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Suzuki Grand Vitara

2006-13 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

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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The Suzuki Grand Vitara was redesigned for the 2006 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head approached but did not hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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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.
The dummy's head came very close to the B-pillar during rebound but did not hit it.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover (beginning with 2009 models)
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4wd
Class: Small SUV
Weight: 3,710 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted side torso airbags
Wheelbase: 104 in.
Length: 176 in.
Width: 71 in.
Engine: 2.7 L V6
EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 21 mpg highway

Last updated: October 29, 2012