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Suzuki Escudo FT

1997 – 2000

The Suzuki Vitara is a popular series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second and third generations were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation dropped the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and various other markets, all generations are named the Suzuki Escudo. The name "Vitara" is derived from the Latin word vita, meaning vitality, reflecting the vehicle's energy and liveliness. On the other hand, "Escudo," primarily used in the Japanese market, references the former currency unit of Portugal before the introduction of the Euro. Key Points: 1. The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki since 1988. 2. The second and third generations are known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation omitted the "Grand" prefix. 3. In Japan and other markets, the series is called the Suzuki Escudo. 4. The name "Vitara" is inspired by the Latin word vita, meaning vitality. 5. "Escudo," the name used in the Japanese market, refers to the old Portuguese currency unit. This summarization outlines the evolution of the Suzuki Vitara series, highlighting its various generations, naming conventions, and the inspirations behind the names chosen for different markets.

Also sold as the Mazda Proceed Levante FT and Suzuki Vitara FTSame car, different badge. Posts tagged to either name show here.