 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v
Swift Toscane 410 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v with a Swift Toscane 410 with an actual weight of 1145 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
130
68
Mountains
Risk of snaking
75
172
Weight ratio: 75% (87% of kerbweight)
1145 kg
1520 kg
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v
Swift Toscane 410 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Toscane 410: 1145 kg.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs. 1.6 16v: 1520 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 75%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 130 points).
- Speeds of 60 mph (96 km/h) to 69 mph (111 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 68 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 34.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 75 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 45 mph (73 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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 172 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes 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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