The Vitara nameplate first made its appearance in Japan in 1988 and subsequently made its way abroad. It was only with the second and third-generation models that Suzuki named it the Grand Vitara. The third-generation Vitara or rather the last Grand Vitara range was first unveiled globally in 2005 and after numerous facelifts and updated models, the Grand Vitara was officially discontinued locally in 2019 with the last units finding homes in early 2020.
Although the model is no longer found on new-car dealership floors, you won't go wrong if you are considering a used Suzuki Grand Vitara model on AutoTrader. Some of the latest iterations offer great value for money as they retained more modern infotainment systems and attractive styling cues. But it is always better to find out more about a car you are considering and for that reason, here are the top three Suzuki Grand Vitara articles on AutoTrader.
1. New vs used Suzuki Grand Vitara: what are the top 3 differences?
"The Suzuki Grand Vitara has enjoyed relative success in South Africa with many an outdoor enthusiast revelling in the space, comfort and practicality of the Japanese compact SUV. The last generation Grand Vitara is sadly that, the last - for a while at least, with the Vitara taking its place as Suzuki's answer to the compact SUV segment."
Chad Lückhoff compares the very last iteration of the Suzuki Grand Vitara with the outgoing variant to find out exactly what has been updated on the new range.
2. Smarter execution for Suzuki’s Grand Vitara Summit
"Suzuki Auto South Africa has upgraded the Summit version of its popular Grand Vitara compact SUV."
Considering a Suzuki Grand Vitara Summit? Here is exactly what the compact SUV offered different from the rest of the Vitara line-up.
3. Top 5 accessories for your Suzuki Grand Vitara
"The Suzuki Vitara doesn't have that 'shiny and new' demeanour like its stablemates; it's getting a little grey at the temples and is an often-overlooked option, but it's a solid, spacious 4x4 that has a lot going for it."
Considering just for how long the Grand Vitara form part of Suzuki's product portfolio, you might want to consider some accessories to spice it up. Ané Theron set out to find the top 5 accessories you should consider for your Suzuki Grand Vitara.
