The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v aut. with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
216
144
Mountains
Risk of snaking
251
348
Weight ratio: 11% (12% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1823 kg
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v aut. Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v aut.: 1823 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 11%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 216 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 144 points).
Slightly higher revs (2500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 251 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (101 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 11%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 12%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 348 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 fairly good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.