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As we told you earlier, Maruti Suzuki India Limited have launched the new Grand Vitara 2.4 in the Indian market.

The new Grand Vitara comes with a bigger 2.4 Litre VVT (Variable Valve Timing) engine developing a maximum power of 163.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 225 nm @ 4000 rpm.

The changes arent restricted to just engine alone. On the outside the front gets a new bumper along with a new Honeycomb grille and bigger 17 inch alloy wheels.

The interiors now features a new MID (Multi Information Display) which provides useful information like cruising range, average speed and instantaneous fuel consumption besides a low fuel warning,  a 6 CD changer with a centre speaker to give the passengers a complete surround sound effect. A sliding center-console arm rest completes the changes to the insides.

Rest of the Grand Vitara virtues remains like the all time 4 mode 4 wheel drive and low ratio gearbox for some hard core offroading.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mayank Pareek, Executive Officer (M&S) Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The new version of Grand Vitara takes the three decades of Suzuki SUV heritage to the next level. Highly popular the world over, the Grand Vitara is one of the global strategic models in Suzuki Range. For all those customers, who are increasingly looking at SUVs, the Grand Vitara 2.4 offers more power and the best in class 4X4 drive at a highly competitive price.”

The Grand Vitara comes in two version, Manual with a 5 speed transmission and a 4-Speed automatic transmission and is priced as under:

Grand Vitara 2.4 Manual  —-  Rs 16.67 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Grand Vitara 2.4 Automatic  —-  Rs 17.97 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Jump over for the Press Release.

Press Release

New Delhi, July 3, 2009: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest passenger car manufacturer, today introduced a brand new version of its popular high end SUV - Grand Vitara.
The new Grand Vitara 2.4 comes reloaded with a 2.4 litre VVT (Variable Valve Timing) engine that delivers a maximum power of 163.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm and a torque of 225 NM @ 4000 rpm. The VVT engine on the new Grand Vitara 2.4 delivers a balanced mix of power and efficiency.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV range has always been loved by the customers for its style and handling as well as its off-road capabilities. The new Grand Vitara 2.4 answers the customer’s need for more power.
An All-time, 4-mode, 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) continues to ensure effective control across terrains. Disc brakes in the rear wheels, that ensure superior braking, provide additional safety dimension to the Grand Vitara 2.4.
The new Grand Vitara 2.4 is packed with many new features that add style and a bold look. The interior display in the car has been enhanced with a new Multi Information Display (MID) providing easy to read and accurate vehicle information like Cruising range, Average speed and instantaneous fuel consumption, besides “low-fuel” warning. All these add up to enhanced user convenience and driving comfort.
The stylish new front grille and front bumper gives the Grand Vitara a sleeker look while the 17 inch alloy wheels add dynamism.
A centre speaker coupled with a 6-CD changer brings in a surround-sound effect. Improved acoustics and a redesigned power train helps in lower noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels. A sliding centre-console armrest adds to passenger comfort.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mayank Pareek, Executive Officer (M&S) Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The new version of Grand Vitara takes the three decades of Suzuki SUV heritage to the next level. Highly popular the world over, the Grand Vitara is one of the global strategic models in Suzuki Range. For all those customers, who are increasingly looking at SUVs, the Grand Vitara 2.4 offers more power and the best in class 4X4 drive at a highly competitive price.”
The Grand Vitara brand of Suzuki has sold over 2.5 million units worldwide winning over 32 reputed awards across 16 countries. Leading accolades for Grand Vitara include 6 awards in USA, 4 in Germany, 5 in Russia and 3 in Australia.
The new Grand Vitara 2.4 comes in two variants: 5-speed Manual Transmission (5 front + 1 reverse) and 4-speed Automatic Transmission (4 front + 1 reverse).
The Grand Vitara 2.4 is available across the country immediately. The Grand Vitara 2.4 is competitively priced as under:
(Ex-Showroom, Delhi) Manual transmission Automatic transmission
Grand Vitara 2.4 Rs.16.67 lakh Rs.17.97 lakh