2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD, Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2014
Price :	MSRP: $19,495-25,245 Invoice: $18,715-24,235
Weight :	3468 lbs \| 1573.058 kg
MPG City :	19
MPG Highway :	26

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2393 cc \| 146.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	92.0 mm \| 3.622 in.
Stroke :	30.0 mm \| 1.181 in.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.545
2nd Gear :	2.354
3rd Gear :	1.693
4th Gear :	1.241

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Print 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV RWD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 19.1%
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV AWD
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 18.5%

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20080603
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V085000
Summary	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Consequence	If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20110607
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V187000
Summary	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a length of 175.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a width of 71.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara had an MSRP of $19,495 - $$25,245 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara was a Inline 4 (2393 cc | 146.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have? A: The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.