Suzuki Vitara technical specifications by Car Enthusiast

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 test drive. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 test drive
We thought we better get our hands on the outgoing model to see if it is worth snapping one up in the inevitable price cuts as dealers run down their stocks of the old car. Suzuki supplied us with the XL-7 you see here.

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Performance, emissions & economy
Top speed (mph): 111
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.0

Urban mpg: 17.5
Extra urban mpg: 30.4
Combined mpg: 23.9
CO₂ (g/km): 282

Dimensions & weights
Length (mm): 4760
Height (mm): 1740
Width (mm): 1780
Wheelbase (mm): 2800
Front track (mm): 1500
Rear track (mm): 1500
Gross weight (kg): 2300
Kerb weight (kg): 1700
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1850
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 66

Engine & transmission
Engine: H27A V6 engine longitudinally mounted in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2736
Compression ratio: 9.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 88.00 x 75.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts per bank and four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 181 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 184 at 3300 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed automatic driving through all four wheels.

Chassis & running gear
Front: MacPherson struts and coil springs.

Rear: Trailing arms on a rigid axle with a Panhard rod, separate gas dampers and coil springs.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.80

Brakes: Servo-assisted, diagonally split circuit. Front: ventilated discs. Rear: drums.

Tyres: 235/60 R16.