As good as a BMW X3 but $20k cheaper? Part 2-The interior

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Technical Specifications

ENGINE
Type: 2.7-liter, six-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC
Materials: aluminum cylinder block/aluminum cylinder heads
Displacement: 2.7 liters (2,736cc / 167 cu. in.)
Bore x stroke: 88.0 x 75.0 / 3.46-in. x 2.95-in.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Horsepower: 185 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 184 @ 4,500 RPM
Valves per cylinder: Four
Fuel system: Electronic multi-port fuel injection, variable induction system (VIS), in-tank fuel pump
Emission compliance: LEV II / BIN5
Exhaust: single

TRANSMISSIONS
Five-speed manual
1st 4.550:1
2nd 2.357:1
3rd 1.695:1
4th 1.242:1
5th 1.000:1
Reverse 4.436:1
Final drive ratio 3.583:1
Five-speed automatic
1st 3.520:1
2nd 2.043:1
3rd 1.401:1
4th 1.000:1
5th 0.717:1
Reverse 3.224:1
Final drive ratio 4.300:1

FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEMS
Full-time single-mode four-wheel drive transfer case with differential for full-time operation in 4H mode.
Full-time four-mode four-wheel drive transfer case with locking differential and low range. The operating modes are: 4H mode, 4H locking mode, 4L Lock mode (differential is always locked in 4L) and Neutral mode for flat towing behind RV.

SUSPENSION
Front: Independent: MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.
Rear: Independent: Multi-link suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

STEERING
Type: Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio: TK
Turns, lock-to-lock: TK
Turning circle: 36 ft. (11 m) curb-to-curb

BRAKES
Front: Power-assisted ventilated disc with floating two-piston calipers and pad wear sensor
Rear: Power-assisted 10.0-in. (254 mm) rear drum
ABS: Standard, four wheel, four channel
Traction control: Standard
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP): Standard

WHEELS
16 x 6.5-in. steel
16 x 6.5-in. alloy
17 x 6.5-in. alloy

TIRES
P225/70R16
P225/65R17
Full-size rear-mounted spare

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 103.9-in. (2,640 mm)
Overall length: 176-in. (4,470 mm)
Overall width: 71.3-in. (1,810 mm)
Overall height: 66.7-in. (1,695 mm)
Tread width, f/r: 60.6-in. (1,540 mm) / 61.4-in. (1,560 mm)
Overhang, front: 29.7-in. (755 mm)
Overhang, rear: 42.3-in. (1,075 mm)
Ground clearance: 7.9-in. (200.6 mm)
Approach angle: 29 deg.
Departure angle: 27 deg.
Ramp break over angle: 19 deg.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom
Front: 40.0-in. (1,016 mm), 38.2-in. (970 mm) with Luxury Package
Rear: 38.2-in. (970 mm)

Legroom
Front: 41.3-in. (1,049 mm)
Rear: 37.2-in. (944.8 mm)

Shoulder room
Front: 56.3-in. (1,430 mm)
Rear: 54.9-in. (1,384 mm)

Hip Room
Front: 55.5-in. (1,409.7 mm)
Rear: 44.0-in. (1,117.6 mm)

Cabin
Overall length:
Overall width:
Overall height:

Interior volume: 125.4 cu. ft., 122.9 cu. ft. with Luxury Package
SAE cargo index: 24.4 cu. ft. rear seat up, 68.9 cu. ft. rear seat down;
23.8 cu. ft. rear seat up, 67.3 rear seat down with Luxury Package

CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: 17.4 gal. (66 liters)
Engine oil: 5.0 qt. (4.8 liters)
Engine coolant: 8.6 qt. (8.2 liters)

CURB WEIGHT
RWD, manual transmission 3,452 lbs. (1,565.8 kg)
RWD, auto transmission 3,505 lbs. (1,589.8 kg)
4WD, manual transmission 3,582 lbs. (1,624.7 kg)
4WD, auto transmission 3,682 lbs. (1,670.1 kg)

TOWING
RWD, manual transmission 3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)
RWD, auto transmission 3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)
4WD, manual transmission 3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)
4WD, auto transmission 3,000 lbs. (1,360.7 kg)

FUEL ECONOMY
Manual transmission: 18 mpg city / 23 mpg highway
Automatic transmission: 19 mpg city /24 mpg highway

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