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 Volkswagen T-Cross Comparison
Suzuki Vitara
Volkswagen T-Cross
2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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2024 Volkswagen
T-Cross
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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
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Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO ALLGRIP
Based on the Volkswagen T-Cross 85TFSI STYLE (RESTRICTED FEAT)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
47L
273 to 291 km
40L
216 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $40,990
$29,850 - $33,750
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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
- Mature on-road manners
- Well-packaged interior
- Fetching in R-Line spec
Misses
- Ticking options gets expensive
- Missing driver assistance features
- New model is less than a year away
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$600)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1373 - 1586 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.6L | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 86kW - 103kW | 85kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 156Nm - 220Nm | 200Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4400 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11 | 10.5 | |
