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New Grand Vitara is flagship for Suzuki's growth; Europe will be main market for the medium SUV.(News)(Sport utility vehicles)

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Byline: Yuzo Yamaguchi

Suzuki will bring the third-generation of its Grand Vitara to Europe later this year.

The five-seat medium SUV will offer a smoother ride than the current version by combining a monocoque body with a built-in ladder frame.

The new model also will feature full-time all-wheel drive.

Suzuki aims to sell 125,000 Grand Vitaras a year globally. Europe will be the biggest market with an annual sales target of 60,000 units.

Suzuki hopes to sell 40,000 Grand Vitaras a year in North America, 15,000 in Japan and the remaining 10,000 in other markets.

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