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Suzuki has expanded its burgeoning local range with the introduction of Grand Vitara to the SUV segment.

Though Suzuki claims the original Vitara (launched back in 1988) was the first real compact SUV, Toyotas RAV4 established the segment in the 1990s. Beyond the historical trivialities, the third generation Grand Vitara blends Eurocentric styling with traditional Suzuki all-terrain capability.

Locally the Grand Vitara range will comprise three models: a 2.4-litre in either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic guise, and a sole 3.2-litre, five-speed automatic V6.

Simply by virtue of being a normal-sized SUV the Grand Vitara falls outside the traditional small car styling fold of Suzuki design. The styling is decidedly Eurocentric with a strong crossover feel to the design. Its... // Wheels24.co.za