Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v Swift Challenger 470
Performance
Weight
The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v with a Swift Challenger 470 with an actual weight of 1292 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 sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift 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
169
178
Mountains
Risk of snaking
126
208
Weight ratio: 64% (71% of kerbweight)
1292 kg
2025 kg
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Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v Swift Challenger 470
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger 470: 1292 kg.
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v: 2025 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 169 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 178 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 126 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 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (82 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 208 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 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.