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Inspired by a new era of automotive personalization, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) presents its latest creation – a Suzuki Grand Vitara SÚV specially designed to match the personality of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr., co-host of the new urban show, 'The Drop,' on the national Sí TV network.
As an í example of its growing outreach to younger car buyers, Suzuki is sponsoring a series of §egmènts on the Sí TV entertainment í variety show and is customizing a different Suzuki vehicle for each of the show's four Generation Y hosts. ' s The Grand Vitara developed for 28-year-old Kareem reflects his self-described 'sporty, high-tech' personality and identification wîth his Trinidad and Tobago heritage, exemplified by elements of that country's flag incorporated into the exterior ' s paint treatment, seats and corners of the floor mats.
While Kareem's specially modified SÚV ' s – best described by him as an 'Athletic James Bond-type of SÚV,' Abdul-Jabbar Jr. saw the potential in the production Grand Vitara and gave the customizing team his wish list from which to create his one-of-a-kind concept vehicle.
Enhancements by Pacific Coast Motoring reflect Kareem's personality ' s and include custom paint on all rims; custom upper and lower grilles; performance dual exhaust system; Sony Playstation 2; seven-inch monitors set into headrests; Crestron Home Automation Multi-Media head unit; leather-wrapped seats wîth red piping and a basketball hoop in the rear compartment. Sound enhancements for this unique vehicle include powerful 900-watt amplifiers and 1250-watt sub-amplifier for the 10- inch subwoofer.
Beyond the customized enhancements, even a production Grand Vitara delivers on the Suzuki 'have-it-all' philosophy, offering value-minded buyers an SÚV that is right-sized, fullyequipped and delivers impressively wîth a truck-type ladder frame, a standard 2.5-liter V6 engine and an available dual-range four-wheel-drive system that goes where many light-duty all-wheeldrive vehicles simply can't. ' t. For 2005, the Grand Vitara boasts an impressive roster of standard features including power windows, door locks and side mirrors; tilt §teering wheel; keyless remote entry; automatic climate control; in-dash CD player wîth seven speakers including two dash-mounted tweeters and an adjustable power subwoofer; and §teering-wheel-mounted audio controls. Possibly the most amazing thing about the Grand Vitara is its starting MSRP between $18,399 and $22,599.Source - American Suzuki Motor Corporation
As an í example of its growing outreach to younger car buyers, Suzuki is sponsoring a series of §egmènts on the Sí TV entertainment í variety show and is customizing a different Suzuki vehicle for each of the show's four Generation Y hosts. ' s The Grand Vitara developed for 28-year-old Kareem reflects his self-described 'sporty, high-tech' personality and identification wîth his Trinidad and Tobago heritage, exemplified by elements of that country's flag incorporated into the exterior ' s paint treatment, seats and corners of the floor mats.
While Kareem's specially modified SÚV ' s – best described by him as an 'Athletic James Bond-type of SÚV,' Abdul-Jabbar Jr. saw the potential in the production Grand Vitara and gave the customizing team his wish list from which to create his one-of-a-kind concept vehicle.
Enhancements by Pacific Coast Motoring reflect Kareem's personality ' s and include custom paint on all rims; custom upper and lower grilles; performance dual exhaust system; Sony Playstation 2; seven-inch monitors set into headrests; Crestron Home Automation Multi-Media head unit; leather-wrapped seats wîth red piping and a basketball hoop in the rear compartment. Sound enhancements for this unique vehicle include powerful 900-watt amplifiers and 1250-watt sub-amplifier for the 10- inch subwoofer.
Beyond the customized enhancements, even a production Grand Vitara delivers on the Suzuki 'have-it-all' philosophy, offering value-minded buyers an SÚV that is right-sized, fullyequipped and delivers impressively wîth a truck-type ladder frame, a standard 2.5-liter V6 engine and an available dual-range four-wheel-drive system that goes where many light-duty all-wheeldrive vehicles simply can't. ' t. For 2005, the Grand Vitara boasts an impressive roster of standard features including power windows, door locks and side mirrors; tilt §teering wheel; keyless remote entry; automatic climate control; in-dash CD player wîth seven speakers including two dash-mounted tweeters and an adjustable power subwoofer; and §teering-wheel-mounted audio controls. Possibly the most amazing thing about the Grand Vitara is its starting MSRP between $18,399 and $22,599.Source - American Suzuki Motor Corporation
The Suzuki Sidekick, as it was known in North America, was produced under various names from 1989 through 2003. The Sidekick was known by many names; in Europe it was the Vitara as well as North America after 1999, and the Suzuki Escudo, which was produced from 1989 through 2004. The project was a joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki. GM's version were known as the Geo Tracker, after 1998 they were the Chevrolet Tracker. In Canada they were the Pontiac Sunrunner, in Spain it was the Santana 300 and 350. It even carried a Mazda badge in the Japanese market.
For the North American market, the Suzuki Sidekick was first introduced in 1989. It was offered in two bodystyles including a two-door convertible or hardtop. The JA version was fitted with a 1.3-liter engine. The JX and JLX trim levels had a 1.6-liter engine rated at 80 horsepower and given a four-wheel drive system. The JLX version was removed from the line-up in 1990. A four-door version of the Sidekick was introduced in 1991, sitting on a larger wheelbase, and greatly enhancing the versatility and appeal of the vehicle. A Sport version appeared in 1996, featuring a 1.8-liter engine that was good for 120 horsepower. The package included 16-inch alloy wheels, a two-tone paint scheme, and dual airbags for safety.
1996 was the same year Suzuki introduced their X-90, which was basically a Sidekick with two doors, seating for two, a trunk, removable T-bar roof, and a much rounder body. Mechanically, they were identical. The X-90 never sold well as the public did not agree with the design. Production lasted for a short time, ending in 1998.
In 1999, the Sidekick/Escudo/Vitara was redesigned. For North America, the name 'Sidekick' was dropped in favor of Vitara. The four-seater vehicle could be purchased with a 1.3L, 1.6L, or 1.8L four-cylinder engine with carburetion or electronic fuel injection. Diesel engines were made available in Europe. A four-speed manual was standard, with a five-speed manual and automatic being offered as optional equipment. The Vitara came in two- or four-door models or soft-top 2-door models.
The Vitara remained in production in North America until 2003. Its twin, the Chevrolet Tracker, follwed the same fortune the following year.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
For more information and related vehicles, click hereFor the North American market, the Suzuki Sidekick was first introduced in 1989. It was offered in two bodystyles including a two-door convertible or hardtop. The JA version was fitted with a 1.3-liter engine. The JX and JLX trim levels had a 1.6-liter engine rated at 80 horsepower and given a four-wheel drive system. The JLX version was removed from the line-up in 1990. A four-door version of the Sidekick was introduced in 1991, sitting on a larger wheelbase, and greatly enhancing the versatility and appeal of the vehicle. A Sport version appeared in 1996, featuring a 1.8-liter engine that was good for 120 horsepower. The package included 16-inch alloy wheels, a two-tone paint scheme, and dual airbags for safety.
1996 was the same year Suzuki introduced their X-90, which was basically a Sidekick with two doors, seating for two, a trunk, removable T-bar roof, and a much rounder body. Mechanically, they were identical. The X-90 never sold well as the public did not agree with the design. Production lasted for a short time, ending in 1998.
In 1999, the Sidekick/Escudo/Vitara was redesigned. For North America, the name 'Sidekick' was dropped in favor of Vitara. The four-seater vehicle could be purchased with a 1.3L, 1.6L, or 1.8L four-cylinder engine with carburetion or electronic fuel injection. Diesel engines were made available in Europe. A four-speed manual was standard, with a five-speed manual and automatic being offered as optional equipment. The Vitara came in two- or four-door models or soft-top 2-door models.
The Vitara remained in production in North America until 2003. Its twin, the Chevrolet Tracker, follwed the same fortune the following year.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
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