Standard Features Include
2.7-liter, V6, 24-valve DOHC engine with 185 hp
Built-in ladder frame
Variable Induction System (VIS)
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Liquid-filled engine mounts
5-speed manual transmission
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Front ventilated disc brakes with rear drum brakes
Direct Ignition System
Zero-maintenance, self-lubricating, timing chain
XSport Adds These Features
5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission
16-inch alloy wheels
Luxury Adds These Features
17-in alloy wheels
Optional Equipment
Full-Time Four-Mode 4WD system
2.7-liter, V6, 24-valve DOHC engine with 185 hp Built-in ladder frame Variable Induction System (VIS) Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering Liquid-filled engine mounts 5-speed manual transmission Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Independent multi-link rear suspension Front ventilated disc brakes with rear drum brakes Direct Ignition System Zero-maintenance, self-lubricating, timing chain 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission 16-inch alloy wheels 17-in alloy wheels Full-Time Four-Mode 4WD system
 
2.7-liter, V6, 24-valve DOHC engine with 185 hp
All Grand Vitara models come standard with a light, aluminum-alloy 2.7 liter, 24-valve, Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V6 engine that develops 185 horsepower and 184 ft-lbs of torque, providing up to 3000 lbs. of towing capacity. Other compact SUVs come standard with lesser 4-cylinder engines.
Standard Features Include
2.7-liter, V6, 24-valve DOHC engine with 185 hp
Built-in ladder frame
Variable Induction System (VIS)
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Liquid-filled engine mounts
5-speed manual transmission
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Front ventilated disc brakes with rear drum brakes
Direct Ignition System
Zero-maintenance, self-lubricating, timing chain
XSport Adds These Features
5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission
16-inch alloy wheels
Luxury Adds These Features
17-in alloy wheels
Optional Equipment
Full-Time Four-Mode 4WD system
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