1998 Suzuki Vitara
The new Suzuki Vitara went on sale (Au) in April 1998,
getting a showing at the '97 Tokyo Motor Show and at the '98 Melbourne
Motor Show.
It replaces the original Vitara which was introduced
in 1988.
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The new Suzuki Vitara looks more car like, as is the trend,
still with independent front suspension and a live rear axle.
The front uses McPherson struts and coil springs.
The new car
is a little longer, wider, taller and heavier than the superceded model.
Engines will continue to be the 2-litre four cylinder
and the 2.5 litre V6 which must be an expensive proposition
to build, for what you get.
Suzuki Vitara LWB 1998
- station wagon, 5 seats, 4 doors
- loa: 4180mm, width: 1780mm, height: 1740mm
- weight: 1405kg (unladen)
- 2.5L petrol, V6, 4 valves/cyl
- power; 106kW, torque: 208Nm
- 2L petrol, 4-cyl, 4 valves/cyl
- power: 94kW, torque: 174Nm
- transmission: 5m; 2-speed transfer case, part-time 4WD,
2WD/4WD selactable at up to 100kph
- suspension: McPherson strut-coils/live-coils
- prices:
Grand Vitara 4-cyl wagon, $28,950 (man'), $30,950 (auto);
V6 wagon, $30,950 (man'), $32,950 (auto);
metallic paint +$200, alloy wheels +$1K, ABS/air-bag +$2400 (V6),
$au 2/1999
[Grand Vitara from $27,950 (4-cyl), $29,950 (V6) $au 4/1998]
- competitors:
Kia Sportage,
Toyota RAV4
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&
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