4x4

The story of my Suzuki Grand Vitara

When looking for a 4×4, I wanted something that was capable, small and cute. Enter the Suzuki Grand Vitara and follow my regular updates.

  • Update 8: Tyres, Bullbar
  • Update 7: Bushes
  • Update 6: Problem Parts
  • Update 5: The Lift
  • Update 4: Buying Vincent
  • Update 3: Finding Vincent
  • Update 2: Why the Grand Vitara?
  • Update 1: this page

Click the links above or below to navigate around the stories…


6 Comments

  1. Babs
    May 7, 2020 at 6:54 pm — Reply

    Hope it held up, the 2.7 are trouble free if you change the oil, compared to the 3.2

  2. May 7, 2020 at 7:11 pm — Reply

    The 3.2L has been excellent. I’ve replaced the coilpacks due to an intermittant misfire on a couple of cylinders, but that’s all engine wise. They’re the most trouble-free of all the engines in Grand Vitaras. The 2.7Ls often leak oil and are notorious for the expensive manifold-cats dying.

  3. May 7, 2020 at 7:14 pm — Reply

    I haven’t written for Practical Motoring for a few years so you’re welcome to follow what I do with my Grand Vitara these days here: https://www.facebook.com/brolgaenterprises/

  4. Fred
    August 17, 2020 at 12:39 am — Reply

    any updates? I’m looking for a GV but decided to go with a 2012+ 2.4L for more economy. I have a few plans for it but dont reckon ill go with a bullbar

  5. Dimitris Pastellas
    August 16, 2021 at 6:52 am — Reply

    There’s a 7″to 9″ inch lift with 35″s tyres for this model 😉😎

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Juliette Remfrey

Juliette Remfrey

A car enthusiast with a background in the modified street car and sportscar scene with a developing passion for offroad 4WDing.