N32A 3.2 V6 vs K14D SHVS

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K14D SHVS BUY 80/100
+10 points over N32A 3.2 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N32A 3.2 V6 Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K14D SHVS Suzuki

Specifications

N32A 3.2 V6
K14D SHVS
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2008--2014
2020--present
Displacement
3195 cc
1373 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
233 hp
129 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€600--€1,500

Character

N32A 3.2 V6

"Grand Vitara. GM-sourced V6. Chain driven. Oil consumption. Adequate off-road V6. Less common — niche market."

K14D SHVS

"Vitara/S-Cross mild hybrid. Belt-integrated starter-generator. Efficient, smooth. Too new for long-term data but promising."

Issues Comparison

N32A 3.2 V6 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption €0--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

K14D SHVS 1

○ MINOR
48V SHVS battery / belt-alternator-starter €600--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

N32A 3.2 V6 1

Grand Vitara JT 2008--2012

K14D SHVS 4

S-Cross YFC 2022--present Vitara LY 2020--present S-Cross JY 2022--present Swift Sport 1.4 SHVS AZH 2018--2024 Hatchback
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