2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD
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- Photo: 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport in Silky Silver Metallic, front left, 06-13-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 USDM by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara side 02, Kuta by Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited, rear right, 09-12-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 07 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 in Iceland interior - Suzuki Grand Vitara by Marek Ślusarczyk ( Tupungato ) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD is a 185-hp 2.7-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic. It starts at $23,749 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 185 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Grand Vitara measures 175.0 inches long on a 103.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,704 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,749 ($35,850 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7-liter, DOHC 24-valve, V6 (Suzuki H27A) |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in. |
| Tires Front | P225/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,704 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki GRAND VITARA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 7, 2019 · SEATS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
NHTSA campaign 19V187000
Sep 6, 2013 · AIR BAGS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Consequence: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
NHTSA campaign 13V405000
42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki GRAND VITARA
Owner Complaints
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki GRAND VITARA (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Exterior Lighting | 20 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.