1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Year to Year Changes
2000 Suzuki Vitara:
A new top-line Grand Vitara Limited joined the group for 2000, and was the only model with leather upholstery, deep-tinted glass, and fog lamps. Grand Vitaras were outselling regular Vitaras by a 5-to-1 ratio, though that margin would later drop to 2-to-1. Antilock braking was standard only on the Grand Vitara JLS Plus, JLX Plus, and Limited.
2001 Suzuki Vitara:
Only detail changes in equipment marked the 2001 models. A revised audio system incorporated a CD player. Regular Vitaras displayed a revised grille, and the Grand Vitara Limited got new-look alloy wheels. All models except the Limited had new seat fabric.
2002 Suzuki Vitara:
This year, the Grand Vitara's V6 engine gained 10 horsepower and the Grand Vitara Limited was available with heated front seats. Four-wheel-drive Limiteds came with heated door mirrors. All Vitaras gained rear child-seat mountings. The original Vitara's 1.6-liter engine was dropped.
2003 Suzuki Vitara:
Gone for '03 were JLS, JLX, and Limited trim levels, replaced by simple 2WD and 4WD designations. A restyled dashboard and center console freshened the cabin.
2004 Suzuki Vitara:
Only the 4-door wagon bodystyle and the 165-hp V6 survive for the Vitara in 2004. The 2-dr bodystyle and the 4-cylinder engine were cut this year.
2005 Suzuki Vitara:
Suzuki's smallest and oldest SUV loses its base Vitara model for 2005.
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