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    Suzuki Vitara JLX (1997) price & specs

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    $32,995†
    2L petrol3D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    JLX

    Overview

    The 1997 Suzuki Vitara JLX is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Suzuki Vitara is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $32,995 before on-road costs.

    This Suzuki Vitara is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 97 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 166 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 51L fuel tank

    The Suzuki Vitara measures 1660mm (65.4 inches) in height, 3745mm (147.4 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2200mm (86.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1225kg (2700.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Vitara JLX comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    44.76 - 79.18 kW/t
    44.76 kW/t
    79.18 kW/t
    Boot Space
    133 - 535 litres
    133 litres
    535 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    2 years
    7 years

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    Dimensions

    3,745 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,660 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,745 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,660 mm
    Wheelbase2,200 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm
    Load Capacity225 mm

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    JLX

    2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $32,995†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 37

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 1995
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 95
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 13.5
    Main Capacity (L): 51
    Main Type: Main

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 132
    Maximum Power (kW): 97
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 123
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 166
    Measurement Standard: SAE
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 31.9
    Rear Seat Down (L): 903
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 133

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
    Front Track (in): 57.3
    Front Track (mm): 1455
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
    Overall Height (in): 65.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1660
    Overall Length (in): 147.4
    Overall Length (mm): 3745
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 57.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1450
    Wheelbase (in): 86.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2200

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1069
    Rear Leg Room (in): 31.7
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 804
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.2
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 50.2
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1275

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Color

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1450
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3197
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1225
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2701

    Antenna

    Type: A Pillar

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Plastic

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lockable: yes

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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