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Suzuki Grand Vitara Estate (1998-2005) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £10,840 - £19,858
Used prices £608 - £2,762
Road tax cost £360 - £430
Insurance group 19 - 27
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 334 - 610 miles
Number of doors 3 - 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Value, reliability.

CONS

Bouncy ride.

Written by Parkers Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

The original Vitara kicked-off the lifestyle 4x4 sector in 1989. The larger Grand Vitara arrived in showrooms in 1998, with chunkier styling, a better interior, comfier ride and more safety kit. The longer XL-7 came along in 2001, available as a five-seater with a huge boot, or as a seven seater.

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