In 2013, Suzuki introduced a new model that became the prototype for the Suzuki Vitara that came out last year. The overall styling has undergone significant changes that made it look very similar to the Outlander.
Content:
- Design
- Interior
- Specifications
- Price and configuration
- Competitors
As always, the Russian market lags far behind the European one. Indeed, on the latter, the model can be purchased from April, and we have only from August this year.
Suzuki Vitara Design 2015
So, the new generation of Vitara has become much rounder, now there are practically no angles, and the overall appearance has become smoother and softer. Yes, the last generation of Vitara looked very stylish and modern, but that was a long time ago, and now there are new traditions, new changes, and trends in the world. In full face, the new generation of Vitara 2015 boasts rather muscular bumper shapes and powerful air ducts.
In the center of the lower edge there is a wide air intake, which in no configuration is painted in body color, as well as the lower edge around the entire perimeter of the car. The headlights now have many sections, some of which may be xenon, depending on trim.
The fog lights are hidden in small recesses, next to which are the LED daytime running lights. Perhaps the manufacturer decided to combine in the new model not only functionality and style, but also high technologies. Powerful stamping on the hood smoothly spreads to the pillars of the windshield, which has quite sharp tilt angles.
It is its main elements that attract the most attention, the rest is somehow not striking. On the one hand, it may not be so bad, but on the other hand, the car will get lost in the traffic. I must admit that the new Suzuki Vitara does not have any details that would mark it from other cars here: no new shapes, no new concept, but you should not think that the design has long been worn out.
In any configuration, the roof of the car will be painted in colors different from the main one, it can be either black or white. The designers decided that the old profile looked a little boring, so they added massive stamping at the back. It is strange that they decided on this, because it significantly increases the cost of the structure, as well as the non-standard color of the roof.
In addition, Suzuki's designers were never able to make the original rear end. On the one hand, it looks strange on the other hand - it is quite predictable, even with an unarmed eye it is clear that the design, especially of the taillights, is borrowed from the Mitsubishi ASX. It is unclear whether the company was too lazy or exhausted.
From the past brutal appearance, which was inherent in the Suzuki Grand Vitara, only a black plastic edge on the bottom of the car remained, even the ground clearance decreased to 185 millimeters. This is sad, especially for those who liked Vitara, because in the new generations, the good old SUV is no longer available. Well, okay, let's not talk about sad things.
Dimensions:
- Length - 4175
- Width - 1775
- Height - 1610
- Wheelbase - 2500
- Clearance - 185
- Front track width - 1535
- Rear track width - 1505
- Trunk volume min / max, l - 375/1120
- Fuel tank volume, l - 47
- Curb weight, kg - 1075
- Full weight, kg - 1730
Suzuki Vitara Interior
Inside, the new crossover looks quite distinctive. It is not clear what the matter is: roofing felts with a sheer dashboard that leaves quite a lot of space for the legs of not only the driver but also the front passenger, roofing felts are colored inserts in the body color that the buyer can get. Finishing materials here look pretty good, moreover, they also feel good. Perhaps the Japanese decided that this approach would help them promote the new design to buyers.
The front seats have ample lateral support, which is trimmed with a different material than a cushion or backrest. The driver's seat boasts a rather interesting view. First of all, the steering wheel pleases. Here the designers have placed buttons to control many elements. For example, a radio tape recorder, music volume, communication, and cruise control.
They decided to leave the instrument panel more traditional. Here, as always, there are two wells with speedometer and tachometer scales, between which a small on-board computer display is installed. The menu, as always, displays the instantaneous consumption, the average fuel consumption, as well as the remaining stroke on the fuel reserve.
The center console, perhaps, consists of only one navigation display, as well as a multimedia system. The designers managed to hide the CD changer so interesting that at first glance it is not here. The center console is crowned with a small dial located between the round air vents.
Just below the navigation display is the climate control unit, which is dual-zone here. If you look even lower, you can see the connector for connecting the iPod, as well as the 12-volt socket, which is hidden under a small flap.
An interesting solution was the broadcast of the smartphone screen to the screen of the multimedia system. Any smartphone can be connected using a USB cable to the output, after which the system screen can be used as a display. Thus, even if the car does not have standard navigation, but there is a rear view camera, the smartphone can be used as a GPS module for navigation.
If you look up, you can see a fairly well-developed interior lighting unit, as well as, in some trim levels, a panoramic sunroof. The rear sofa is quite spacious, despite the wheelbase of exactly two and a half meters.
Of course, this is not enough for a car of this class, however, the recesses in the front seats allow the rear passengers to place their legs quite comfortably. The backrest of the rear sofa folds in a ratio of 60 to 40, after which the driver receives 1.120 liters of usable space, instead of 375, which are available in the normal state of the seats.
Specifications Suzuki Vitara 2015
On the Russian market, the buyer can purchase only one engine, which is available with automatic and manual transmissions, both with full and front wheel drive. This engine has a volume of 1.6 liters, which develops 117 horsepower at 6000 rpm. Thus, it can be seen that the engine is flexible enough and also turns well.
The maximum torque of 156 Nm develops at 4400 rpm. Here the Japanese pumped up, because for a model of this class, a lower torque development range is required.
In general, the Japanese were stupid by removing the two-liter engine from the Russian market. Yes, a new engine is always good, but even for the crossover that Grand Vitara is positioned for, 117 horsepower is not enough. This engine can be supplied with either a six-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. In any case, all-wheel drive is available.
Speaking of all-wheel drive, it is available in the GL + configuration, where you will have to pay an extra 100,000 rubles for it. Yes, Vitara has never been positioned as the cheapest crossover in the car market in its class, However, 100,000 for an additional two driving wheels is a bit too much.
With a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, the 2015 Suzuki Vitara accelerates to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour. If the car is equipped with four-wheel drive, a manual transmission, then acceleration to a hundred will increase by half a second, and the maximum speed will remain the same.At the same time, fuel consumption will increase by half a liter and will be 7.6 in the city instead of 7.1.
If we consider the same indicators on the machine, then acceleration to a hundred will take 12.5 seconds, fuel consumption in the city was 7.5 liters. All-wheel drive will slow down the acceleration to a hundred, again by half a second, and fuel consumption will increase by an additional half a liter.
Complete set and prices Vitara
And now let's see what configurations and prices for Suzuki Vitara 2015 can present.
GL
The basic version starts at 985 thousand rubles.
And already here you can buy an automatic transmission, which will pour out an additional 80,000. Thus, the basic equipment of the 2015 Suzuki Vitara on the machine will get the buyer for one million 65,000 rubles.
But already here such details are available that in some crossovers and hatchbacks are offered only as an option for the basic configuration, and not only for it. There will be side curtain airbags as well as airbags to protect the driver's knees, air conditioning, power steering, an on-board computer, and the steering column will be adjustable both in height and in reach.
In this case, the interior will be covered with fabric, and the steering wheel will have radio control and communication functions. The front seats will be heated, the front electric windows will be installed, but the rear ones, as they say, are paddled. A third headrest for the rear seat will also be installed here, as well as a radio with AUX, CD, USB and Bluetooth. The Japanese made an interesting decision.
GL +
Because competitors have such equipment only available as options. However, the rims will be steel, the roof rails will be decorative, otherwise the basic equipment would become the best-selling one for such a car. It is noteworthy that alloy wheels and rear power windows cannot be purchased in this configuration, even as an option.
The following configuration is offered for 1,175,000 with a mono drive. It will be an automatic transmission, if you want an automatic transmission with all-wheel drive, then, as mentioned above, you will have to pay an extra 100,000 rubles. And if you want 1.6 on four-wheel drive mechanics, you will have to pay 1 215 000 rubles. Here ABS, ESP, as well as an uphill start assist system are available to the buyer. In addition, the car will be equipped with climate control, a rear-view camera, cruise control, tinted windows, as well as fog lights and power mirrors and heated mirrors.
To increase comfort in the cabin, the steering wheel will be trimmed with leather, and under it will be equipped with paddle shifters. The rear windows will finally have a servo drive, and the wheels will be alloy wheels, they will measure 16 inches. It is noteworthy that the metallic paintwork can be purchased additionally for 15,000 rubles in any configuration, since it is not offered as standard.
GLX
Top grade Suzuki Vitara 2015 is offered at a price of 1,435,000 rubles. Naturally, it will be an automatic transmission, as well as four-wheel drive. In addition, rear and front parking sensors are offered as optional equipment. The headlights will be LED and will be equipped with an automatic headlight range. The size of the rims will increase to 17 inches, the interior will acquire a combined trim, and a sunroof will be installed in the roof. Also, decorative moldings will be installed on the car.
Competitors
Interestingly, the Japanese did not bother with trim levels. First of all, this is expressed in the absence of any options, as well as a fairly wide range of prices. Of course, the main competitor for this model will be the Hyundai ix35, which is available for about the same price with a two-liter engine, four-wheel drive, six-speed automatic transmission, heated front and rear seats, heated wiper zone, cooled glove box, rain and light sensors, bi-xenon headlights. Yes, of course, Hyundai's ground clearance is one centimeter less, but this is not critical.
Suzuki Vitara 2015 photos:
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