2012 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab
The Equator is Suzuki's first pickup truck for the US market. The Equator is a variant of the Nissan Frontier and is manufactured by Nissan. The Equator wears a large front grille to distinguish it from the Frontier. The standard 152-bhp 2.5L I-4 can be replaced with a 261-bhp 4.0L V-6. The Equator is offered in two cab styles: extended cab and crew cab. The Equator can tow up to 6300 lbs. depending on the model. Suzuki offers just a handful of Equator models. Prospective buyers may need to check out the Nissan Frontier for more extensive options.
2012 Suzuki Equator Extended Cab
The Equator is Suzuki's first pickup truck for the US market. The Equator is a variant of the Nissan Frontier and is manufactured by Nissan. The Equator wears a large front grille to distinguish it from the Frontier. The standard 152-bhp 2.5L I-4 can be replaced with a 261-bhp 4.0L V-6. The Equator is offered in two cab styles: extended cab and crew cab. The Equator can tow up to 6300 lbs. depending on the model. Suzuki offers just a handful of Equator models. Prospective buyers may need to check out the Nissan Frontier for more extensive options.
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki's Grand Vitara is a sleekly styled compact SUV. Grand Vitara offers a 2.4L four-cylinder with a choice of rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual or automatic. Unlike most competitive vehicles, the Grand Vitara offers a combination unibody/ladder frame, full-time 4WD, center differential lock, and a 2-speed transfer case for low speed off-road excursions. Standard ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and 6 airbags enhance safety.
2012 Suzuki Kizashi
Although Suzuki offered larger vehicles made by Daewoo in the past, the Kizashi is their first mid-size car designed and built in house. Marketed as a mid-size, the Kizashi is on the smaller side of the segment with dimensions closer to the Honda Civic than the Toyota Camry. A 180-bhp, 2.4l four-cylinder engine is standard on all models. Most models are equipped with a CVT, but a six-speed manual is available. One item that sets the Kizashi apart is the availability of all-wheel-drive. Most of the sales leaders only offer front-wheel-drive. Pricing ranges from $19,000 for the base S model to $28,000 for a fully equipped SLS model.
2012 Suzuki SX4 5d
The subcompact SX4 is marketed as the SX4 Sportback for FWD models, and the SX4 Crossover when equipped with AWD. Both models share the same platform as the SX4 sedan. According to Suzuki, the SX4 name is derived from (S)port (X)-over for (4) seasons. A standard 2.0L inline-4 powers all models. Both six-speed manual and CVT transmissions are offered. The AWD system has a differential lock to enhance traction at low speed on slippery surfaces. The closest vehicles in size to the SX4 Crossover are the Nisan Juke and the Mini Countryman.
2012 Suzuki SX4 Sedan
The SX4 sedan is Suzuki's entry in the compact car segment. At 176.8 inches long, the SX4 is somewhere between a smaller sedan like the Kia Rio and larger models like the Honda Civic. With a 2.0L inline-4 coupled to a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission, the SX4 Sport has a better power-to-weight ratio than many of its competitors. Trim levels range from the base model to the Sport SE model. The Sport SE includes a body aero kit and standard navigation system for about $19,000.
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