The 2008 Grand Vitara is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the Base 2WD to the Luxury 4WD.
Upon introduction, the Base 2WD is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 185-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed manual transmission is standard, and a 5-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Luxury 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 185-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2008 Grand Vitara is a carryover from 2007.