The All-New Grand Vitara Arrives at CMH Umhlanga Suzuki

There is a new flagship in town, filled to the brim with new technology, luxury features and an eye-catching design.

The all-new Suzuki Grand Vitara is now officially on sale at CMH Suzuki Umhlanga. The Grand Vitara is available with the choice of two different drivetrain options, including the first-ever mild hybrid petrol-electric powertrain from Suzuki Auto South Africa, three gearbox options and the choice between two- and four-wheel drive.

While the new Grand Vitara shared no technology or platforms with its predecessor, its imposing design does nod the head to this iconic vehicle. Viewed from the outside, the new Grand Vitara has a modern interpretation of its forebear's clamshell bonnet, which in this case is more sculpted, with the large and imposing wheel arches housing its large alloy wheels. Iconic roof rails round off this sculpted design.

If the exterior design makes a promise of flagship-level luxury and comfort, then the interior of the Grand Vitara definitely delivers.

Occupants in the Grand Vitara are greeted first by plush seats that have been designed especially for this model range. The seats, along with the suspension system and electric steering, have been created specifically to produce the most comfortable ride on rough and uneven surfaces.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara will be offered with the choice of two versions of Suzuki's K15 engine. First is the K15B, a naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 77 kW at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4 400 rpm.

The second engine on offer, and a first for Suzuki in South Africa, is the K15C petrol engine with mild hybrid electric power (code named SHVS or Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki).

This engine uses a much higher compression ratio than its sibling (12.0:1) and an always-on mild-hybrid system with a power output of 75.8 kW at 6 000 rpm and 136.8 Nm at 4 400 rpm.

In the Grand Vitara Hybrid, this system lowers the average fuel consumption from 6 litres / 100 km to 5.6 litres / 100 km, despite the additional 125 kg of the all-wheel drive system.

As can be expected from Suzuki, the entire Grand Vitara range has the same very high level of safety. This starts in the vehicle's design, which includes the newest generation of Suzuki's Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) to not only absorb crash energy but disperse it along energy channels to prevent the cabin from deforming as far as possible and keep all occupants safe.

All models have six airbags as standard, including side curtain airbags that stretch across the length of the cabin. All models also feature electronic stability control (ESP), ABS brakes with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Hill Hold Assist (HHA) and rear parking sensors as standard.

Contact Christo and his team of friendly sales professionals at CMH Suzuki Umhlanga, for more information on this amazing new offer, and arrange for a test drive ASAP. You can reach Christo or his friendly team members Shaeem, Phumi, Hanson, Blake, Shane or Terence, on landline 031 502 5565 or visit their showroom at 6 Sunset Close, Umhlanga Ridge, and drive away in a Grand Vitara.