Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs 2.4 16v Buccaneer Elan 15
Performance
Weight
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs 2.4 16v with a Buccaneer Elan 15 with an actual weight of 1418 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 more than sufficient. But the weight of the Buccaneer with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
203
167
Mountains
Risk of snaking
184
132
Weight ratio: 82% (93% of kerbweight)
1418 kg
1719 kg
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs 2.4 16v Buccaneer Elan 15
Actual Weights
Buccaneer Elan 15: 1418 kg.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-drs 2.4 16v: 1719 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 82%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 203 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 167 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 184 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 (3900 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Suzuki is 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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 132 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.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.