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Grand Vitara Engine, Transmission, & Fuel Economy
Being on a budget does not mean having to sacrifice and buy a compact crossover SUV that does not have tons of great features, lots of room for cargo, an extensive warranty, and everything else you want. Not when the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, available in Kansas City, MO, is around. And you can find this vehicle here at Jeremy Franklin Suzuki, serving Kansas City, Olathe, Shawnee, and Overland Park, KS.
Available in Base, Premium, and Limited trim levels, the 2011 Grand Vitara comes powered by a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that puts out 166 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The Base trim features a 5-speed manual transmission; every other trim level comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Drivers have 3 drivetrain choices: the standard rear-wheel drive, the optional four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case on the Premium, and the optional four-mode 4WD system (4H, 4H Lock, 4L Lock, and N) available on the Limited. Fuel economy ranges from 19 city/23 highway MPG on 4WD models up to 19 city/25 highway MPG on automatic-equipped 2WD models. Plus, Grand Vitaras come backed by a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and is available for a seductively low price. For 2011, the standard navigation system gains new features, the V6 engine has been discontinued, and optional Bluetooth can be added to the Grand Vitara Premium and Limited.
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Grand Vitara Standard Equipment and Options
On the Base trim, always find your way with the integrated Garmin navigation system. Listen to your music through the 4-speaker sound system with CD player. Enjoy drives both long and short in the comfort of a height-adjustable driver seat and automatic climate control while gripping the tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. Other standard Base features include 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry, full power accessories, and a trip computer. On the midrange Premium trim, drivers gain all the Base features, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and other comfort and convenience features. Maintain you and your family's privacy with rear privacy glass. Never get lost again or be without important info with the upgraded navigation system that features real-time traffic, 3D maps, a Google search function, and even speed limit info. Stay at a constant speed with cruise control. Plus, if you opt for a 4WD model, your Grand Vitara Premium gains heated mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Finally, on the range-topping Limited trim, the luxury and comfort features really start to abound. Roll around the block on eye-catching 18-inch alloy wheels. Get your daily dose of fresh air and Vitamin D with the sunroof. Never fumble for your keys again with the keyless ignition/entry. Feel your stress melt away when you luxuriate in the leather upholstery and heated front seats. Plus, jam to all your favorite tunes as played through the 7-speaker premium sound system. Other standard Limited features include fog lamps, roof rack side rails, and simulated wood trim. Optional on the Premium and Limited, you can add Bluetooth hands-free cell phone compatibility if you desire.
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Grand Vitara Safety Features
Among the many safety features on the Grand Vitara are standard stability control, traction control, antilock disc brakes, full-length side curtain airbags, and front-seat side-impact airbags. In brake tests, this SUV can go from 60 mph to fully stopped in only 110 feet, which is an astonishingly low number for a vehicle in this class. In 2010 government testing, it received 4 out of 5 stars for both driver and passenger frontal-impact protection while receiving a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in front and rear occupant side-impact crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), meanwhile, scored the Grand Vitara's frontal-offset test as "Good," their highest rating, and its side test as "Acceptable," their second-highest rating.
Do not let your need for an inexpensive new SUV keep you from getting the best. Just get a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and get the best of both worlds! If you are interested in purchasing or leasing a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, available in Kansas City, MO at Jeremy Franklin Suzuki, simply drop by our dealership at 6300 E 87th Street, Kansas City, MO 64138 for a test drive or give us a call on our sales line at 888-538-5521! We look forward to seeing our Kansas City, Olathe, Shawnee, and Overland Park, KS customers soon! | | |
