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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6
Swift Challenger 560

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 with a Swift Challenger 560 with an actual weight of 1489 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
212
172

Mountains
Risk of snaking
203
100

Weight ratio: 89% (101% of kerbweight) 1489 kg 1680 kg

Payloads

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Suzuki

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6
Swift Challenger 560

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Suzuki is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 100 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6
1998-2005

Power
158 PS (116 kW)
Torque
213 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 560

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Mark reviewed a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6:

"I have been towing this outfit for the last four years, and I am happy with its performance, although I do load the car up with items I would have carried in a lighter van,so that the outfit feels more balanced and used a roof top box which helps with the air flow. the car does use fair amount of fuel when towing, (car pulls better when tank is only half full). Have looked at a freelander but will stay with my Vitara."

See more Suzuki Grand Vitara reviews.

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