Taking The 2019 Suzuki Vitara ALLGRIP Off-Road

[@puravida9302]

I own one in Costa Rica. I've put it to the test. I get 45 on the highway with high octane fuel on auto mode, then in sport mode its sufficiently peppy and fun to drive on these winding mountain roads. This car is super light and in lock 4x4, it's very well at climbing up slippery muddy roads. Even in inclines. It's not real torquey nor does it have the clearance for safari type mudriding but if you want a car very capable of getting you through sandy beaches, muddy roads and up slippery inclines but still handles like a top and gets you amazing gas mileage this is the all around choice. I also have an awd crv that doesn't even come close to capabilities. The honda CRV gets only 34 compared to 45 and isn't offroad capable in the least bit. The vitara is far more fun to drive but sure it has somewhat of a cheaper interior but the price makes up fo it. Plus I find it much easier to wash. I don't care so much about whether some of the plastic in the car is "Soft touch" or not. The Crv does have quite s bit of space but for my wife, my toddler and me I find the vitara just as suitable space wise. The seats go down very nicely and there's plenty of space to haul things. I would close the vitara over the Honda for functionality, drivability, gas economy and it's offroad capability anyday.

[@heikohehn7619]

THIS is the video that demonstrates the significant difference between the Vitara and most of its competitors in this vehicle segment!

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much!

[@JordanTBDM]

I loved this review, you was honest about everything, even when your partner said "You can edit that bit out" ( 10:18 ). The fact that you had little off road experience and the regular road tyres was a great example to use to give out a clear point! I've gave you a like and a sub!

[@CarObsession]

Thanks Jordan, I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching, and thanks for subscribing.

[@martinramsey114]

Great review. Lovely natural explanation without sales hype. Your'e saying most people probably won't take it off road. This is the very reason I'm watching your video. There are so many videos showing 4 wheel drive vehicles, but not showing the off road capability. The only thing I'm not sure about is it's ability to climb a steep hill with wet grass. I currently have a 4.4 litre Range Rover (I use all the buttons on it). Having said that, I'm pretty sure the Suzuki would take me to where I want to go. Thanks

[@CarObsession]

Hi Martin, thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.

[@billjackson4703]

I bought one of these new, 3 years ago and after owning a Jeep, i would say the only thing holding back this car off road, would primarily be poor ground clearance. I could add the lack of low range too, but i find this isn't used much anyway! But, its surprising the sort of very steep rutted bush tracks this car will take me.

[@mudden]

Thank you for this review! I normally Drive a 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 but for winter driving and longer trips we drive a Subaru Outback. I'm thinking of changing the Subaru for a current model Vitara (i've had several Suzukis before). Living in rural Sweden often driving on bad roads, ice and snow, this was a good video showing the Vitaras capabilities from an ordinary drivers experience.

[@keithparish5863]

this was an awesome review; super helpful, and i was holding my breath at times when i thought you were stuck!

[@CarObsession]

Hey Keith, I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@keithparish5863]

Car Obsession I’ve got the new swift sport at the moment, but really want one of these for the mix of fun and practicality!

[@alexcrystos7730]

Just bought one of these and wondered how well it would handle off roading. Thanks a lot for the video!

[@CarObsession]

Hello Alex, I'm glad you found the video useful - thanks for watching!

[@Pembrey33]

“You can edit that bit out”. Too good, just like the video 👍

[@CarObsession]

Hi John, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@WidWool]

Thumbs up for the lady as she saved him a few times :) This is a nice video and I really wanted to see what the allgrip is capable of and it looks good :)

[@georgiadelamare-lyon9141]

I’m getting one and it will be going off road for work so thank you!!

[@CarObsession]

Hi Georgia, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback.

[@matheusmaia2150]

You just gotta put the right tires and BOOM, all ready!

[@dirkschellenberger6118]

The review has a great quality, as all the Car Obsession videos. Well done!

[@CarObsession]

Hi Dirk, thanks for watching and thanks for the lovely feedback!

[@brianmulvaney9375]

Great honest review, not doctored like some other reviewers.

[@CarObsession]

Thanks for the feedback Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@saviom8166]

The Indian variant of this car is the Grand Vitara, and it has a ground clearance of two hundred and ten millimetres. It has the same AllGrip Select.

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@welshman64]

Like you said the car was capabile of doing it and more , let down by summer tyres, more speed needed , great review love the channel,and great to see you and your wife having fun. Please more vids. Should have done this route at various times in the other modes too see, how they all preform 🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@CarObsession]

Hello Welsh Man 64, thanks for the kind feedback, and thanks for watching.

[@JuanMonsalve]

it made it despite the driver 🤣, you did great, cautious driver is good driver. remember that Suzuki is known for being a jumpy ride (that's their way with suspensions) and next time on mud/ice remember to keep the momentum going, you need that push to overcome obstacles

[@CarObsession]

Thanks for commenting Juan, and thanks for watching!

[@belahalok5063]

THE PROBLEM IS THAT YOU ARE WITH SUMMER TIRES....WINTER TIRES(FOR MUD AND SNOW) YOU SHOULD HAVE TASTED THIS ONE

[@nbravo2507]

Vitara have these kind of tires from factory

[@ludoweet]

Many thanks for your videos about Vitara, they helped me in my choice. I chose a pure petrol engine, not a mild hybrid for 2020. I now have 3 days exactly this model and color (without sunroof). I'm sending likes!

[@CarObsession]

Hey ludotweet, thanks for watching, and also for the great feedback!

[@mi604ek1]

Thank you for the review 👏👍🏿

[@CarObsession]

No worries, thanks for watching!

[@welshman64]

At 935 you ran over some metal, that’s all.good car brilliant review I have now ordered that model in white 4x4 auto, beast from the east suppose to return, in Jan Feb 2020 .🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❄️🌨

[@W42PZ]

You must read the Daily Mail!

[@ricglass5782]

she cant keep her mouth shut, can she? typical....I went to end now, she turned out to be an assett, well done. Thanks, you sowed me all I wanted to know, coming from a Jimny. Exccept for tyres and ground clearance, this Suzuki will do all I want and you showed me that. Why change from Jimny? The Vitara is more luxurious and smoother on road (and off), I am older now (70) and want a bit more comfort than Jimny provides.. I was looking for a 2024 Viara 4wd off road review BUT this was all I could find, same car anyhow. That lassie was an assett in the end and made the journey more enjoyable as women always do. (unless a first or second wife). Thankyou.

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@stefanlageambecker6077]

Love mine suzuki vitara.

[@IVAN-xs8ow]

Excellent real life video. Thanks

[@CarObsession]

Hi Ivan, thanks for watching, and thanks for the great feedback!

[@milengeorgiev6596]

In very slippery conditions , like mud and snow, it's very helpful to turn ESP off, otherwise the engine power is cut.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Milen, thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Superb, I never got the chance to take the rugged Mk1 Vitara I used to own off road, so it is good to see that this Mk4 model can actually cut it away from the tarmac, and has a much easier to use four wheel drive system as well!

[@CarObsession]

Cheers Joseph, yes it's good to see that a mainstream SUV can actually get its hands (well, tyres) dirty when it needs to. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@CarObsession, I was wincing at various points during the journey, but you did just about make it! It seems you had the same problem I did during one of my reviews as well in that the audio from the main microphone was unusable, certainly it was good that the GoPro picked it up as well. Have you taken many cars down that particular track?

[@CarObsession]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes, the main microphone used in this video is a Rode SmartLav+, which has since been booked in for repair - it's the fourth Rode mic to go wrong on me, so I'm not best pleased with the brand right about now. I've only taken two cars down that lane, and believe it not, this was the first.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@CarObsession, we also use a Rode SmartLav+ for my reviews. We have had weird instances where the audio has been lost a few times as well too... One microphone belongs to my videographer, and one I donated to a friend after we filmed his car (the BMW i3) ourselves. The quality seems OK apart from those places where the audio has just mysteriously vanished, sorry to hear that yours have not worked out well for you! In some of the reviews we have filmed, the audio seems to fade in and out a bit, but I don't know if this is my videographer just trying to make the most of what he has got or a problem with the SmartLav+... You did pretty well considering you had never driven down there before!

[@CarObsession]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting "You did pretty well considering you had never driven down there before!" - Yes, that was my first EVER time down there; I hadn't done practice runs or anything, so I was definitely going in to the unknown. Well, I say that - I had watched a few other KZbin videos of other people going down the same lane, but obviously it's different in real life.

[@davidf6326]

I'm no expert, but I don't think you'll find the 4WD Lock has anything to do with the ESP mode, let alone putting it 'up to its maximum setting'. In fact, if it's anything like the older Grand Vitara (which it may well not be, as the Grand Vitara has a far more serious 4WD system), putting on the lock mode actually switches off the ESP.

[@CarObsession]

Hi David, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@farhorizonz]

It actually locks u in 4wd as again the auto mode being a more torque on demand system. Thats better for roads. Use lock in offroad tracks. Grand vitara had 4 mode 4wd system not all grip.

[@ozgurunaldi]

Thanks a lot for the video!

[@CarObsession]

Hello Ozgur, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback.

[@welshman64]

Should have started in second gear with, esp off🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@alisonb4898]

Great review, you had me hiding behind the cushion on the tricky part lol

[@CarObsession]

I was doing the same watching it when I was editing 😂Thanks for watching Alison.

[@peternolan5632]

Make sure you dont get stuck

[@oddities-whatnot]

TBH id rather take A Subaru XV up there. You wouldnt get stuck in one of those. Saying that, these are road tyres and im sure with better rubber it would cope perfectly well. My Panda 4x4 that I had a few years ago had mud and snow tyres on it as standard, and it never got stuck in anything, even deep muddy ruts on steep slopes. It was lighter which would have helped, but my point is, this Suzuki is excellent, and this video is a great advert for it. Just get some Cross Climates on it at the very least.

[@kevnick44]

awesome review, please test the mazda cx3 offroad.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Kevin, I'd love to, but sadly I don't get the chance to review Mazdas often. Plus, to be honest, I don't think a CX-3 would be capable of doing that green lane. Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind feedback.

[@kevnick44]

@@CarObsession ok thanks

[@willis9757]

Best strategy for off-roading. Just send it

[@CarObsession]

Not when it's not your car and you want to be careful not to damage it 🤷‍♂️

[@davidf6326]

02:02 Yes, especially as you've got to take it back to the garage that arranged the test drive after recording this video

[@CarObsession]

Come again David?

[@davidf6326]

@@CarObsession It's alright, I was just kidding you by implying you had the car on loan for a test drive. It's actually yours though, I take it? Or was at the time, anyway.

[@CarObsession]

@@davidf6326 It was on loan from Suzuki UK (their direct press fleet, not from a dealer, so not a car to be sold) and they were aware the car was going to be used off road.

[@davidf6326]

@@CarObsession Ah, I see. I wonder who's got it now then, as it's still taxed and has an MOT. At least it's not the one I'm having delivered next week 😊 I would have preferred a more comparable replacement for my outgoing Grand Vitara, but sadly Suzuki dropped that format. I do think they're missing a trick there. That said, from what I'm seeing on the internet, the MkIV Vitara is far closer to the performance of it's predecessor than most of the competition from other manufacturers - Nissan Juke? No thanks 😁

[@CarObsession]

@@davidf6326 I doubt it will still be on the fleet as cars get retired are a certain amount of time and mileage, then normally get sold on.

[@altini7]

Hello. Would you recommend 1.0 l Vitara for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids? I am a tall driver (186 cm). Thank you

[@CarObsession]

Hello Altin, thank you for watching. I can see no reason why the car wouldn't be suitable for you :)

[@altini7]

@@CarObsession Thank you.

[@kurtneythompson6346]

Remember not to X your hands next time.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Kurtney, thanks for the advice, and thanks for watching.

[@carlobi]

Were you using hill descent control in neutral?

[@CarObsession]

Hi carlobi, thanks for watching. In all honesty, I cannot remember as this video was filmed weeks ago.

[@chrisfisher654]

I'm sure you need esp on for hill decent as it should be slower with abs kicking in on steep hills. My vitara does anyway. It works using the esp system which is turned off there.

[@lewisjones7153]

Quick question. Title is 2019 vitara but the car in the video is a 68 plate, ive seen this on a few videos and I don't understand

[@CarObsession]

68 means it's either registered late 2018, or early 2019 - thanks for watching.

[@lewisjones7153]

@@CarObsession okay thankyou. We are getting one of these that is a 68 plate but thought it was a 2018. Thanks for your help

[@CarObsession]

@@lewisjones7153 Do you know when it was registered?

[@lewisjones7153]

@@CarObsession no we not sure. Which type of vitara would you recommend to buy now. Diesel, basic petrol or booster jet? And all grip or not all grip? Sorry to bother hope you don't mind

[@CarObsession]

@@lewisjones7153 Well you can't buy the new Vitara as a diesel, and if I remember correctly, you can't buy with a non BoosterJet engine either, so that's narrowed it down for you. In regard to AllGrip or not, it would depend on what sort of driving you'll be doing.

[@jeroenjansen2709]

Keep momentum. Don't cross your arms like that😂

[@CarObsession]

Thanks for the advice, and thanks for watching.

[@itsmeu629]

was this manual transmission

[@CarObsession]

Hello Uday, it certainly was. Thanks for watching.

[@roy4359]

Sorry to say that but you'd better play with your PS5 instead of panicking on slight "muddy" roads. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Roy, thanks for your comment, but for reference, I do not own a PS5. The path was more than slightly 'muddy' and the car did not belong to me, so I did not want to damage it. If you understood how difficult it is to build trusting relationships to get access to test cars you'd understand why I would be concerned about handing a car back damaged.

[@roy4359]

@@CarObsession 😉👌

[@ktec8979]

Couldn't get pass 3 mins. Offroading is not for this guy! Driving the car like a novice

[@CarObsession]

Well to be fair, that's because I am a novice, I even said that in the video. Since then, I've done a bit more green laning, so I'm building my experience slowly but surely. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@Coordinator61]

This is not off-road just muddy tracks. You can drive this in any car.

[@CarObsession]

I disagree. Yes, some parts can be done in any car, but other parts are rutty, uneven and would require adequate ground clearance. By all means feel free to take a sportscar down there and see how you get on.

[@CarObsession]

For example, around the middle section of the video would have been quite the struggle for Ford Fiesta 🤷‍♂️.

[@Coordinator61]

@@CarObsession i do not speak about a sportscar just a normal one. I dive a lot off-road in normal cars, its no rocket science.

[@Ksickle2008]

I'm so worried about the gound clearance. Not many options to make the tyres and wheel any bigger

[@CarObsession]

Hiya Tanya, thank you for watching, how much ground clearance do you think you'd need?

[@dingoenruta]

Testing off-road capability not knowing a bit how to drive off-road

[@CarObsession]

Hello Dingo en Ruta, thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching. Yes, I can see where you're coming from, but as I admitted myself, I am not the most experienced off-road driver, I'll be the first to make that clear. However, one could argue that this makes me the ideal person to test the car because if an idiot like me can drive the car off-road with no real issues, then it highlights how capable the car is. Having said that, I have done more off-roading since, therefore my experience is growing slowly but surely 👍

[@AndreiChera]

​@@CarObsession defusing skill: +10

[@kirubaraj9410]

Which country

[@CarObsession]

UK, thanks for watching.

[@nbravo2507]

@@CarObsession which place of UK?

[@CarObsession]

@@nbravo2507 Dorking, Surrey

[@whyalwaysme2522]

I drive off road everyday

[@looch1ner500]

I thought you were goin to apologize for the lady talking..

[@CarObsession]

Hello Looch 1ner, thanks for watching - why would I need to apologise for my wife talking?

[@0prissac0]

I really like the dynamic between you two and having her definetely made the video more "fun" :) This has been the most beneficial off road video i've seen so far 👍

[@CarObsession]

@@0prissac0 Thanks for the positive feedback 👍🏽

[@uumaz2]

Its not about a ride, its about a driver :) Man could drive this track whit Swift if has balls

[@CarObsession]

Hmm, I'm not sure a Swift would get down there pal. For starters, I don't think it'd have enough ground clearance. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.

[@chrisfisher654]

Esp off in mud mode.... that's why its spinning and you got stuck

[@CarObsession]

What makes you say the Esp is turned off? It was on as far as I can remember. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisfisher654]

@@CarObsession I meant. Turn it off and itll grip more in mud mode. Transferring the power to all wheels Instead of one. Also downhill decent will only work with lock activated :)

[@pim1234]

Not realy 4x4 country ...

[@CarObsession]

Well I'd like to see a supermini do the same course 😅

[@pim1234]

@@CarObsession LOL

[@deeplair1493]

Cmon man... my hatchback has seen steeper slopes 🤣 (stones on stones)

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, yes, I get what you mean, but there were some parts of the course a hatchback definitely could not do. Thanks for watching.

[@philjohnston7920]

who taught how to steer, you are so stiff move your hands man.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Phil, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback.

[@negec69]

Ko akuš

[@CarObsession]

Rekao bih da prilično puno ljudi budem iskren - pogledajte komentare, a koliko lajkova ima ovaj video ... Hvala na gledanju.

[@GI-AUS]

Stop saying 'Without further ado'. It makes you sound boring.

[@CarObsession]

Well that's quite a subjective (and in my opinion, picky) thing to say Gerben, but thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback.

[@mooseyou69]

WHERE WERE YOU DRIVING WOTTON SURREY?

[@CarObsession]

Hello Tim, this was filmed quite some time ago so I can't remember exactly, but yes, I believe you are correct - thanks for watching.

[@mooseyou69]

We used to play all over that track and wood's when we were kids.and new how to play no PS4 etc ... Good review but I am going to buy a sporty FORD PUMA instead Cheers

[@alexazn4578]

Glad you tested this car in a more off road conditions than your previous review. Also I agree with a comment below that it's nice you were honest and did it with regular tyres and not much off road experience, as it would reflect the majority of users. Good point.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Alex, thanks for the feedback.

[@NiazDokrat]

true, but if its very soft mud its better to deflate the tyres a bit, it helps with clearing the mud out of the threads

[@lweleven3423]

As a Vitara and its pedigree, I’m shocked it has such low ground clearance. I had the original Vitara well had 3 and 2 grand Vitaras

[@lweleven3423]

A way to give yourself a bit more ground clearance is stick a wheel on the embankment

[@glennvanderbusse4137]

Hi, we live in New Zealand and have owned our Vitara 2015 1.6 Allgrip since new and it's now done just over 125000Km and have had no problems just one brake light got replaced last year and that's it. Due to us going a lot off rd The best thing we did with ours was to get rid of those stupid road tires and replaced them with proper AT tires - Falcon 215/60R17 - this gave the vehicle lots more grip / traction and are more suited for this type of vehicle as it is advertised as an on/off road vehicle (not 4X4). The falcons also makes the vehicle look more aggressive and by going to a larger size tire we also gained a little more ground clearance. other than that its a great vehicle made by Suzuki. Cheers Glenn v from NZ

[@CarObsession]

Hi Glenn, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

[@Yahgiggle]

My 2008 grand vitara would eat that track for lunch, but given that its now done 390,000 ks its going to need to be replaced, i was hoping the new models would be as good but sorry they just dont cut it for me so i guess ill be now buying a non Suzuki model, a real shame as i loved my vitara very much

[@CarObsession]

Hi Deon, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@Yahgiggle]

@@CarObsession no problem thanks for the review, i know lots of negative comments about your driving skills but for me that does not matter, the video was still good and you showed the car very well, don't be disheartened by all the negative feedback 99% of those users most likely couldn't drive any better anyway so keep up the good work.

[@CarObsession]

@@Yahgiggle Thanks mate, I appreciate that. I make no secrets on my lack of off-roading experience but I think that's a strength to this video, not a weakness. The reason being it highlights the car's talents more if a relative off-road novice is able to tackle a trail like this. Also, I don't think some people appreciate that this car was given to me by Suzuki and I had to be careful not to damage it, therefore I was extra cautious at certain parts of the drive.

[@Yahgiggle]

@@CarObsession exactly ^^ even i could tell you did not own the car so needed to be extra careful not to damage it.

[@zmded7610]

Hi greeting from Panama, does anyone knows how to find information about towing bars/ receivers to fit this Vitara? I own a Vitara Turbo All Grip 2019, can't find something online.

[@blase1856]

Ours is also a 2019 suzuki vitara allgrip with the same color

[@CarObsession]

👍🏽

[@andyreid4484]

thanks hoping to get one in sept you just made my mind up for me between this or merc a class

[@CarObsession]

No worries Andy, I'm glad I could be of some help - thanks for watching.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Merc A class have very firm suspension and seats. Vitara much more comfortable. Good choice. Im a Suzuki fan also with a Swift boosterjet.

[@ikybaiiki]

Can you do a video on a Renault Twingo RS cup just bought one. Would like to see you review one.

[@CarObsession]

Hi X11KYX, thanks for watching. I can try, but that would be rather tricky as it's not made any more, plus it's not very often I get the chance to review a Renault.

[@ikybaiiki]

Thanks for the reply, keep doing what you do bro your reviews are good 👊🏾

[@CarObsession]

@@ikybaiiki Cheers buddy, I appreciate that.

[@zamfirgrigo7809]

that's not off road because you are still on a road a trail ,something hard are below you're tires ,that s a road without tarmac

[@CarObsession]

Well I'd like to see a Ford Fiesta do it without getting stuck 🤣

[@Empirehog]

Where is this track?

[@CarObsession]

Coldharbour, Surrey. Thanks for watching.

[@TheStonedstone]

2 WD with good tires would pass this road with ease.

[@CarObsession]

On some bits, yes, on other bits I disagree. Thanks for watching.

[@heikohehn7619]

Maybe the road in this video but not this muddy path through the woods. Or are you talking about your mountain bike? ;)

[@DariusLungocea]

Try the Dacia Duster 4x4 on this road :D

[@CarObsession]

Hello Darius, I will do if I get the chance - thanks for watching 👍

[@mrgreatauk]

That would be a really good comparison to have actually! I guess making the videos on different days the conditions would be different so can't read too much into it, but still would be interesting to see where it struggles / succeeds compared to the Vitara.

[@Snowpeak74]

This off road was ridiculous. And u almost stuck 👎👎👎

[@CarObsession]

Hello Snowpeak74, sorry the video wasn't too your liking, thanks for watching anyway.

[@davidjones535]

should have let the girl drive it sounds like at least she had some idea of what to do. you could tell he was afraid of hurting the car.

[@CarObsession]

Hi David, thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback. Yes, you're correct; I was wary of damaging the car as it wasn't mine and it was on loan from Suzuki.