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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v
Adria Altea 502 DK

Adria
Performance
Weight

The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v with a Adria Altea 502 DK with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
191
100

Mountains
Risk of snaking
172
170

Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1630 kg

Payloads

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Suzuki

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v
Adria Altea 502 DK

Adria

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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 170 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 sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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 2.0 16v
1998-2005

Power
128 PS (94 kW)
Torque
174 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Adria Altea 502 DK

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


User Reviews

Anthony w reviewed a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v:

"i have just bought this outfit but on the first outing i was really happy with the performance i did use it on an extremely windy day but with the alko hitch fitted as standard it was a pleasure no twitching at all i did all manor of driving i.e motorway a roads b roads dual arriage ways and it was great under all those circumstances "

See more Suzuki Grand Vitara reviews.

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