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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs LEPAS L6: the short answer
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Specification
Grand Vitara
L6
Maximum Power
Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm
L6108 kW
Maximum Torque
Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
L6285 Nm
Engine Size
Grand Vitara1462 cc
L6-
Combined Fuel Economy
Grand Vitara17.9 km/l
L6-
Ground Clearance
Grand Vitara210 mm
L6-
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Evidence forSuzuki Grand Vitara
1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Model Introduced Year
2022
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Generation
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
First-generation South African LEPAS L6 pre-launch programme
Facelift History
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Facelift Launched Since
2022
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1225 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Length
4345 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Wheelbase
2600 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
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Kerb Weight
1225 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
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Payload Capacity
530 kg
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Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
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Front Headroom
1010 mm
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Rear Headroom
970 mm
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Front Legroom
1060 mm
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Rear Legroom
935 mm
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Front Track Width
1565 mm
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Rear Track Width
1565 mm
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Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
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Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
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Chassis Type
Monocoque
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Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
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Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
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Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
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Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
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Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
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Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
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Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
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Chassis Material
Monocoque
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Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
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Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
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Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
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Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
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Power Windows
All Four Windows
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
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Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Roof
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
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Rear Window Defroster
Standard
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Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
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Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
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12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
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Speed Limiter
Standard
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AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
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Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
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Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
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Engine Start Stop
Not Available
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Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4 Years
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Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
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Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6
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Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Glass Roof
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Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Rear Defogger
Standard
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Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
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Rear Wing
Not Available
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Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Trim
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
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Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare
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Speed Alert System
Standard
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Stabilizer Bar
Standard
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Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
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Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
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Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
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Voice Command
Via Smartphone
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Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
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Accelerator 0 100
13.5 sec
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Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
4
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
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Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
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Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
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Front Wiper
Standard
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Front Wipers Type
Standard
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Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
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Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
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Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
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Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
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Rim Size
17 Inches
19-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard Roof Rails
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Side Impact Bars
Standard
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Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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Sound System
6
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Source Model Column
grand-vitara
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
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Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
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Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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Sub Frame
Monocoque
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Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
540-degree HD
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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TPMS
Standard
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Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Not Available
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Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Wireless Charger
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
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Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
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Engine Displacement
1462 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
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Compression Ratio
10.5:1
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Bore
74 mm
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Stroke
85.1 mm
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Maximum Power
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
108 kW
Maximum Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
285 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
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Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
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Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
175 km/h
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0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
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Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
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Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
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Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
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Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
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Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
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Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
AWD — AllGrip Auto
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
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City Mileage
14.5 km/l
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Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
45
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Airbags
6
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
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Side Impact Beams
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
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Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
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Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
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Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
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Lane Change Warning
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
6
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
6
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
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Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
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Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
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360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
540-degree HD
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Lights
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
540-degree HD
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Front Camera
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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Pre-Collision System
Not Available
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Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
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Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
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Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
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Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
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Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
540-degree HD
Spec
Grand Vitara
L6
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
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Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
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Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
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Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
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Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
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Front Shoulder Room
1455 mm
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Rear Shoulder Room
1430 mm
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Cup Holders
4
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Rear AC Vents
Not Available
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Rear USB Ports
0
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Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
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Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
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Interior Colour Options
2
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Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
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Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
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60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
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Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
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Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
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Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
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Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
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Boot Space Seats Down
708
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Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
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