miles on it - right colour and spec.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I've had a Jeep Cherokee for 8 years, its been a fine, reliable car but needed replacing. I wanted an automatic 4wd sytem (wife struggled last winter in the Jeep), offroad capability, 40 mpg and comfortable enought to use on a long journey, not too big - and of course value for money. The only car which has all that is the suzuki....

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was fine - all painless.

What's it like to drive?

Very good, amazing grip in the wet, no serious offroading but all good. Far Far better than the Jeep it replaced. Can get a bit unsettled on bumpy roads but not a problem to me

What's it like to park?

Good size and steering lock, visibility is ok - rear wheel on the back can be hard to judge but otherwise fine.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only had the car for a month - nothing so far !

What's most practical about your car?

Everything - its the right size, comfortable, 4wd, adequate boot and does 40+ mpg.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

heated leather front seats and cruise