Suzuki Vitara Soft Top 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not especially cheap but very reliable.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay, fuel consumption ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly car-like to drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Extremely fun to drive, just not particularly hot perfomance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good, in 4 years only failed to start once.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What can I say, it has a unique image!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay on short runs, very noisy, even for soft top.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It has a zipped roof!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They seemed to care about me.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    The ECU failed, which Suzuki said never happened so had to have one shipped from Japan. Apart from that, only the starter motor failed once. Not bad for 4 years.

    Other

    White roof now needs attention. Am swapping for grown-up's car (Mondeo) and I will miss my Vitara. Lots of fun and reliable.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes