MARUTI SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Maruti Grand Vitara is one of its kinds SUV that's equally fine for city driving and dirt roads. With a host of features, it has truck like frame that features uniform body construction. The result is lighter weight and usually a smoother drive ability. It is a delight to drive on the roads with its innovative engine technologies and added features. True value for your money that is approximately Rs 4 lakh, cheaper than most of the car in same segment such as Honda CRV. This SUV is distinctively designed with imposing honeycomb front grille to lend a strong measure of audacity to the imposing forward stance. Additionally the flared wheel arches take in extra strong tires to counter any type of terrain. The stronger 17 inch tires are a useful asset during congested city drives. It uses a longitudinally-mounted engine and is four wheel drives with a 2640 mm of wheelbase, while all other vehicles are transverse engine with front-wheel drive as standard.
Performance
The only SUV of Maruti, Maruti Grand Vitara comes loaded with a 2.4 liter, 2393cc, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC, VVT, ViS petrol engine that is able to belt out a max power of 163.5 bhp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It is mated with a 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmission powered by drive by wire technology for greater acceleration. The variable valve technology (VVT) works for greater torque and fuel efficiency; it also gives the vehicle better off-reading character. The company has also incorporated an innovative Variable Induction System (VIS) that improves engine performance. There is an all time 4X4 mode that gives four choices according to the terrain; the modes work for normal driving, medium off reading, when the vehicle is in mud, sand or snow and towing.Safety
Maruti Grand Vitara with ease and safely, the company has incorporated an array of handling assisting and safety features. The SUV comes loaded with both sides’ disc brakes along with ABS with EBD and brake assist. One of the most exciting feature in the SUV is all time 4X4 mode that can be used by a knob for different terrains; in all modes, power is sent to front and rear wheel equally. The four switching modes are 4 high, 4 high lock, 4 low lock and neutral. The 4 high mode is there for normal driving in which the central differential remains on while the 4 high lock mode can be selected for medium off-reading, wherein the central differential rest in locked mode.
In the same way, if the vehicle sticks in mud, sand or snow, the driver has the 4 low lock mode in which the power is sent to front and rear wheel equally but after increasing the torque using a traction enhancer. The neutral mode is used when your vehicle has to tow some other vehicle; this time the power is not sent to any wheel and central differential is unlocked. The Grand Vitara carries all the safeguards that can be found in any premium luxury car. It is armored with SRS Dual front air bags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, head impact protection structure, foot protection design for brake pedal, front seat belts (3 point ELR seatbelts with pretension, force limiter with height adjusters), 3 point ELE rear seat belts, child proof rear door locks, immobilizer, high mounted stop lamp, dead locks, AT Shift and key inter-lock , front and rear doors with side impact door beams. More Details
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