How long do the Grand Vitara’s build quality and long term reliability stand the test of time?
Maruti Suzuki is famous for its affordable, fuel efficient cars, but has come under fire in the past for perceived build quality and safety features of some models. The ongoing discussions are around how within the Grand Vitara, Maruti has indeed taken a step up in terms of build quality and long term reliability, as it is positioned as a more premium offering through the Nexa channel. In this debate, competitors such as Hyundai, Kia, and Tata are often compared for their successes with these things. The quality of interior materials, panel gaps and fit and finish, insulation against noise and robustness of mechanical components are factors to be considered. Besides, the discussions reach to Maruti's after sales service network and availability and cost of spare parts complex which have been Maruti's strength up to now. This could have a far reaching impact on Maruti’s reputation in more premium segments of the market with the Grand Vitara’s performance in these areas.
The Grand Vitara, by Maruti, has definitely upped their game. It feels solid for a build quality and should be as reliable as any other Maruti. They have the best service network in the world.
It is still not as good as Korean or European rivals, but better than the older Marutis. The plastics could be better and there is still some cost cutting to be seen.
The Grand Vitara will shine in long term reliability. Maruti's engines are bulletproof and parts will be cheap and easily available. Premium soft touch materials are less important than that.
The Grand Vitara’s build impresses me. They run tight panel gaps, doors close with a solid thunk, good NVH levels. It feels built to last.
It's a mixed bag. Some feel cheap, some feel premium. Maruti's reliability track record inspires some confidence that it'll all hold up well as the years go by.
But Maruti still has work to do on the Grand Vitara, which is a step in the right direction. They aren't quite there yet in build quality, but are catching up to rivals.
I know, because I've owned multiple Marutis, and the Grand Vitara is their best built car yet. It's not class leading, but it's competitive now.
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