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Suzuki Vitara (2015-2020) (page 2 of 2)
Also referred to as: Suzuki Vitara 2019 and Suzuki Vitara 2021. LY, LY Series II
Cathy1175Kambah 2902, ACT
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
A happy year
We bought the car 10 months ago and have congratulated ourselves constantly since.
We bought the turbo and she is light, economical and when you put your foot down, she lifts her skirts and goes!
Drivers height good. Access good. Servicing costs good. A few cute custom options available. We chose the inside trim accents. Plus the turbo comes with leather trim seats.
Plenty of room front and back. Seats are comfortable.
My single complaint is that the steering wheel obscures the indicator/light lever. But as everything is automatic, life is good.
Best car I've owned. Suits small family or people with pets.
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AlanBallina
- 6 reviews
- 7 likes
Practical, well-built and economical
Vitara and Grand Vitara are entirely different cars, not sure why PR lumps them together. This review is of the current model Vitara.
My car has already done 10,000kms which included lots of highway driving, some town stuff and a few rough dirt roads during a long trip through North Queensland. So far it has performed exceptionally well and is proving to be a very versatile and practical vehicle. Ride and handling are good, the driving position comfortable, it has a spacious boot, decent ground clearance and a good turning circle. The engine i...Read more
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rugbyronAU
Fault finding the engine over reving.
Have only had minor problems with a/c which refuses to be diagnosed despite plenty attempts to resolve. Leaks big time into passenger seats floor. Now experiencing over revving when accelerating after changing gears. The cruise control now is not working since this problem commenced, they be related, however, may not be
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AshBrisbane
- 3 reviews
GOOD SO FAR
Good on fuel,realistic service costs,nice to drive, good visual access to road,good nav system, nice reverse cam,zippy
Good on highway and so easy with the auto around town.
Comfy seats.
Nice paint job
Great climate controlled air conditioning
looks good
good amount cargo space
best value after much research was done
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CatherineMelbourne
Look past practicality and aesthetics as it drives terrible.
2016 SUZUKI VITARA RT-S: Everything about this car seemed perfect when buying it at the start of this year - maybe a little too perfect for the price. Not even 6 months down the track and I can see why it is so cheap. It is a terrible car to drive - although practicality and aesthetics seem magnificent. This car has a real acceleration problem, with even moderate speed changes, causing the car to rev up past the 4000 mark. I have also found frustrating, a momentary lag for a brief second, along with a bunny hop to change from gear 1-2, when pul...Read more
ling away from a stop, such as congested traffic or red lights. Overtaking and merging into traffic have to be very carefully considered, because even if the engine works as hard as it can and the gearbox does its best to help, the acceleration is awfully slow. I would not recommend for anyone to buy this car if you are thinking of having more than 2 people in it, as the power problem already struggles with the weight of 1 person. In my opinion this car should definitely not be sold as a car for travel and adventure, instead a spacious car for a single person - city driving only. It revs high to go up hills, small or large and even trying to use cruise control, will see the car frantically trying to swap gears and that detracts from long-distance smooth driving. Don’t get me wrong, I do love the car (or cant afford not to love it) but when describing to the sales assistant why I was getting a new car and how it is going to be used (camping trips, long driving, lifetime car), I wish he hadn’t said this car would be suitable - as it is clearly not. Speaking to the team now about the issues, I regret buying the car, as apparently this is how the car drives - I wish I was advised before I bought it. I know in the future I will not be buying a Suzuki again, even if the price is appealing.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
bronty_saurusAU
- 47 reviews
Suzuki Vitara 1.4L Turbo - Great
Purchased this 2017 car for the engine specs and fuel economy.
Pros -
Drives amazingly, extra power when you need
Stylish and the car is able to be customised
The media/navigation screen works really well and easily
Cons-
Plasticky and cheapish looking interior.
Apparently some other cars have more up to date safety features like automated emergency braking
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How can so much be wrong with a 4 year old car!!!
This was to be the best of car purchases and last many years so we went for newer car, lowish kms and diesel for economy. Paid $4000 over or budget and within 12mths spent another $6,000 on repairs, engine, belts, surges not starting, engine noises, warning and Transmission lights. Still not driving properly. Mechanics don't know what to do. A cliff drop might be the answer!
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SJalliPerth
- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
Ok but nothing smart about it
Pros:
Drives decent. Not much noise.
Fuel Economy is great.
Exterior with dual tone looks amazing.
Bluetooth is easy to connect.
Cruise Control function.
Cons:
There is nothing smart about the interior design.
There is space, but is very congested. Compared to similar range (Mazda CX3 or a Honda HRV), the internal space is not designed smartly. The space around the gear shift is pretty much useless, could have been designed well. (Honda HRV has it great).
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SaverMelbourne
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Perfect car for me!
Highlights, great looking car with a fantastically smooth and powerful engine. In normal mode the turbo makes it feel like your driving a easy six cylinder, in sports mode it creates a fun driving warm hatch feel. Easy to drive, and economical - about 6.5lt ave so far. Seems well built hasn't missed a beat so far.
Lowlights, road noise at speed on course chip. Sometimes unsettled by mid corner bumps. Plastics on upper door and lower dash could be more premium. No android auto only Apple car play.
Don't forget to get the centre armrest option, couldn't live without it.
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Greg McCanberra
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
Suzuki Vitara Allgrip S Turbo 4WD
The 1.4 Litre direct injection turbo engine in this car delivers incredible power and punch for such a small unit. It is something you need to experience so a test drive is highly recommended. I have used the vehicle on unsealed and slippery roads and have been very impressed with its handling using the different 4WD modes. I am averaging about 6.5 litres per 100 km which is a bit thirstier than the 2WD variant but still great considering the extra weight. The car is well appointed with built in GPS, Apple Carplay, front and rear sensors, hil...Read more
l decent and rain sensing wipers. Easy to park with the sensors and incredibly quick off the mark. I have done just over 20,000 kms and it has proved to be a very economical and reliable car for both city and country driving. The only issue I have encountered is getting map updates for the GPS and touch up paint for a couple of scratches in the right colour. My local dealer (National Capital Motors in Canberra) has not been able to assist with these issues but otherwise the service has been excellent.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Brian WilshireHunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Grand Touring on a budget
In December, 2016 my wife purchased a new front wheel drive Vitara Turbo. Three months later, I traded in my much-loved Suzuki Swift Sport on the same model (but in a different colour). The 45% low profile tyres on the Sport are not really compatible with our potholed country roads. For just over $30,000 I got a comfortable compact station wagon boasting 5.9 litres per 100km (47.8 mpg) fuel consumption, yet with acceleration over 400 metres superior to the old GTR XU-1 Torana, the 3 litre V6 S-Type Jaguar and even the automatic 3.8 litre E-Type...Read more
Jaguar. The Vitara (1.4 litre turbo, 6-speed auto) retains the essential non-electric handbrake operating on the rear wheels -- but loses the CD player (!). Its braking is superior to almost anything else on the road, including the performance benchmarks VW Golf GTI and Porsche 2.5 Boxster, thanks to its oversize 215/55 17" tyres and its mere 1160kg mass. The only question mark involved its untested Hungarian factory origins. Given my previous experience with Suzuki's engineering excellence, I was more than willing to take that risk. Not many economy cars would be better suited to long distance driving in Australia. The car is used for shopping trips every few days, as well as the occasional country drive. Regular servicing has been carried out (by the dealer) with no warranty repairs required during the past 17,000 km. Note to Suzuki: please provide a full-size spare wheel and install the CD player still available in some overseas versions of the car.Purchased in March 2021.
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KelOnkaparinga Hills
- 4 reviews
Luxury driving with Tech Assessories at an affordable price.
This vehicle may not be the best car on the road, however, when comparing value for money it can't be beaten. I drives very smooth and comes with all the trendy assessories such as cruise control, reversing camera, sat Nav, airbags all around. Achieving close to 13 kms/litre around the city. Economical but can put on the power when needed. At 26 - 27,000 dollars it definitely comes in better than it's counterparts. Thi car will outlive me
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DozzMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Suzuki Vitara S Turbo All Grip 2016/2017
On 22 Dec 2016 I picked up my new car from Booran Suzuki Dandenong VIC.
Until this day I am very happy with the car with its modern extras they put into it.
Some to mention, reverse camera & sensors for parking and backing up, inbuilt GPS, Bluetooth, AC climate control & Poland eliminator, electric windows, Electric mirrors & electric foldable mirrors, Apple CarPlay, and lots more..
Fuel economy is excellent and lots of power only on a 1.4 litre engine with Turbo.
What else can I say? I'm just very happy with it! I can't fault it.
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king_45Central West, NSW
- 20 reviews
Great Car
This is the 2015 model year with 6 speed automatic. I now have 20000kms on the clock and it has been a flawless performer. The car is very comfortable with lots room. Fuel economy is excellent. Handling is fantastic. It will not race off anybody at the traffic lights but it has plenty of "go" in it. The 6 speed automatic is smooth with no hunting for gears in the traffic.
The service interval 0f 6 months or 10000kms is not very good an/d the capped price servicing of $249 twice a year is not cheap.
Car reviews have criticised the interior plas...Read more
Purchased in April 2021 for $25,000.00.
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Greg McWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- 2 reviews
A real surprise packet but dashboard GPS updates are a real problem
We were in the market for a small economical vehicle with a 4WD capability but not a major off-road machine. We did the rounds of the car yards and tested several models. Initially we tested the normally aspirated front wheel drive 1.6 litre Vitara. We were surprised at its performance but after some research we were aware a turbo version was due in Quarter 2 of 2016. We tested the first turbo that arrived at our local dealer National Capital Motors and were so impressed with the performance that we placed an order the same day. This is a v...Read more
ery competitive part of the new car market but you would be remiss in not giving the Suzuki Vitara S Turbo a test drive before making your decision. I recommend the 4WD ALLGRIP version which is more expensive but delivers handling refinements even on the bitumen. Both models come with a lot of kit including sensors, GPS. reversing camera, voice control and Apple carplay. However, updating the maps on built in entertainment system has becoming an annoying issue. The system does not use the Garmin maps system that Suzuki dealers try and direct you to use and the USB connection has proven too unreliable to effectively use Apple Carplay. I have had the car serviced by dealers in two different states and I am still getting the run-around. This suggests that both Suzuki Australia and Suzuki Queensland are failing to support their dealer network with a solution to the problem.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Questions & Answers
Jebzasked
Wanting to find out what people are getting with the fuel economy on their Vitara. Looking at either turbo or non turbo but want a realistic number.
1 answer
Hi Jebz Myfirst vitara turbo 2016 averaged 7.2 L/100 city driving.
My new 2022 turbo is a bit bitter at 6.4 L/100 city driving. Haven’t been on a long trip yet so don’t know.
Jebzasked
Just wanted to find out what people are getting on the fuel economy on their Vitara? Looking at either turbo or non turbo models but want to find out what people are really getting with the fuel consumption.
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H Nortonasked
how does the 1.6l compae with the earlier 2.4l motors
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