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Suzuki Vitara TA

1988 – 2002

The Suzuki Vitara is a lineup of popular SUVs that has seen five generations of production since 1988. The second and third generations were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, distinguished by the addition of "Grand" to the name. However, the fourth generation of the vehicle dropped the "Grand" prefix. In various markets, including Japan, the vehicle was referred to as the Suzuki Escudo. The choice of the name "Vitara" was influenced by the Latin word "vita," which translates to vitality in English. On the other hand, in the Japanese Domestic Market, the vehicle was commonly known as the Suzuki Escudo, which alludes to the former Portuguese monetary unit, the "escudo," before the introduction of the Euro. Key Points: 1. The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs that has undergone five generations of production. 2. The second and third generations were marketed as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation dropped the "Grand" from its name. 3. The Japanese Domestic Market primarily referred to the vehicle as the Suzuki Escudo in all generations. 4. The name "Vitara" was influenced by the Latin word for vitality, "vita." 5. The name "Escudo" in the Japanese market pays homage to the former Portuguese monetary unit before the adoption of the Euro.

Also sold as the Suzuki Escudo TASame car, different badge. Posts tagged to either name show here.