7.3
2023 Suzuki Vitara Turbo review
The Suzuki Vitara is getting on a bit in 2023, so how does it fare against fresher competition? We test the Turbo AllGrip version to find out.
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James Wong
Suzuki Vitara vs Mini Countryman Comparison
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2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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2024 Mini
Countryman
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
7.6
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Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO ALLGRIP
Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
47L
273 to 291 km
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $40,990
$45,000 - $77,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo performance, keen dynamics
- Fun colour options
- Decent boot given its compact dimensions
Misses
- Turbo AllGrip is too expensive
- Budget interior feel, sub-par infotainment
- Sorely lacking in assistance tech at this price point
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Untamed dials up design fun factor
- Good real-world EV range, engaging dynamics
- Boxy form lends for good passenger space
Misses
- Too darn expensive
- Missing key assistance features
- PHEV loses 45L of boot volume
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1373 - 1586 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 86kW - 103kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 156Nm - 220Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4400 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
