2001 Suzuki Vitara JLX review from North America
"It was an decent vehicle."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well the power window on the driver side was the first thing to go. It would go down at a slant. To get the window back up you had to lift the window back in place.
Other problem was the paint. We have a lot of salt here on the roads in the winter, that may have been a factor. Anyways lots of little rusty dots showed up. Nothing terribly noticable unless you looked closely. Makes you wonder what the car will look like in a couple years tho.
Wind noise was a factor on the highway.
General comments?
Good gas mileage. Handled really well in the snow. Gotta love shift on the fly 4 wheel drive. Excellent turning and low roll factor. Good little SUV for city driving. Doesn't make sense to have a big-ass Excursion to drive to work.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2004 |