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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002

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$2,310

The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara range of configurations is currently priced from $2,310.

The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara is also known as Suzuki Escudo in markets outside Australia.

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10.7L/100km (combined)
SUV
4 Speed Automatic
Unleaded Petrol

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002 FAQs

What seven or eight-seater cars can be flat towed?

The Suzuki Grand Vitara is kind of considered the last of the four-wheel-drives that can be successfully flat-towed. That’s because it has a driveline that has a neutral position where the wheels are entirely disconnected from the driveline. In cars without this facility, flat-towing is a no-go as damage will be done to the transmission if they are flat-towed (flat-towing, of course, referring to the practice of towing a vehicle without a trailer and, therefore, with all four of its wheels on the ground).

Even in a vehicle with a conventional automatic transmission which does, indeed, have a neutral position, the gearbox would be destroyed by flat towing as the driveshaft will still be turning the inside of the transmission. A car with a manual transmission should be able to be flat-towed, but finding a new car with a clutch pedal these days will be the big challenge. Certainly that’s the case in the type of multi-seater vehicle you’ve nominated. And many modern four-wheel-drives and SUVs have permanent all-wheel-drive which is also mechanically unsuitable for flat-towing.

The other catch is that a lot of car-makers say that flat-towing their product will void any driveline warranty. You need to check with each manufacturer before taking the plunge. And don’t forget that different states and territories have different rules about flat-towing (it is legal across Australia, but the details vary). You also need to keep in mind towing limits which vary across different makes and models. Flat-towing is big in North America, but it has never really caught on here.

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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002 Towing Capacity

The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara has maximum towing capacity of 1850kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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