 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v
Knaus Sudwind 550 QSK |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v with a Knaus Sudwind 550 QSK with an actual weight of 1400 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis 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!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
108
51
Mountains
Risk of snaking
42
104
Weight ratio: 92% (106% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
1520 kg
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v
Knaus Sudwind 550 QSK | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Sudwind 550 QSK: 1400 kg.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v: 1520 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 92%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 108 points).
- Speeds of 57 mph (92 km/h) to 66 mph (107 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 51 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 38.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 42 points).
- Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 42 mph (67 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Suzuki is 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 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 106%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 104 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 very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- 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.
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