Suzuki Vitara
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| Suzuki Vitara<tr><td colspan=2>Image:Suzuki-Vitara.jpg</tr>
<tr><th>Also called:<td>Suzuki Sidekick | |
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki CAMI<tr><th>Production:<td>1988–2004</tr><tr><th>Class:<td>Mini SUV</tr><tr><th>Engine:<td>2.0L 127 hp I4</tr><tr><th>Transmission:<td>4-Speed Automatic Overdrive 5-Speed Manual Overdrive</tr><tr><th>Wheelbase:<td>86.60 in. (2-Door) 97.60 in. (4-Door)</tr><tr><th>Length:<td>152.00 in. (2-Door) 163.00 in. (4-Door)</tr><tr><th>Width:<td>67.30 in.</tr><tr><th>Height:<td>65.00 in. (2-Door) 65.80 in. (4-Door)</tr><tr><th>Fuel capacity:<td>14.8 gal.</tr><tr><th>Related:<td>Geo/Chevrolet Tracker/Asuna/Pontiac Sunrunner</tr><tr><th>Similar:<td>Kia Sportage</tr> |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a mini SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki since 1988. It is a predecessor to the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Vitara was also known as the Suzuki Escudo in Asia (except the Philippines), the Suzuki Sidekick and Geo Tracker in North America (replacing the Suzuki Samurai in that market, later under the Chevrolet marque), the Asuna Sunrunner in Canada and as the Santana 300 and 350 in Spain. In the Japanese home market, it was variously sold also with Mazda and Nissan badges.
The Vitara was a 4-seater which featured 1.3 L, 1.6 L and 1.8 L straight-4 gasoline engines available with carburator or electronic fuel injection. 16 valve engines 1.8 liters and in Europe a 2.0 liter V6. Diesel engines were also available in Europe. The Vitara was available with 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions, as well as automatic transmission, and in hardtop 2- or 4-door models or soft-top 2-door models.
The Vitara also came with an optional cosmetic off-road package, which included wide body kit and wider wheels. There was also a limited edition of around 500 models which included upgrades such as automatic windows, power steering, and metallic paint.
[edit] Trivia
- A pink Suzuki Vitara was used by the character of Jill in the second series of BBC comedy series Nighty Night.
