The Suzuki Vitara has been around since 1988 and in 2014 it reached the fourth generation.
Somewhere on the road it lost the transfer box with the low-range gear but gained its place in the SUV market.

For the 2014 model, Suzuki launched the Vitara as a true all-round vehicle, able to crawl slowly in the rush hour traffic or climb happily on an unpaved road toward a lodge. Its ability to bring a smile on its customers didn’t fade over time. It just has different customers.

On the outside, the 2014 Vitara looks like it doesn’t know exactly if it was an SUV or a station-wagon. The tall greenhouse and short overhangs would go to the first impression, while the interior modularity and amenities would place it inside the compact-hatchback territory. The chromed grille was not on everyone’s taste. The black plastic moldings around the wheel-arches, the 16” wheels and the bumpers were designed for a mix-use on the gravel and on the tarmac.

Inside, there was plenty of room for five adult passengers. The driver had multiple adjustments for the steering-wheel column and seating position. On the base level, there was a small audio system, but the top-spec came with an infotainment unit that comprises a navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and DAB Radio.

For the suspension, the 2014 Vitara relied on an independent front suspension and torsion beam suspension incorporating a beam design for the rear. The transmission was a 5-speed manual for the gasoline version and a 6-speed for diesel. A 6-speed automatic transmission was available for the gasoline unit.