N32A 3.2 V6 vs K15B DualJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K15B DualJet BUY 80/100
+10 points over N32A 3.2 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N32A 3.2 V6 Suzuki
0 / 100
BUY K15B DualJet Suzuki

Specifications

N32A 3.2 V6
K15B DualJet
Brand
Suzuki
Suzuki
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2008--2014
2018--present
Displacement
3195 cc
1462 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
233 hp
105 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€550--€1,100

Character

N32A 3.2 V6

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

K15B DualJet

"Jimny/Vitara/S-Cross. Replaced M15A. SHVS mild hybrid available. Reliable, simple. Classic Suzuki."

Issues Comparison

N32A 3.2 V6 1

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

K15B DualJet 2

○ MINOR
VVT actuator wear €150--€400 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain — straightforward €400--€700 150,000 km--∞

Models

N32A 3.2 V6 1

Grand Vitara JT 2008--2012

K15B DualJet 1

Jimny 1.5 VVT GJ 2018--2024 SUV
Full N32A 3.2 V6 Report Full K15B DualJet Report