2012
Suzuki Grand Vitara

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$19,649
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Available trims

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  • 2WD 4dr Man
    Starts at
    $19,649
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr Auto Premium
    Starts at
    $21,549
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr Auto Ultimate Adventure
    Starts at
    $22,449
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Auto Premium
    Starts at
    $22,999
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr Auto Limited
    Starts at
    $23,899
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Auto Ultimate Adventure
    Starts at
    $24,099
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Auto Limited
    Starts at
    $25,399
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

2.4-liter four-cylinder
Manual or automatic
Available low-range 4WD

The good & the bad

The good

Good looks
Composed ride
Steering feel and response
Standard navigation system

The bad

Outdated interior styling
Snug backseat
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
19.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

83% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.2
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

By TML from Evansville, IN
Owns this car
August 24, 2019

Inexpensive but problematic.

They have a lot of issues. There have been a few recalls. Some of the problems are expensive to repair. No dealer networking the US. Parts are difficult to find.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
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By KcNative from MO
Test drove this car
April 16, 2019

Great First Car

Loved it at first sight, took very good care of it and had a great feel nice test drive. Very dependable car extremely reliable durable
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Premium (2 styles)
  • Ultimate Adventure (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara owners.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 83.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.0
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