2004 Suzuki Vitara LX review from North America
"Great little do anything SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window was cracked from a rock, and spread fast.
Weather strip around passenger door is coming off.
General comments?
This car has been perfect. I take it off-road almost every weekend. mine is stock, and it will go just about anywhere. now I wouldn't go rock crawling with it, but for some good old digging, dirt roads, etc it is great. I have had this thing on 2 wheels, every combination of 2 wheels. it gets about 22mpg in town, not great for a 2.6 v6 but good enough. the back seat is smaller than I would like.. but it works. I trust this car to take me anywhere common sense would allow, and even some places it wouldn't. my biggest complaint is freeway speeds are hard to maintain. past 65 and you have to punch it to keep up your speeds on any sized hill, though it will make it up without losing much speed, just a lot of gas. I am 6' and fit in this car just fine, given its small size this is nice.
Recommended Reviews:
![]() ![]() | Decent SUV, but could be a little better |
![]() ![]() | If thinking of buying a Small SUV deffinately consider a Vitara |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2006 |




