Hi, you asked what the automatic gearbox was like for driving. After having the car for 8 months I'm delighted with it. The 6 speed auto gearbox is really good a bs smooth. You hardly notice the gear changing either up or down the box. Normal driving it changes at about 2000 revs, with instant acceleration if you put your foot down for overtaking. The auto stop start function works well in traffic. If you select the sport mode, it unleashes a completely different beast. Fast acceleration with gear changes at 4000 revs a d with the 50/50 front and rear drive, it corners like it's on rails! Really good fun on bendy roads! As for the hard plastic that people seem to moan about, as I'm not a plastic fondler it does bother me and it's really easy to keep clean. The boot space with the seats down is plenty big enough, I can fit my complete drum kit in there no problem. Finally, a top of the range car for under 25000 euros with all the bells and whistles,,,, brilliant.
I've got one. The review is pretty much spot on. The engine economy gets better once you get around 6k on the clock. On an economy run I can get the MPG into the mid 50s.
I own this car, in this model and I love it I have the galactic grey and black roof, u forgot the sunglass holder in front of the roof controls, the adjustable floor and the 12 socket in the boot.
I was testing this car today ,2019 1.4 auto and I was surprised how good this car is,very punchy,good acceleration and it feels like you got more BHP for sure 😏 time to change my Volvo V40 cross country for this one 😏
@@PlanetautoUK Its in Silky Silver with black trim arches , it wasn't the color I was hoping for but the spec and condition sold it , 15k miles Full Suzie service history , its as new not a mark on it any where .
Decent review guys! I only have eyes for my new Suzuki jimny. Everything else pales in comparison A Jimny Vs. Vitara comparison video would be an awesome and massively popular..... "almost viral video". You may want to do such a video, I for one would be glued to my screen, as i'm sure others would. On another note, have you noticed the complete "disconnect" regarding reality vs reviewer with the new suzuki jimny?? Only your channel, and a handful of others have portrayed the new jimny in its true light. The wild variations in opinion on the new jimny has been shocking. It really got my goat how at least 80% of reviewers got the jimny totally wrong! Shocking it was.
I wasn't that fussed about the plastics coming from a swift. The 1.4 engine with the 6 spd manual box is a gem and (if you want to chuck it about) handles much better than you'd think a car of its size could do. It really is a lot of fun!
@@PlanetautoUK it's a different form factor than the Vitara, so maybe a little less capable over rough terrain, but there's probably not that much to separate the two. Just depends on what type of styling you prefer (although I wasn't a fan of the s-cross headlights, and I needed a bit more ride height for when it snows in Wales, which is why I opted for the Vitara). There are other equally capable all wheel drive vehicles, but I liked the look of the Vitara (sort of a mini old school range rover look) and it's not as pretentious as other suv's. Plus Suzuki have a habit of chucking in a lot of kit that you'd normally end up have to spend a lot more money on to get with other manufacturers. It just put a huge smile on my face when I test drove one!
Silverdale beach car park is a lovely place But it isn't a place to display the off road credentials of that Vitara - at least not if you avoid the grass and the sand and stay on the stones. An old fashioned Issigonis Mini could do all that you showed (I've done it there). I don't doubt that this new Vitara is off-road capable to some good extent and it would have been nice to see something that tested its capabilities. Maybe you didn't show the difficult bits that would defeat an ordinary family car. Edgar
True, this is to show it can cope with uneven terrain, If you want to see off roading check out the Jimny in Grizedale, this vehicle is capable enough for light off-roading.
@@PlanetautoUK Thanks for the quick response. The point I was trying to make was that I didn't see anything there that I'd consider uneven terrain - it's just a rough car park of the kind to be found in the countryside. A place like that is simple in pretty well any car. Go again on a busy weekend and see the cars that can cope. I'd be surprised to find anything that couldn't unless it had extremely low ground clearance. It would have been really extraordinary if that Vitara couldn't get about there. That's not "off-road capable". Nevertheless I enjoyed your video! It was nice to see that beach again. Thank you
Edgar Iredale this location is also 300 yards from our house, the far end of the beach near the Fisherman’s cottages is more rough, high ground clearance is needed, the Jimny was close to hitting a few large rocks, thank you - the X Class was also driven on there as was ZS EV, it’s a beautiful location and breaks the norm of terrain.
Yeah it does, thanks a lot. I've just ordered one and was a bit worried about the headroom, I'm 6feet tall so should have no problems. Really good objective review thanks.
Moast of the reviews is for the top of the range of the so called low budget plastic interior cars?....if you have about 25k to spend on a car, you definitely won't spend them top of the range Suzuki unless you are a brand enthusiast. ..I'm very curious how is the 1.6 petrol/ 5 speed manual ? Thx
Hi, you asked what the automatic gearbox was like for driving. After having the car for 8 months I'm delighted with it. The 6 speed auto gearbox is really good a bs smooth. You hardly notice the gear changing either up or down the box. Normal driving it changes at about 2000 revs, with instant acceleration if you put your foot down for overtaking. The auto stop start function works well in traffic. If you select the sport mode, it unleashes a completely different beast. Fast acceleration with gear changes at 4000 revs a d with the 50/50 front and rear drive, it corners like it's on rails! Really good fun on bendy roads! As for the hard plastic that people seem to moan about, as I'm not a plastic fondler it does bother me and it's really easy to keep clean. The boot space with the seats down is plenty big enough, I can fit my complete drum kit in there no problem. Finally, a top of the range car for under 25000 euros with all the bells and whistles,,,, brilliant.
My word, it suits you down to the ground, thank you for your 8 month review, great to hear it’s still as good as when you got it, thank you Paul *B
Picking up one of these sat, it'll be great for the wife in the snow here, looking forward to it
Great news, update us on how it copes, we'd love to experience some snow in this, thank you Ian
I've got one. The review is pretty much spot on. The engine economy gets better once you get around 6k on the clock. On an economy run I can get the MPG into the mid 50s.
Thank you, that’s good to know, a great vehicle, I love the peppy engine. *ben
With the 4x4 or 4x2 version?
@@kyjo72682 4x4.
Versatility is the key word! Thank you for this review.
You’re very welcome, and yes it is.
I own this car, in this model and I love it I have the galactic grey and black roof, u forgot the sunglass holder in front of the roof controls, the adjustable floor and the 12 socket in the boot.
Thank you, 3 things isn’t bad 😆
I was testing this car today ,2019 1.4 auto and I was surprised how good this car is,very punchy,good acceleration and it feels like you got more BHP for sure 😏 time to change my Volvo V40 cross country for this one 😏
Yes, they’re impressive not bad economy either, Tomasz keep us posted and thank you
Picking my 2017 1.6 SZ5 Friday , watched all the vids n read what there is to read and I might have made a good choice 😀
Yes indeed, what colour is it?
@@PlanetautoUK Its in Silky Silver with black trim arches , it wasn't the color I was hoping for but the spec and condition sold it , 15k miles Full Suzie service history , its as new not a mark on it any where .
Sounds fantastic, good colour combo too, it’s worth having a decent look around, enjoy it and thank you Ellis
A really cool car, I really hope they do the wideboy version thou. The older one was a very cool car, so a new version would be even cooler
Exactly my thoughts, bring back the wide boy 😎 *ben
Decent review guys!
I only have eyes for my new Suzuki jimny. Everything else pales in comparison
A Jimny Vs. Vitara comparison video would be an awesome and massively popular..... "almost viral video".
You may want to do such a video, I for one would be glued to my screen, as i'm sure others would.
On another note, have you noticed the complete "disconnect" regarding reality vs reviewer with the new suzuki jimny?? Only your channel, and a handful of others have portrayed the new jimny in its true light. The wild variations in opinion on the new jimny has been shocking. It really got my goat how at least 80% of reviewers got the jimny totally wrong! Shocking it was.
Thank you, we know your true love is your Jimny, that’s an idea, we’ll see what we can do.
...nice review, I test drove the Vitara yesterday, a fun small Suv but too much hard plastic for my taste🧐
Thank you, yes there are a few nice touches but there are quite a few harder finishes.
I wasn't that fussed about the plastics coming from a swift. The 1.4 engine with the 6 spd manual box is a gem and (if you want to chuck it about) handles much better than you'd think a car of its size could do. It really is a lot of fun!
That's true - we found it to handled well.
What do you think of the S-Cross?
@@PlanetautoUK it's a different form factor than the Vitara, so maybe a little less capable over rough terrain, but there's probably not that much to separate the two. Just depends on what type of styling you prefer (although I wasn't a fan of the s-cross headlights, and I needed a bit more ride height for when it snows in Wales, which is why I opted for the Vitara). There are other equally capable all wheel drive vehicles, but I liked the look of the Vitara (sort of a mini old school range rover look) and it's not as pretentious as other suv's. Plus Suzuki have a habit of chucking in a lot of kit that you'd normally end up have to spend a lot more money on to get with other manufacturers. It just put a huge smile on my face when I test drove one!
Yes, we’d agree with that, the most capable we’ve experienced is the Jimny, we love everything about it, and had it cross axle in our off-road video.
I don't see the spare Tyre. Doesn't have it?
I’d say this has an inflation kit however a wheel may be optional extra
Silverdale beach car park is a lovely place But it isn't a place to display the off road credentials of that Vitara - at least not if you avoid the grass and the sand and stay on the stones. An old fashioned Issigonis Mini could do all that you showed (I've done it there). I don't doubt that this new Vitara is off-road capable to some good extent and it would have been nice to see something that tested its capabilities. Maybe you didn't show the difficult bits that would defeat an ordinary family car. Edgar
True, this is to show it can cope with uneven terrain, If you want to see off roading check out the Jimny in Grizedale, this vehicle is capable enough for light off-roading.
@@PlanetautoUK Thanks for the quick response. The point I was trying to make was that I didn't see anything there that I'd consider uneven terrain - it's just a rough car park of the kind to be found in the countryside. A place like that is simple in pretty well any car. Go again on a busy weekend and see the cars that can cope. I'd be surprised to find anything that couldn't unless it had extremely low ground clearance. It would have been really extraordinary if that Vitara couldn't get about there. That's not "off-road capable".
Nevertheless I enjoyed your video! It was nice to see that beach again.
Thank you
Edgar Iredale this location is also 300 yards from our house, the far end of the beach near the Fisherman’s cottages is more rough, high ground clearance is needed, the Jimny was close to hitting a few large rocks, thank you - the X Class was also driven on there as was ZS EV, it’s a beautiful location and breaks the norm of terrain.
What was the headroom like for a 6' 3" guy with the sunroof?
Hi Paul. Ben is 6’ 3” and he had plenty of headroom - hope this helps 👍
Yeah it does, thanks a lot. I've just ordered one and was a bit worried about the headroom, I'm 6feet tall so should have no problems. Really good objective review thanks.
Glad it helped! When do you get yours?
@@PlanetautoUK Sometime this week. We're in Spain, so I ordered one from Barcelona, 4wd automatic. They are like rocking horse droppings over here!
Enjoy it, it’s amazing what’s rare in other countries.
Moast of the reviews is for the top of the range of the so called low budget plastic interior cars?....if you have about 25k to spend on a car, you definitely won't spend them top of the range Suzuki unless you are a brand enthusiast. ..I'm very curious how is the 1.6 petrol/ 5 speed manual ? Thx
Hi, we’ll have a look and get back to you and thank you *ben
Apart from the ugly tail lights this Vitara looks alright. The designer of these lights should be sacked.
It’s drives well too, Master
Nice looking car but 17k is lot money
It’s a lot of car more the money, also there’s always the option of pre owned, thank you Lindsay
@@PlanetautoUK I totally agree there is bargains out there.
Yes, all depends on what you’re looking for.
it is not dual zone climate control....!!
Your right it’s just climate control apologies, thank you Jans