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2006 Sport/Utility of the Year Road Test & Review


2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Base price range$19,594-$25,294
As-tested price $25,294
Vehicle layout Front engine, 4WD, 4-passenger, 4-door SUV
Engine 2.7L/185-hp/184 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Curb weight, f/r dist 3709 lb (51/49%)
Wheelbase 103.9 in
Length x width x height 176.0 x 71.3 x 66.7 in
Max cargo capacity 68.9 cu ft
Max towing capacity 3000 lb
0-60 mph 9.5 sec
Quarter mile 17.0 sec @ 80.1 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 122
Lateral acceleration 0.69 g avg
600-foot slalom 59.9 mph avg
MT figure eight 30.3 sec @ 0.51 g avg
EPA city/hwy fuel economy 19/23 mpg
To sum up An improvement. But the Koreans are improving faster.
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