Safety
The Grand Vitara received the highest-possible overall score, Good, in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing. It received the second-best score, Acceptable, in side-impact and roof-strength tests, but earned just a Marginal for its protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, and an electronic stability system. Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for a full list of safety features.
See also:
Important Vehicle Design Features To Know
WARNING:
Your multipurpose vehicle has handling
characteristics that differ from
those of a conventional passenger
car. For the safety of you and your
passengers, please read the following
sect ...
“ESP OFF” Switch (if equipped)
“ESP OFF” Switch (if equipped)
ESP® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler AG.
The “ESP OFF” switch is located on the
center console. You can turn the ESP®
systems (other than A ...
Over the Ice & Through the Snow
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a feature that's rare among cars with all-w ...