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Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7

2001-06 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 was introduced in the 2001 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. The driver's seat tipped toward the B-pillar. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the left tibia indicate that injury to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Forces on the left lower leg were just high enough to indicate the possibility of injury.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's knees and shins hit the knee bolster below the steering wheel.

Additional features:

Antilock brakes (optional)
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Plus 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 3,682 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 184 in.
Width: 70 in.
Engine: 2.7 L V6
EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 20 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 6, 2006