Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara |
Trim | Base | XSport | Luxury |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Homelink. | |||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||
No crossbars. | |||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||
Climate Control | |||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
Drivetrain | |||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||
Exterior | |||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||
Requires external spare tire. | |||
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | |||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Includes CD player. | |||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||
Front row reading lights. | |||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
Reports engine speed. | |||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires |
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