7.3
2023 Suzuki Vitara Turbo review
The Suzuki Vitara is getting on a bit in 2023, so how does it fare against fresher competition? We test the Turbo AllGrip version to find out.
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James Wong
2022 Suzuki Vitara vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Comparison
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2022 Suzuki
Vitara
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
7.9
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Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO ALLGRIP
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
47L
273 to 291 km
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$32,500 - $71,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo performance, keen dynamics
- Fun colour options
- Decent boot given its compact dimensions
Misses
- Turbo AllGrip is too expensive
- Budget interior feel, sub-par infotainment
- Sorely lacking in assistance tech at this price point
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,295)
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1373 - 1586 | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 86kW - 103kW | 77kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 156Nm - 220Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4400 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11 | 9.5 - 14 | |
