Now before you get on your soapboxes to rant about how inappropriate a 2wd platform is for something that looks as rugged as this, it's certainly a far cry from the other 2wd soft-roadies like the hyundai tucson and kia sportage since in this case, it's REAR-wheel driven! (like the 2wd version of daihatsu's compact SUV, the Terios)
it's certainly a revelation to have the tail of a big boy like this step out, under power no less, when the roads are slightly damp and acute steering angle employed. no traction control adds to the entertainment factor. and it's benign enough that you can gather it up, all the while keeping a cool, collected expression on your face so bystanders will think it was 'deliberate'. yeah, rite.
but i have a feeling there could be an increase in the number of 'incidents' occuring in HDB's multi-storey carparks, since many motorists seem to enjoy flooring the pedal at the top and bottom of the carpark ramps. slick floors, a kinked steering wheel, rear wheel drive and no traction control? no joke considering a friend has actually witnessed a suzuki jimny losing control in a wet carpark!
sounds like Champion's body shop could potentially be kept busy during the wet season.
despite the giggles, the fuel consumption for the car is appalling, considering this vitara is (1) 2wd and (2) 2L.
practically on par with the 2.4L honda CR-V 4WD, this Suzuki only manages an average of 7.7km/L over 350km covered. (no morning breakfast trips up to Punggol though :))
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