American Suzuki Introduces the 2006 Grand Vitara Five-Passenger SUV
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This rugged yet refined SUV -- the cornerstone of the '06 line-up -- is tailored to consumers' busy lifestyles. Whether it's a family trip to the beach, mountains or a daily commute to work, the new Grand Vitara has been designed and built with consumers' needs in mind.
Available this September, the new Grand Vitara offers consumers extra headroom and more front and rear legroom. The spacious interior boasts materials, fit-and-finish standards and safety and technology features usually found only in vehicles that cost thousands more. From standard front and rear side-curtain airbags to the available SmartPass(TM) keyless entry and start system, the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches a new level of sophistication in this market segment.
Also new for 2006 are two available four-wheel-drive options: a full-time single-mode four-wheel-drive system and a full-time four-mode four-wheel-drive system. All Grand Vitara models feature a new lightweight, yet rigid unibody construction enhanced with a built-in ladder frame to offer the best of both worlds -- a refined on-road ride and rugged off-road performance. As with all 2006 Suzuki automobiles, the Grand Vitara adventure is backed by America's #1 Warranty.
The Grand Vitara also features large, front ventilated disc brakes with rear drum brakes and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Plus, every Grand Vitara model is fitted with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Program(R) (ESP)(1) (including traction control).
The standard 2.7-liter, six-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC engine delivers 185 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine gives the Grand Vitara an improved tow rating of 3,000 pounds -- enough to haul light recreational boats, personal watercraft or motorcycles.
The interior of the all-new 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is functional and attractive. The list of standard features includes air conditioning with automatic climate control and micron air-filtration system, cruise control, digital clock with outside temperature and fuel consumption indicators and adjustable center armrest with internal storage. The standard sound system features an AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA unit that is XM Satellite Radio-ready and features steering-wheel-mounted controls.
The Grand Vitara's long list of standard safety technologies includes ESP (including traction control) and ABS with EBD. The Grand Vitara also features six airbags as standard equipment -- driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags supplemental restraint system (SRS), advanced dual-stage front airbag SRS, advanced weight-sensing front passenger airbag SRS and front and rear side-curtain airbags.
The all-new 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is offered in one trim level with three optional equipment packages: Premium, XSport and Luxury. The Grand Vitara, with five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, starts at an MSRP of $18,999.
The Premium Package includes such amenities as alloy wheels, privacy glass and six-disc in-dash CD changer with a starting MSRP of $19,899.
The XSport Package, available later this year, includes all the features in the Premium Package plus electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission, textured fender flares and the SmartPass keyless entry and start system. The XSport Package starts at $21,399.
The top-of-the-line Luxury Package features all the amenities in the Premium and XSport Packages plus leather seating surfaces, woodgrain trim, electric sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, a HomeLink(R)(2) wireless control system and more. MSRP starts at $23,299.
America's #1 Warranty
All 2006 Suzuki models are covered by America's #1 Warranty. The 100,000-mile, seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty offers distinct advantages over other manufacturer warranties. The transferable powertrain limited warranty covers the engine, transmission and transfer case and front- and rear-wheel-drive systems. This is on top of the 36,000-mile new-vehicle limited warranty. The Suzuki powertrain limited warranty is designed to boost resale or trade-in value and underscores the corporation's confidence in its product quality.
About American Suzuki
The Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC), Brea, was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corp. ASMC markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of nearly 540 automotive dealerships in 49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer with sales of more than 2 million new vehicles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has operations in 125 countries.
(1) ESP(R) is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler AG.
(2) HomeLink(R) and the HomeLink(R) house are registered trademarks of
Johnson Controls Inc.