The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 Tdi 16v with a Burstner C 455 TS with an actual weight of 1320 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Burstner with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
173
182
Mountains
Risk of snaking
134
165
Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight)
1320 kg
1780 kg
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 Tdi 16v Burstner C 455 TS
Actual Weights
Burstner C 455 TS: 1320 kg.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 Tdi 16v: 1780 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 173 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 182 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 28 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 134 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 the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (83 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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 165 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.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.