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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

Year	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	City L/100 km	Highway L/100 km	Combined L/100 km
2013	19	24	21	12.38	9.8	11.2
2012	19	24	21	12.38	9.8	11.2
2011	19	24	21	12.38	9.8	11.2

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

Year	Body style	Cylinders	Displacement	Fuel type	Transmission	Drivetrain
2013	suv	4	2.4	Regular	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive
2012	suv	4	2.4	Regular	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive
2011	suv	4	2.4	Regular	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

Year	Seats	Doors	Cargo (L)	Cargo (cu ft)
2013	—	—	—	—
2012	5	4	284	10
2011	5	4	804	28.4

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

Year	Rollover	Rated vehicle	tpms
2013	4	2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV RWD	standard
2012	4	2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV AWD	standard
2011	4	2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV AWD	standard

Model year reports

2013

Newest

Open report

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara presents a mixed reliability picture.

2012

Open report

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers average reliability, but its air bag system is a significant ownership concern.

2011

Open report

The 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Carfocal currently has 3 published Grand Vitara reports, covering 2011 through 2013. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara presents a mixed reliability picture.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013.

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Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Suzuki Grand Vitara. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2013 suzuki grand vitara presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2013 suzuki grand vitara can represent fair value if priced appropriately, considering its known issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Across Carfocal's published Grand Vitara guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag System Sensor, Manual Transmission Shift Shaft, and Fuel Pump Module. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag System Sensor, Manual Transmission Shift Shaft, and Fuel Pump Module.

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