2019 Suzuki Vitara: Best Small Crossover On Sale?

[@richardsmith2879]

I’ve had a 1.4 Boosterjet for three years now and nothing has gone wrong. Once it didn’t start, but that was because I wasn’t putting enough pressure on the brake pedal. It’s fun to drive, and in Sport you really can feel the rear wheels kicking in to tighten the line around bends. I’ve driven a Mokka and the ride was truly lumpy and unsettled, and it handled badly too. Nor is the Capture as much fun. At the price it’s great, I just wish it had a longer warranty. My third Suzuki by the way: no problems.

[@antares7368]

What's the brake pedal got do with starting the engine?

[@richardsmith2879]

@@antares7368 . It’s automatic, so you need to press the brake with the selector in Park to allow the starter to work. On manuals the brake and clutch need to be depressed. These were always sensible precautions but now they are engineered in by law.

[@antares7368]

@@richardsmith2879 Thanks for the reply Richard, I had no idea these things were compulsory on new cars. I have only ever owned manuals and my current car is 14 years old so you can see I'm a little out of touch on these matters.

[@ThaBeatHunter1987]

Hi Richard.. just doing my research.. I’m strictly looking for Japanese reliability, owned my Mitsubishi for years without any problems.. How’s the Vitara getting on ? Have you had any niggles ?

[@5huggy5huggy72]

Having test drove the 1600 (2016 - 66 plate ) 2 year old - YESTERDAY! (23/09/2019) - - I went back and bought it TODAY 24th

[@volt8684]

Have watched a suzuki garage in oz and they say 1.6 is their most reliable

[@rickydoolous5356]

I own the naturally aspirated 1.6 front wheel drive Szt and find it quite a refined drive after owning diesels for the previous 15 years. Also the economy is quite impressive too easily topping 50 mpg on a run.

[@summerhot8278]

Do you have the auto or manual one?

[@volt8684]

Yeah had a sx4 cross same engine and 50 mpg incredible

[@bn8992]

I am the owner of suzuki vitara 1.4. The version is best equipped. Such a version costs as much as the average of the competition. I only have a problem with scratches on the glass. They are visible only in a sunny day. The boot lid was a problem. The sheets are thin and do not close properly. It requires a lot of power. on Polish discussion forums, they warn against using a lot of power because it can cause sensor failures. Would I buy this car for the second time yes, it is a very grateful car. Greetings from Poland

[@momchilyordanov8190]

I have a Suzuki Baleno and the front windshield is scratched pretty visibly in just 2 years of use. Apparently they use some sort of plastic that is too soft. I used the same brand of wipers and ice scrapers on my previous car and didn't have a single scratch on the windshield.

[@Commodore_heavywave]

Got mine 1.6 petrol. Beautiful and fun to drive

[@whyalwaysme2522]

I'll buy the Suzuki because of its heritage and proven use and abuse.

[@sunilayya8948]

Suzuki topped the 2018 what car ? Reliability survey too.

[@patrickbarks997]

I think it looks good in black, not so much in the other colours

[@konliner9286]

Haha I thought Im the only one who think so.

[@alantheangler6768]

Brilliant little car. It’s so much better to drive than the competition in this class, especially the 1.4 boosterjet. I didn’t have any issues with the manual gearbox, actually felt quite sporty. Wouldn’t recommend the auto though.

[@marianLA3978]

I'm considering the 1.4 auto, why wouldn't you recommend it?

[@4figgis957]

I would suggest you invest in a spirit level and check out what a flat floor is.

[@gillianhazell659]

It's a great all round car

[@leojacob3344]

Guys could you suggest please-i'm trying to choose between suzuki vitara 1.4 2020 vs Nissan Qashqai 1.2

[@alinmarta727]

Hi Leo, the Vitara si a smaller car and where i am from, it is about 2500 euro cheaper than the Qashqai at similar trim levels. I went for thr Vitara myself, but that is because i do not need a big car and also had a tighter budget. Also heard Suzuki has slightly better reliability. Just my thoughts.

[@alinmarta727]

Forgot to mention, currently Vitara is only available in the mild hybrid version. For me this is a bit more important, because we get a around 500 euro off the price of a new car if it has a hybrid system, compared to a normal gasoline or diesel engine+ lower annual taxes. But this currently is the policy in Romania and it may change. Other countries have different policies

[@leojacob3344]

@@alinmarta727 thank you Alin

[@leojacob3344]

@@alinmarta727 i've been driving sx4 1st generation and tried the new one during the test,however i must admit that vitara made much more better impression. Now we also got vitara 1.6 patrol:)yet 1.4 is more stronger

[@Paul-gl5kn]

I purchased a Suzuki Vitara 66plate petrol June 2020. Thought is was a good choice having second thoughts now. When i first got the car i thought why does it not start as quick as my other car Vauxall corsa petrol. Cut a long story short i had it serviced to manufacturers standards. A week later i had not driven it for only 2 days it took 10 seconds to start was just cranking all that time. Be careful I've read the same issues on the Suzuki forums

[@volt8684]

Which engine

[@colcurinho]

Vitara vs Duster... qual melhor?

[@andresaries2850]

i was about to buy the duster this week but i heard that there is a problem, when you put the air conditioning it looses strenght, and aparently no one yet knows why.

[@blase1856]

definetly the vitara

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

The model including the Brezza discontinued in 2023 replaced by all new Grand Vitara & Fronx .

[@sunilayya8948]

Matt watson of car wow too rated this over the honda hrv and Peugeot 2008.

[@volt8684]

Matt says what they pay him to say.

[@jamesinbradford5882]

I love my 1.0 turbo boosterjet great to drive, mpg good but....I collected it brand new just before Christmas 2018, it was rejected 25 days later to a electrical problem ( took 3 months to find the fault by the dealer), the replacement was fine for 2 months then the check strap on the drivers door snapped , causing the window not to go down all the way and bent the door a little. Suzuki and Dealer blaming me for the damage,saying I either opened it too far or the wind blew it open. This will be my last Suzuki. Ps. A few hours writing this the replacement check strap broke !

[@gundross]

Yup, everyone know your story, spammer

[@jamesinbradford5882]

It broke again , so something new ! I’m glad you read all the comments I make !

[@bazahaza]

@@jamesinbradford5882 I seen you on Viva Vitara. High Wind caught your door unfortunately and warped the door frame. So Suzuki would not help you.

[@jamesinbradford5882]

Bazahaza the wind didn’t catch it, if it had I would have paid for the damage myself ! 7 weeks of hell !!! All I want is a quiet life but 2 Vitara’s have made my life hell !

[@bazahaza]

@@jamesinbradford5882 I read this comment from the forum"In 22 year’s driving 8 car’s this has never happened. Build quality is very poor ! I think it happened Saturday when it was pouring down, I opened the door very quickly to get in." Now you go around youtube slagging the car off?

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

Chris Knapman my cousin Chris Lewis I lost would've fix old Chevrolet Rekord of his uncle Stefanus for us to hit the long road everything over for me now he would've changed my life .

[@amana1480]

Hello is it 2wd or 4wd?

[@bobjamieson8365]

both.

[@robertlangham2356]

I really want to like your review but at 1.00 you state the seats fold down "completely flat". Really ? Do they ? They don't look flat. If you cannot get this correct, what else in this review is inaccurate ?

[@CosgroveNotts]

Definitely not flat

[@5huggy5huggy72]

If head rests are removed - THEY fold FLAT

[@leethatsme1988]

My sisters friend bought a 2017 1.4 boosterjet. Pretty punchy engine. She having problems with it now though, buzzing noise in reverse, windscreen wash pump replaced under warranty and now as a minor oil leak due to an air line crack at the bottom of the engine just above sump pan. I feel bad now for reccomending suzuki to her 😂. Ive had them for years i had 2 ignis 1.3, a swift, and a liana 2004. And they havent been that reliable to be honnest.

[@heikohehn7619]

I had two Swifts before and the SZ5 now. Any major problems? No. Very minor malfunctions of the Swift had been repaired without being charged as a gesture of dealer's goodwill.

[@leethatsme1988]

@@heikohehn7619 i had the 2005 swift 1.3 petrol. Nippy and fun to drive. Gearbox went then headgasket not after replacing gearbox. Bought an ignis 2001, actualy loved the car but brake issue's accured, immobiliser playing up, then bottom balljoint went so went to change it when bolt head snapped off so lost my temper with it. so Bought another ignis 2000 model, front brake disks kept warping no matter what disks i used, catalyst went and so i fked that off aswell. I bought a suzuki liana 1.6 petrol estate 2004. Love it to bits but its nothing but problems. Push folk for clutch inside gearbox snapped off so another gearbox was in order. Months later gearbox going stiff in 1st and 2nd, external headgasket leaking oil. Engine now tapping on coldstart. Rear brake drums cracked i fix 1 thing up pops another 2 problems its like wakka mole 😡. Im getting 20 - 25 mpg in city and 33mpg long journeys, coolant system now started playing up. My first car was a fiat punto 3 door 2003 1.2 with 144k miles on it. Never had 1 issue with it in 2 years ownership. Never again will i buy a suzuki.

[@youssefgmail7]

In general they are very reliable, one of the best

[@ExeterRipper]

Where did you get this guy from? Looks like he’s dressed to collect his kids from school!

[@volt8684]

@Lisa Rojas me presenters should look the part

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

Kia Sonet came 2021 to South Africa instead of Stonic South Africa Should receive Telluride because 2021 Hyundai Pallisade its sister model than came Kia Venga Cee'd Pro Cee'd SUV Niro the first Cee'd was in South Africa Forte Cerato in America Hyundai was Avante over in the US not anymore is Elantra now the Honda Jazz is Fit but now Fit in South Africa also the Ballade is City Citi Golf Rabit yip all countries dont have it the same if it comes to vechiles .

[@sametunal]

not crossover. it's a suv.

[@hellocars2567]

How to laugh date

[@stevebarila9917]

Own the 1.4L top spec model with auto transmission. Atrocious build quality, poor milage, have experienced multiple mechanical faults. Worst car I've ever owned. Am currently trying to sell it before the warranty expires.

[@Coordinator61]

I do not believe this at all. I owe a 2019 all wheel drive 1400 turbo topspec 6 speed automatic. Best car i ever had and build quality is very good.

[@stevebarila9917]

@@Coordinator61 Glad to hear that you have had more luck than me. I managed to get rid of that lemon just before the warranty expired.