Suzuki Vitara Review | 10 reasons to buy a Suzuki Vitara - The most reliable SUV

[@eikhansen]

Just bought one myself. The value for money is amazing. I tried a Toyota and a Ford, before trying the Vitara. None of them can compare to the drivability this car offers. It’s a cheap car, but it feels and looks expensive. Measured against the competition, the quality is just unmatched in this price range. Get behind the wheel of one yourself and test drive it. The salesman doesn’t need a fancy sales pitch, he/she just needs to give you a set of keys and the car will sell itself.

[@volt8684]

My neighbour has had a renault Ariana, an mg suv(ev) and he’s just bought a new 1.4 vitara and says it the best car he’s ever owned. The sz5 has so many goodies

[@dominadorjramoroso7300]

This is my 2nd SUZUKI Vitara SZT Mild Hybrid. I've got my 2nd last year June 2023 . Never complain of any engine issues. So fast and reliable car for a small SUV, very stable car at the speed of 140 km/hour, Very strong engine with the boosterjet engine installed on it. Beautiful car design, so cool. I luv to drive it in Ireland.

[@ramabajapal2995]

I got one used almost 2 years ago, 2016 1.6 VVTi with 70k miles, very, very reliable, and very economical. The only thing that makes me think to sell in the next 2 years is 5 speed gearbox, which driving highway makes it a bit uncomfortable and noizy, and cheap, very cheap plastics inside. Otherwise, anyone who can tolerate these two elements, I highly suggest it, the most reliable car I ever had.

[@PhilipBeavan-mu7xn]

I've just bought a Vitara SZ5 2018 / 38000 miles - fantastic car , panoramic sunroof, 1.4 petrol - energetic and sprightly - all the obvious tech - smart and comfortable - proper 4 wheel drive - ultra reliable - love driving it

[@bondjamesbond9041]

These are very good cars. I have the earlier 1.4 boosterjet engine and it is VERY nippy and economical. Love my Vitara and would not consider any other brand at the price. Good review.

[@iconicshrubbery]

8:15 When I bought mine I raised the seat right up as I'm 5' 6". Perfect! The presenter here seems to not have noticed the raising lever🙉

[@ottiecastro9668]

Durability and Reliability felt during my 6months of use 1,6 all grip.

[@nks80]

Just purchased a 2021 Vitara in black, mid spec SZ-T. Looking forward to collecting it on Monday coming

[@johnbanksreviews]

Amazing, you’re going to love it!

[@smallstationni]

Love my 2017 model only have it 2 months

[@Lufe6301]

Had a Grand Vitara for ten years followed by (now) a VItara for the last 8 no problems with either. Pretty basic cars but reliable economical and reasonable price, What's not to like about that.

[@lynjames6223]

We own a 2018 1.6 Vitara diesel. Great car, fantastic spec, and bomb proof reliable. Also way better service from dealership than any other that we have used.

[@volt8684]

And very noisey

[@lynjames6223]

@@volt8684 This is my 3rd Vitara and none of them have been noisey, check your tyre pressures

[@aurigacap8584]

I'm buying a new 1.4 hybrid 4x4 downsizing from my 16 year old Subaru Forester, having tried most of the alternatives. Frankly, along with the Dacia Duster, it's the only serious multi purpose, smaller SUV for those of us who have to cope regularly with bad roads in bad weather, the odd muddy track, towing something etc , as well as the usual stuff. The rest (Kamiq/Tcross, Yaris Cross/LexusLBX, Honda HRV) are essentially pricier versions of ordinary compact saloons with a bit more ground clearance, but not designed for anything other than urban use and motorways. Some, eg the HRV, can't even tow anything. The Vitara beat the latest Duster because of the smoothness of it's engine and sharper road handling, though the Duster wins off road. The Vitara also has far better all round visibility than any - more important than the size of it's touch screen and soft touch plastics if you are my age. And even the cheapest model has all the latest safety kit - no extras. Buy one discounted, before it is replaced, with something less capable and more fashionable next year (?)

[@simshogun2240]

Mother, in her 80's really needed an automatic, searched and looked at many cars and Suzuki Vitara on the shortlist and whittled down to the Vitara Alldrive as she really needed 4 wheel drive, her drive is steep and even in snow it gest out easily in snow mode, auto V manual economy? she gets 46MPG in real world driving, auto lighta and wipers, hill hold and many more things she likes, cheap to run and service and she doesn't do Lewis Hamilton round the streets, does what it says, does it well, and is not top in any area but very high in all areas, top pensioners or family cay.

[@mikethemech]

Amazing SUV.

[@Heer1ify]

I gota decide between this and the yaris cross. Edging towards vitara tho because of the equipment level in SZ5

[@sadiqhussain3833]

ur review is awesome.. ❤❤

[@pauld7827]

I've had Vitara's since 1997 (when they still had proper ladder frame chassis!) and changing them every 3 years, so quite a few. The only problem I ever had was the radio not connecting to Apple car play, the radio was German! Sadly, I fell for the EV con and bought a car that was nearly twice as expensive and I deeply regret it. Public charging is now more expensive than petrol! That car goes back towards the end of the year and I'll probably get either another Vitara, or have a look at the new Dacia Duster.

[@zoltanrudolf]

EVs sure are a con!

[@jameshunter7181]

All the reviews I have seen about the Vitara state that it's the most reliable car on the road.

[@RandomStuff424_TechandStuff]

The one to have is the earlier 1.4 booster jet S model with All Grip all wheel drive. Nippy, reasonable handling on road, ok off road. It's actually got diff lock, albeit not a mechanical one, but its OK. Its got 138hp as standard and goes quite well as its quite light. Because it's turbo its only about £350 to get it stage one remapped to 166/170 hp though. Spiritual successor to the old Subaru Forester Turbo, as they are all knackered now and also only do about 18mpg. Vitara S also has a clock which they appear to have subsequently removed from the model in this video! When compared with the trendy new Jimny, a boosterjet 1.4 S is a better, larger, faster car, almost as good off road and miles better on road for half the price! Just not a fashionable shape and not available in lime green! I wanted a Jimny because they look cool and I need a 4x4, but when I saw how ridiculously expensive they still are and how much better a Vitara is as an everyday proposition, I went for the latter and saved over 10 grand. Of course she wont tell you how much better the Vitara S is than what they replaced it with because they just want to sell you the new one!

[@jameshunter7181]

Upgraded hp sounds good to me, especially because the new 1.5 hybrid is way too slow and the fuel economy isn't any lower than the 1.4

[@user-pd1ww3nk1g]

I had the 2022 Vitara in a manual and couldn't fault it one bit. City and urban driving got 610km with a full tank, if I drove on the highway everyday then even more. Such a great car. Not over priced and great engines. Suzuki's are the best in my opinion, I live in Australia here. 😊

[@MuhammadAli-hr1bj]

I'm convinced, well presented.

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

Wonderful car ( i have it with the same colour) and Wonderful woman

[@jamesdoran6017]

Hands down Suzuki cars are definitely the most reliable and I should know because I've owned a mark 2 Suzuki ignis for 10 years which covered 130 miles on original timing chain and never used a drop of oil while similar European timing chain cars engine would just fall apart and are rubbish in comparison.

[@nicholasnickson7254]

You really need to show medium suitcases in the back to give a reasonable idea what you can carry. I like three medium suitcases packed on their side and a large soft bag on top of the three. That's what I want to see .

[@jameshunter7181]

First priority for me is reliability and then fuel economy and the Vitara sits at the top of these from what I have seen.

[@tricia-dawnchaitram3918]

I love my 2019 model Vitara.

[@Raja-Irfan]

Vitara is a great car

[@Heer1ify]

Leg room in the back seems pretty generous for a small SUV

[@ObsLevelCrossings]

economy spelt wrong at 7:23

[@ygwu1928]

i bought a vitara-s one month ago. It is really a good car to drive. But, there is one issue that I worry about. the capacity of the battery. Sometimes, it just has a level-1 battery, so I worry that the battery capacity will be consumed completely.

[@disciplinedwarrior]

No need to worry mate, change it to a better battery after the warranty expires.

[@colinhall8998]

What happened to your jeans?

[@TRPGpilot]

Thats the style, dont you know? LOL (it's a generation thing I suppose but not for me).

[@ajitp3756]

Thats fashion .

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

The best b-suv of the world

[@stefanlageambecker6077]

Yep never brake down fun to drive to.

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

@@stefanlageambecker6077 vitara forever❤️👍

[@iconicshrubbery]

Mine brakes fine. Light so fun 2 drive too

[@robertjames3860]

I had the top spec all grip diesel. In three years and 40k miles, it had.......new rear axle as it had been built misaligned, new undertrays as they came off hitting standing water, rear brakes under warranty twice, two clutches and two dual mass flywheels all under warranty (note 20 hours workshop time to change a clutch on the diesel, engine has to come out !), engine remap because there was emissions cheat software and suzuki were forced to fix the cars (done under the guise of "emissions improvement") , oh and the seat squab split. The garage also were concerned over the gearchange being overly notchy but by then it was time for it to go. Such a shame as i really liked the car and it was a much more involving car to drive and own than my current cupra formentor which whilst it hasnt gone wrong, is just the most horrid and frustrating car to own.

[@jameshunter7181]

Could be that you may have been unlucky with your Suzuki as it's the first time I have seen a report saying it has so many problems.

[@noneofurbizness5155]

Easily the best value wagon. Suzuki is quite overlooked currently but the reliability and quality probably mean it is only a matter of time before people start looking at them more and the prices will go ^^^

[@sadiqhussain3833]

impressive

[@W42PZ]

"Equipment levels are extremely high". Where's the central clock gone?

[@ErkOYAL]

Vitara ❤

[@AbandonEarth911]

Has anybody given the Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet mild hybrid a Remap?

[@jonesy66691]

CTC performance have done it with the hybrid swift sport. The Vitara is the same engine and hybrid system so it is probably possible.

[@AbandonEarth911]

@@jonesy66691 Thank you for the information.

[@jameshunter7181]

@@jonesy66691 Glad to hear that, I have found in the past that when I had that done to my 2'0l diesel the fuel consumption dropped because of the extra power and the gear ratio wasn't changed.

[@slpn1]

04:19 - "Don't worry, we'll fix it in post production"

[@m4st3rm1nd9]

Did she leave auto social UK? Who is John Banks?

[@Palsrible]

I have the number of a good seamstress to repair your torn pants.

[@TRPGpilot]

ROFL 🙂

[@shivamgaba22]

this engine should be released in India

[@ozzyhono2077]

Same lady we're complaining about Suzuki in another video lol 😂

[@michellesalt3101]

Echonomy

[@john-fl2qu]

NO CLOCK ?

[@AbandonEarth911]

The 1.4 mild hybrid SZ5 does have a clock.

[@TRPGpilot]

@@AbandonEarth911Probabaly a digital one in the instrument cluster. The clock space blank just looks cheap. I prefer the GV models up to 2015.

[@arielban1]

This is a sales job for vitara

[@macraghnaill3553]

I am thinking of buying a Vitara as my next car, Don't want electric and hybrid is not suitable for low mileage. A good review but presenter could do with new jeans, looks really scruffy

[@peteharris556]

Had one in the US. Underpowered. Unenviable mpg. Very old technology. Worst build quality I have ever owned to date. Basically reliable car.

[@jdmguy44]

Don't see how you could have owned one in the US given it was never sold there. 😂

[@Wajang1]

Patreon for new pants. 😂 and nice car.

[@miklosdruskoczi7687]

kia niro is another level

[@johnbanksreviews]

Do you think so?

[@harry-james-books]

Those jeans are hardly worth wearing 😄

[@OzgunDoganbaloglu]

Fuel echonomy!😁😆😂

[@MrAstra001]

The presenter didn`t show were in the car her pants got ripped. But anyway thanks for the warning. I^d be careful wearing my finest trousers if driving this model.

[@mikegriffiths9322]

The accent of the presenter nearly turned me off the car.. Must be from Essex.

[@Tjcars100]

Hhhh

[@J2I3H]

Your outfit looks horrible, i normally don't care, but this is next level😂

[@stephenhall3515]

A very superficial review and the torn jeans 'image' is a passé cliché limiting the lifespan of the review. Fortunately, the car is far better than the advertising and showroom staff are generally up to the job. Advertising is very important for perceived smaller brands of consistent excellent, as in the case of Suzuki. Unfortunately, this very lame review is an example of how NOT to do it.

[@johnbanksreviews]

We love that Tish chooses to keep her review casual Stephen, along with her clothes. Many of our customers like her reviews but that’s ok, we do not have to all like the same things. Have a nice day and we’re glad you like the Vitara.

[@bondjamesbond9041]

@@johnbanksreviews Agree she is a very good car reviewer. Well done Tish.