We think the Equator will be well-received by Suzuki's customer base, which will appreciate Suzuki's unique understanding of their wants and needs. It's a truck that's optioned out expressly for their demographic, and it brings with it Suzuki's own warranty, a clear selling point. The Smyrna production plant is one of the lowest-cost plants in the automotive world, so pricing is likely be competitive. Suzuki is still working out pricing details and hasn't released exact prices yet. They did advise that, in most cases, pricing would be "within a few dollars" of Nissan Frontier prices. When we get the official numbers, you'll read about it here.
The Inside
Perhaps the biggest downer about the five-seat Grand Vitara is its outdated
cabin, which looks like it's about 10 years behind the times. The biggest
offender is the center control panel, which in ...
Ignition Switch
Vehicle Without Keyless Start System
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
I ...
Built Like a Brute
The Suzuki Grand Vitara continues Suzuki's 40-year heritage of building
compact but rugged SUV-type vehicles, including a model named "Brute." The
current Grand Vitara has proven its dur ...