2015 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4Sport Revealed

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2015 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4Sport has been revealed as a special edition model, in which off-road performance is given a higher priority in comparison with on-road. This car was first showcased at the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show, where its unique looks impressed the audience. So the 2015 Grand Vitara will be designed on the basis of this concept.

As far as the exterior is concerned, the production model retains most design characteristics of the showcased car, though the extended intake snorkel has not been carried forward. The Grand Vitara 4Sport features a matte black grille and front bumper.

The side mirror caps are painted black, while the '4Sport' symbols adorn the front wheel arches. The 17-inch dark alloy wheels are covered in 245/65 tyres. A revamped suspension system has helped its off-road characters by increasing its ride height by 65 mm. It is offered in two colors- white and silver.

There is no mechanical change apart from the aforementioned suspension update. This model is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine, producing an output of 140 hp at 6,500 rpm and torque of 186 Nm at 4,000 rpm. There is an option of a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. On the inside, the only prominent change is the graphite stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The 2015 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4Sport is equipped with many features, including a 2-DIN head unit with steering mounted controls, keyless entry, automatic air-conditioning system, ABS with EBD and dual airbags. This model equipped with a manual gearbox is priced at RM108,976 and the one with automatic gearbox is priced at RM119,194.

As previous reports, the current generation Suzuki Grand Vitara will be replaced by an all-new Vitara and SX4.