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2023 Suzuki Vitara Turbo review
The Suzuki Vitara is getting on a bit in 2023, so how does it fare against fresher competition? We test the Turbo AllGrip version to find out.
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James Wong
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2024 Suzuki
Vitara
vs
2024 Mazda
Mazda 6
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City driving
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
47L
273 to 291 km
62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $40,990
$36,290 - $55,685
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo performance, keen dynamics
- Fun colour options
- Decent boot given its compact dimensions
Misses
- Turbo AllGrip is too expensive
- Budget interior feel, sub-par infotainment
- Sorely lacking in assistance tech at this price point
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
NA
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1373 - 1586 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.6L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 86kW - 103kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 156Nm - 220Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4400 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11 | 13 - 14.5 | |
