2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara

The CarCody take

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a small sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 21 combined MPG, with 19 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,200 and tailpipe CO2 at 416 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Owners who can budget $3,200 a year for fuel Highway users who can benefit from the 24 MPG rating

What it is

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a gasoline SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class. It uses rear-wheel drive and a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

It is part of the Suzuki cars lineup.

The numbers

The figure to plan around is 21 combined MPG. EPA city driving is rated at 19 MPG, while highway driving is 24 MPG.

That spread means stop-and-go trips use more fuel than steady highway travel.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,200. The estimate gives a straightforward yearly budget for gasoline use.

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 416 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Use the 21 combined MPG figure when placing this Grand Vitara beside other vehicles in the same chart. Its EPA class is Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, with rear-wheel drive.

The available figures do not establish a higher or lower result against any specific competing model.

Who it suits

This SUV fits a driver who wants a gasoline sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

It makes more sense for someone who can budget about $3,200 a year for fuel than for a driver focused on minimizing gasoline cost.

Trade-offs

The 2.4 L four-cylinder and four-speed automatic deliver 21 combined MPG, but the city rating falls to 19 MPG. Highway use is more efficient at 24 MPG.

Rear-wheel drive defines the layout, while gasoline operation means ongoing fuel spending and 416 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose the Grand Vitara if its small-SUV shape, rear-wheel-drive layout, and automatic gearbox match your priorities. The key ownership number is 21 combined MPG, supported by 19 city and 24 highway. A $3,200 annual fuel estimate makes fuel planning important. This is a straightforward fit for buyers comfortable with gasoline costs and the emissions figure attached to each mile, rather than shoppers seeking the lowest possible running expense.