Suzuki Vitara 1988-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Worst depreciation of any vehicle I have owned.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Drinks fuel like it's free.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Diabolical in the wet with oversize tyres.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Heavy, unresponsive acceleration and a fuel consumption that is scary.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Boring until it fails - then its a biggy!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Typical school run 4X4.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Awful. The rear door only needs a screwdriver to the lock and you're in.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Over priced and Suzuki themselves have no interest in after sales care provided by their main dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Total failure at 75,000 miles. Catastrophic cam chain breakage, and terminal damage to the engine.

    Other

    Handling can be very interesting in the wet.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No