 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v
Sprite Musketeer |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v with a Sprite Musketeer with an actual weight of 1204 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
200
116
Mountains
Risk of snaking
177
197
Weight ratio: 67% (75% of kerbweight)
1204 kg
1808 kg
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v
Sprite Musketeer | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Musketeer: 1204 kg.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v: 1808 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 200 points).
- Speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 116 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 177 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 197 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.
- 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.
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