Comparison - Suzuki Grand Vitara Sports 2017 - vs - Kia Niro Touring Hybrid 2018

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Suzuki Grand Vitara Sports 2017

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Escudo

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

$32,990

Updated:

30 May 2017

$31,900

Updated:

14 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

6-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.40gals

11.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Clear White

#F8F8F8

Temptation Red

#6E1420

Graphite dark grey

#686870

Midnight Black

#060608

White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Ocean Blue

#007C8F

Platinum

#585856

blue

#13387F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Eleven years on the current-generation Suzuki Grand Vitara still claims to be the king of small-budget, mid-sized SUV practicality with big off-roading capabilities

Familiarity can sometimes offer warmer comfort than those fresh-faced things embracing reinvention. That may well be an underlying feeling for those who’ve bought any Suzuki Grand Vitara in the past decade and who’ve just climbed into the 2016 version. Essentially, it’s the same car – the 4x4-savvy SUV that’s Grand in name but no longer quite so grand in size is still planted in the generation that launched back in 2005.

Thus, it's an uphill crawl for this Grand Battler to rise above its ratings from performances past. In critiquing its holistic SUV goodness, the Grand Vitara has long been a perennial low scorer in CarAdvice ratings past: in the last three reviews it rated one six and a pair of fives out of tens.

That said, none were petrol four-wheel drives wearing a Sport badge. As perhaps the best all-rounder variant of its crop, and at a seductive price point at that, a bump up to 6.5 out of ten is a deserving one.

Pros
Decent off-road abilities
Sport variant the best dual-purpose 4x4 SUV of the breed
Attractive pricing
Old-school charm..

Cons
that's stuck in old-school execution
Powertrain is old hat
Average on-road driving experience
Increasingly passé in this very fast moving segment

By:

caradvice.com.au

The latest Suzuki Vitara offers good value for money and loads of kit, but it's more of a crossover now than a rugged off-roader

The Suzuki Vitara has been transformed from a utilitarian family-friendly SUV into more of a crossover with Range Rover Evoque-inspired styling and more advanced equipment. There's also more dynamic driving ability on offer, but it's not quite up with the class best.

If you can sacrifice a little ride comfort, and value driving dynamics more, the Vitara is a fine crossover that's car-like to drive, with a sharp chassis and steering, but its lack of boot space counts against it. The diesel's mix of strong efficiency and performance is impressive.

Still, with a responsive and agile chassis for the class, and great efficiency from both the petrol and diesel options, this latest crossover-style Vitara is a much more alluring proposition than its off-road biased predecessors.

Pros
Modern design, lively engines, plenty of kit

Cons
Interior quality, noisy diesel, light steering

By:

autoexpress.co.uk

The old Grand Vitara suffered from lots of body roll in corners and overly light steering making it difficult to drive quickly with confidence. Both these problem have been addressed by this new model, which has the feel of a well-sorted hatchback.

Pros
Cheap to buy and run
Fun to drive
Still good off-road

Cons
Uninspiring looks
Cabin quality not the best
Slightly noisy diesel engine

By:

carwow.co.uk

The 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid breathe new life into the hybrid segment, with a practical wagon shape and excellent interior you’d never know was a hybrid.

Pros
Utility vehicle styling
Good noise suppression
Handsome, intuitive interior
40-mpg-plus fuel economy
Plug-in version priced well

Cons
AWD unavailable
Sluggish acceleration at speed
No crash-test data yet
Plug-in range now only average

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Kia Niro ranked #5 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Magnificent fuel economy
Spacious, comfortable seats
Generous cargo capacity
Upscale cabin

Cons
Less athletic than rivals
Not available with AWD
High base price

By:

usnews.com

The most significant change for the 2018 Niro is the addition of lane keeping assist, replacing the previous lane departure warning system. It's included in the Advanced Technology package available on LX and EX trims, and it's standard on the top Touring trim.

PROS
Impressive fuel economy from the base trim model
One of the more affordable hybrids in the segment
Batteries are hidden under the rear seat and don't affect cargo space

CONS
Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Less cargo space than most rivals
Feels lazy when driving in the default Eco mode
All-wheel drive isn't offered despite crossover styling

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

46.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

40.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

1.60L

Torque:

166ft-lbs

at 3 800rpm

195ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

164hp

at 4 000rpm

139hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

26.00Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Power assisted hydraulic, rack & pinion

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

177.00in

171.50in

Width:

71.00in

71.10in

Height:

67.00in

60.80in

Ground Clearance:

7.80in

6.30in

Front Track:

62.00in

61.20in

Rear Track:

62.00in

61.80in

Wheel Base:

104.00in

106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.10

Rear Head Room:

39.10

Front Leg Room:

41.70in

Rear leg room:

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

53.70in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.00in

Rear Hip Room:

49.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

46.80cu.ft

54.50cu.ft

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

19.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

17.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

29.20degrees

Curb Weight:

3571.00lbs

3274.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)

Centre Console Storage Box

USB With External Media Control

1 Subwoofer(S)

8 Total Speakers

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

one-touch power windows

Driver’s Wide View Door Mirror

Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators

LED Rear Tail Lights

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats

Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats

Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster

Stone Grey Leather Upholstery

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Driver Power Memory Seat & Memory Mirror Function

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Driver’s Seat Power Lumbar Support

10-Way Power Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats

Heated Outer Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seat

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

MacPherson strut with coil spring

Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension:

Multi-link

Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Adjustable Head-rests

Folding Rear Seat

Driver Height Adjustable Seat

Rear Armrest

Driver Armrest

Lumbar Support

Rear Ventilation Duct

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System with Subwoofer, External Amp & Front Centre Speaker

DAB Radio with MP3 Compatibility

Shark Fin Antenna

USB port in centre console (Fast Charge)

Bluetooth® with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Android Auto Connectivity

Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom® (Traffic, Speed Cameras, Local Search & Weather Updates)

4.2” Supervision Cluster with LCD TFT Colour Display

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

4-wheel disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated rear disc brakes

4-wheel disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Adaptive headlights

Regenerative braking

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Welcome & Follow-me-home Light Functionality

Automatic Headlight Control

Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function

Locking Wheel Nuts

Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Advanced Anti-Theft System including Immobiliser & Alarm

Grab-type Exterior Door Handles

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

All-round 3-point Seatbelts

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings

Knee Airbag (Driver)

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Twin Front Airbags

Options

Packages:

Light Comfort Package

Wind Deflector Package

Extended Interior Package Plus

Exterior Options:

Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear

Accessory Alloy Fuel Door

Door Handles - Body Colored

Aurora Black Pearl Paint

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Paint

Cross Bars

Interior Options:

Seat Adjustment - Manual

adjustable floor allows users to load big and robust cargo

Fabric Seats

pollen filter

Navigation System Package

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Aluminum Door Scuff Plate

Cargo Tray Seat Back

Cargo Cover

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

grey

#90959B

black

#383C3F

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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