Article From Motor Trend Magazine
First Drive: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
| 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara |
| Base Price | $25,294 |
| Price as tested | $25,294 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 2.7L / 185-hp / 184 lb-ft 24-valve DOHC V-6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed man; 5-speed auto |
| Curb weight (f/r dist) | 3709 lb (51 / 49%) |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Length x Width x Height | 176.0 x 71.3 x 66.7 in |
| 0-60 mph | 9.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 17.0 sec @ 80.1 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 122 ft |
| 600-foot slalom | 59.9 mph (avg) |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.69 g (avg) |
| MT Figure Eight | 30.3 sec @ 0.51 g (avg) |
| EPA City/Hwy Fuel Econ | 18-19/23-24 mpg |