Can you tow with a Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The Suzuki Grand Vitara is one of the most capability small SUVs, almost overpowered for the segment in which in operates. Luxury, tech, and 4x4 capability all roll into one neat package but can it tow a load? We find out!

Lawrence Minnie

17 Jul 2023 · 10:02Buying a Car

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Grand Aspirations

The new Suzuki Grand Vitara is the latest in a line of legendary machines in SA. We tested the last Grand Vitara quite a few years back and were suitably impressed with the capabilities of the diminutive SUV. The beginning of 2023 saw the return of the GV, albeit with some new automotive DNA, in the form of Toyota underpinnings.

With the cheaper GV options now replacing the now discontinued Vitara Brezza, many adventurous saffers are wondering if the new Grand Vitara will be able to tow their favorite trailer-ised fun. We spent some time researching the numbers and yes the Grand Vitara can indeed, and this is what we found.

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Tow rating

Although the new Grand Vitara is not fitted with a tow-bar from the showroom floor, it does however have allowance for one to be fitted by a dealer with Suzuki approved equipment. The 2023 Grand Vitara is rated to tow 1200kg braked and 400kg unbraked. The Hybrid model is rated for 1500kg braked and 600kg unbraked.

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Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more