El Vitara has been for years one of the best-selling and most valued models of Suzuki. Its commercialization has spread throughout the largest and most important markets in the world, since its mechanical robustness and off-road qualities they were (and still are) highly valued by customers. However, the evolution that the off-road segment has undergone, becoming all SUV's, forced the Japanese brand to completely change its concept when it launched the third generation substitute on the market.
The fourth iteration of the popular off-roader, launched in the year 2015 supposed a Radical twist for the Vitara, because he left behind the grand denomination, Its two bodies (3 and 5 doors) and a vitally important mechanical element, the reducing. These losses made him go over to the side of the all roads, so in markets where there was still demand for third generation units, Suzuki decided to keep it for sale.
El problem What does Suzuki have with the third generation Grand Vitara (with internal code JIII), is that it reached the market in the already distant year 2006, counting at this time with 12 years of life behind it. Throughout all this time, the main changes it has received, both mechanically and aesthetically, have been very subtle, so has been out of date in practically all aspects (safety and pollution).
For this reason, the Japanese brand has decided cease production of the third generation of Grand vitara definitively. In this way, the markets that still demand this type of product (basically Latin America and some Asian countries) are left without the possibility of acquiring a unit. However, Suzuki has already confirmed that they will launch a substitute to cover their space in the market, although they have not yet confirmed any date on their possible arrival.
For now, and to cover the space of the Grand Vitara in these markets, Suzuki will launch a better equipped version of the current Vitara. In any case, it is a pity that a model with so much vital history (thirty years) has been reduced to a few countries due to the expansion of all roads. We will have to see if Suzuki finally cheers up, and the Grand Vitara replacement it becomes a global model and is sold in the Old Continent.
We'll say goodbye to Grand vitara with a see you later, because we hope it is not a see you forever.
Source – Suzuki
Suzuki continues to manufacture the grand vitara, the note is misplaced. That the indicated company no longer decides to import it is another problem.
The great Vitara is the best car in the world
I have a suzuki gran nomade year 2014, model gls 4×4 (gear box), mechanics that are very good, on the contrary, they have never given me any problem… When I have requested it, it has fulfilled me 200%, the point that he questioned me is that yes I sell it or not (to buy something newer) but you are no longer coming out suvs with those boxes of HI and HL that work in all terrain like Jeeps…. For the same reason, that is my great doubt… If I keep it or change it… I am attentive to your comments. Greetings.
And what am I looking for a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 to buy it at the best price.
There is no such car, I think they have to bring out the Grand Vitara again.