2017 Suzuki Vitara 2WD 1.4 turbo petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

We would recommend this model for more mature people who require reliability and ease of access

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

This car we have owned for past 27 months, and we are really happy with its performance and reliability. It is a comfortable car to access and climb out of. Other cars we have previously owned were a little lower and awkward to exit. The fuel economy was stressed to us by the salesman, and we have been pleased at the kilometres covered each time we fill the tank! We have renewed the tyres recently.

We have also enjoyed the car’s visibility, and the rear camera assists us as we have to reverse out of our driveway onto our street. It is more than adequate on the open road, and the turbo engine assists when overtaking slower vehicles.

We have also found the navigation system is straightforward for senior citizens.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th March, 2020

21st Nov 2021, 00:51

I beg to differ, we own a 2017 1.4 Turbo 2wd version and it drinks gas, it’s almost as bad as my 6.2 V8. We are greatly disappointed, we had a 2014 Nissan Qashqai and that had brilliant MPG. The Suzuki claims are ridiculous, we are getting rid of it after only owning it for 8 months.

2017 Suzuki Vitara L 1.6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Race to the bottom - and Suzuki have won

Faults:

The car leaked water into the passenger compartment from the roof. Generally it gave the impression of being cheaply made.

The fuel economy computer gave a reading of over 50MPG, but doing our own calculations, it was in the low 40s always.

The dealer told us it was made in Japan, but we discovered it was actually made in Hungary.

General Comments:

Very poor quality. Would not recommend anyone to buy one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 4th July, 2017

19th Aug 2017, 06:03

It is a cheap car after all and it is a gasoline automatic. You cannot expect great fit and finish from such a cheap car. Fuel consumption looks normal.

In reply to 19th Aug 2017, 06:03

14th May 2019, 17:03

Yes. Your dealer greatly deceived you with a great deception. Suzuki builds the Vitara in Hungary. Good reliability though. I reckon that low 40 MPG isn't too bad for a 1.6 auto SUV.

7th Sep 2019, 15:57

When I had that engine in a 2009 SX4, the quoted mixed-use MPG was 37-38, and it did that. So if you were getting over 40, I'd say that was pretty fair.