Model Year | 2009 | 2009--2007 | 2009--2007 | 2009--2007 | 2009--2007 |
Model | New Beetle | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara |
Trim | 2.5L | Base | Premium | XSport | Luxury |
Engines | |||||
Transmissions | |||||
Drivetrains | |||||
Tires | |||||
Audio Systems | |||||
Accessories | |||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
Homelink. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||
Cargo Management | |||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||
No crossbars. | |||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||
Climate Control | |||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Drivetrain | |||||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||
Requires external spare tire. | |||||
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | |||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||||
Infotainment | |||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||
Includes CD player. | |||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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