Vitra is a veteran of the small SUV market, from Suzuki Motor Company, known as the "small car specialist". As one of Suzuki's most famous global models, Vitra has appeared in various markets under different names such as Vitara and Escudo since its birth in 1988. The third-generation Vitra model suddenly increased in size, becoming a compact SUV in the same class as the CR-V and RAV4, called "Super Vitra" in China, but sales were average, so the fourth-generation Vitra returned to the small SUV camp.
 
Compared with the previous generation, the new generation of Vitra does not have the 2.4L naturally aspirated engine of the previous generation, replaced by a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4T turbocharged engine, and the four-wheel drive system also has no torque amplification and other equipment suitable for "hard off-road", it has a large panoramic sunroof, and even provides a two-wheel drive version of the model, it seems, Vitra seems to be more like a pure city car.
 
THE 1.6L ENGINE OF VITRA IS ONLY EQUIPPED WITH A MINIMUM PRICE OF 99,800 YUAN, WHICH EXISTS PURELY TO LOWER THE ENTRY PRICE, AND THE 1.4T ENGINE CODENAMED BOOSTER JET CAN REPRESENT THE TRUE POWER LEVEL OF THIS GENERATION OF VITRA. The strength of Vitra's 1.4T engine is definitely the strongest in its class, it is equipped with turbocharging and in-cylinder direct injection technology, but only uses 93 (92) gasoline, both power output and acceleration performance are equivalent to the mainstream 2.0L naturally aspirated or 1.6T turbocharged engine level, Vitra's measured acceleration of 100 kilometers in about 8.5 seconds, only a few cars in the same class using 1.6T engine can compare.
 
Despite its exceptional power, Vitra's tuning is not geared towards sportiness and handling, with both the steering and suspension systems being comfortable and flexible, which is very pleasing to everyday driving. Vitra's steering wheel is very obvious, the front of the car always seems to be half a beat slower, and the steering wheel power is relatively heavy, and it doesn't seem to be intended to let the owner drive it briskly - however, this is not Vitra's disadvantage, when you understand this car, you will find that it is different from other family SUVs, Suzuki really intends to let you drive this car to no road.
 
Although it is not equipped with the four-wheel drive system with torque amplification on the Super Vitara, the Vitara is still a real "off-road vehicle", it is equipped with a set of electronically controlled full-time four-wheel drive system, and has a central differential locking function, which can achieve 1:1 power for the front and rear wheels to continue driving at a speed of 60 per hour.
 
Vitra is one of the shortest in its class, but thanks to Suzuki's deep expertise in the field of small cars, Vitra still has a mediocre level of space in its class, and the comfort of the rear seat is not bad. However, Vitra's cabins are mediocre and if you're particularly concerned about comfort and "quality", then Vitra might not be the right choice for you.
 
Vitra's panoramic sunroof is a double-piece and has a large opening area, which is worth considering for those who love large sunroofs.
 
In terms of quality, Suzuki has always had a very good reputation, Vitra is a car known for its high reliability, the current owner is dissatisfied mainly about its sound insulation and car acoustics, in terms of quality and reliability, Vitra does not need to worry.
 
Vitra received a five-star safety rating in the European crash test Euro-NCAP, and the domestic model scored 54.5 points in the Chinese crash test C-NCAP, which is also a five-star safety rating for the car.
 
Suzuki is a company that is particularly good at making cars for developing and even backward countries, so Suzuki's small cars once dominated the Chinese market and is still India's car hegemon. Suzuki's cars are never spacious and luxurious, but they tend to excel in terms of reliability and functionality, and fuel consumption and maintenance costs are quite low. For consumers in areas with poor infrastructure, this is the cheapest car they can buy to adapt to the local environment, and its overall quality is so good.
 
Vitra's owner's forum is probably the most topical forum for road trips, and it's not only an excellent production tool, but also a reliable companion that travelers love, and when you drive Vitra through muddy and rugged journeys, you can't help but pay tribute to Suzuki, a company that specializes in "cheap cars".
Suzuki Vitara review report