Suzuki Vitara 2015: owner reviews and photos

Suzuki Vitara 2015 (reviews and photos is provided later in the article) is more compact than its predecessor, and closer in size to the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur than a full-size SUV. Unlike their closest rivals, however, the model is also available in all-wheel drive performance, bolstering its coarse appearance.

Offer limited to 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines, with the first cheaper – it comes with a five-speed manual transmission, while the diesel is implemented with six speeds. The machine is available only for the first option.

Free space

Those who avoid the panoramic roof, "Suzuki Vitara” provides enough space to accommodate the rear seats a pair of high adult passengers who will not feel cramped. But, like most vehicles of this type, on the center floor stands a small rise, which setting will be forced to accept.

The Trunk is slightly larger than the Nissan Juke. Although storage space is less than the Renault Captur, it's still without any problem able to accommodate a pram. The floor of the trunk is adjustable, allowing you to pick it up and create a completely flat surface when rear seats are folded.

The Amount of storage space in the passenger compartment Suzuki Vitara 2015 reviews of the owners called enough – a big glove box is supplemented by a set of convenient Cup holders and trays.

Power plant

The Engine is Suzuki Vitara 2015 reviews called neither particularly quiet nor very noisy, and published: they are not particularly unpleasant. On highway diesel behaves smoother and quieter, although the noise from wind and road surface suggests that there is still work to be done.

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According to the owners, riding stable, but highly controlled, as it should be the vehicle of this height, so tangible bumps in the road will rarely dislodge the car from the track.

A Large number of seat adjustments and steering wheel Suzuki Vitara 2015 user reviews call very comfortable – problems with the installation of a comfortable position they will not occur.

Dashboard

Unlike the larger model of the Suzuki S-Cross, the Vitara head unit with no physical buttons. Instead, all controls are integrated in the Central touch screen, down to adjust the volume. The system is quite responsive. The font, though a bit small, making it difficult quick read labels, which makes even basic tasks more difficult than they should be.

Controls cabin heating more traditionally, which according to the owners, even better, although on the dashboard it is set too low.

Interior

Interior Suzuki Vitara 2015 reviews call durable, but are used in the materials, in particular plastics, a terribly hard and rough, and devices such as analogue watches, look very cheap.

The driving Position is not particularly high by the standards of off-road formula 4x4, but it still provides good visibility to the front. And while there are a few blind spots in the back, they're not as bad as many other vehicles of this type.

Suzuki Vitara 2015: reviews and feature handling

The Ease of steering and precise gear changes easier ride in the city, although Parking a car seems too wide. In addition, the high sensitivity of the steering means to control Suzuki Vitara on the motorway the driver will have too often to adjust the direction of its movement. Overtaking is much easier to do the modification with the diesel engine due to the greater average torque. However, even the petrol version packs enough power to not slow down the overall flow, if the driver is ready to switch to one or two notches down in the hilly terrain.

All-wheel drive available only in more expensive models Suzuki Vitara 2015.

Reviews from Europe indicate that a fairly stiff suspension of the car does not allow him too much to lean or sway on turns, which ensures excellent control of the vehicle.

The Steering responds quickly at first, and then becomes a little vague. But the traction is sufficient, even in front wheel drive version.

Though the petrol versions are not to mention diesel, this variant is much better suited “Vitare” than the heavier S-Cross and, unusually for this type of car, the model comes to life when it skilfully. Turbocharged engine powering the model S gives real joy, showing assertiveness and vigor.

In 2014, "Suzuki" received mediocre marks in customer satisfaction survey, finishing in 23rd place in the list of 26 producers, although it should be noted that included only one modification that Swift.

Like the Nissan Juke, the Vitara is distributed on a three-year 100000-mile warranty, but it is not up to four years Renault Capture.

Fuel Economy

Diesel “always” showed fuel consumption at 4 litres per 100 km in the European test, compared with 3.8 l Renault Capture, but this option meets the specifications of most other models in this class. But in reality, we should expect a more realistic 5,1 L.

Gasoline modification says about the 5.3 l in the EU tests and respectable 6.6 liter on user feedback. When you select the automatic transmission is expected to increase consumption by 0.5–0.6 l / 100 km.

Unlike rivals Nissan Juke and Renault Capture, the Suzuki Vitara may not offer the amount of emission of CO₂ less than 100 g/km, so the taxes on the car are not so low, although insurance costs are comparable.

A Little strange that, in addition to the basic model, “always” is almost the same as with a bit more modification of the S-Cross, despite the fact that both vehicles are equipped the same engines. This makes the second modification is clearly more advantageous to the acquisition.

And if you want to spend on a diesel all-wheel drive version, it is worth to wait and have a look at "Skoda Yeti" or "Nissan Qashqai”.

Security

Standard “always” comes with seven airbags, including for protection of knees of the driver, which provides it the maximum five stars in the more stringent crash test 2015 Euro NCA.

The 2015 Suzuki Vitara owners prefer compared to the Renault Captur and Fiat 500X, from the point of view of protection of the driver, an adult passenger and child occupant. The model shows good results thanks to advanced security systems. They include active cruise control and radar brake support top SZ5 modifications, whereby the brakes are applied automatically if the system deems that a collision is imminent.

Suzuki Vitara 2015: feedback and review of modifications

The Line ‘Vicary” consists of three levels of specifications, starting with the SZ4, which includes 16-inch alloy wheels, DAB radio, air conditioning, electric Windows and cruise control.

According to users, upgrading to version SZ-T is justified though, because that includes 17-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation, connectivity of a smartphone and a rear view camera.

The Car top modification SZ5 receive automatic emergency braking, panoramic roof, front and rear Parking sensors, led headlights and windscreen wipers with rain sensors.

Meanwhile, the sporty S-model is equipped with chic accessories to the body and Alcantara with red stitching. However, for this privilege will be required to pay more substantially.

In addition, it offers a couple of styling packages that will allow you to update the look of “Vicary”.

The Verdict

If the next owner will be able to coexist with cheap plastic, then “Suzuki Vitara” will become functional car, with a good level of standard equipment and economical engine. Version with high specs that are almost like "Skoda Yeti” and “Nissan Qashqai”, such as SZ5 and Suzuki Grand Vitara 2015, user reviews recommend to avoid.