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TO THE POINT What’s New? The Suzuki Grand Vitara has been redesigned for 2006, featuring a new look and mechanical revisions yet the same rugged capability.
Selling Points: Off-road capability, styling, standard features, warranty
Deal Breakers: Power, rear seat comfort

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Ron Perry’s Advice about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara:
There isn’t a big cost savings here but the seven-year or 100,000-mile transferable powertrain warranty makes considering the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara a worthwhile option. This is a decent vehicle depending on your needs. It isn’t a serious family hauler due to the lack of storage space and seating, but it would be a great vehicle for a college student or an active single person that needs a 4X4 and the small available cargo space for a bike, rock climbing gear or anything of that size and nature.

Christian Wardlaw’s Advice about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara:
In today’s urban reality of crumbling, traffic-choked roads and increasingly tight parking spots, the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara makes great sense. It’s small, a nimble handler, equipped to battle snowstorms without giving much up in terms of ride and handling. Because its engineered for real off-roading, the Grand Vitara is stout enough to take the pummeling doled out by potholes and frost heaves, and if you lead that active lifestyle that every marketer talks about but few Americans actually engage in, the Grand Vitara’s got the goods to get you farther off the beaten path than many of its competitors. Add in the impressive powertrain warranty, quality construction, and tailored design inside and out, and it’s hard not to recommend a look at this rugged little ute. The trade-off, however, is interior size and driving refinement. The Grand Vitara’s V6 is adequate, no more, and the rear seat is tight for use by adults or rear-facing child seats. A family hauler this Suzuki is not.

Thom Blackett’s Advice about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara:
If for no other reason, shoppers should consider the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara because of its exceptional warranty. Transferable coverage that spans 100,000 miles is nothing to sneeze at. And if your driving routine involves some rugged off-roading coupled with leisurely trips around town with light loads, again, the Suzuki is worth a look. But our tester’s $25,294 sticker price puts a damper on things. Granted, that’s not a bad price for a brand new car in 2006, yet it’s in the ball park of numerous competitors that offer added power, roomier cabins, more comfort, and better quality. For a truly versatile small SUV, there are more sensible choices than the Suzuki. However, few can tackle the dirt like a 2006 Grand Vitara.


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