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Summary
With the Esteem GLX+ wagon, Suzuki has clearly put a lot of effort into civilizing the small car. There's nothing particularly revolutionary in the resulting automobile, but it does more than what's expected of it in an economical and relatively sporting fashion. For someone who needs to haul things on a budget, whether commercial deliveries or laundry from college, the Esteem wagon fills the bill. The GLX with a 5-speed is the best choice for economy, performance and a touch of luxury features. We only wish Suzuki offered ABS on models other than the GLX+. That said, the loaded GLX+ is quite a package at $17,179.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Esteem sedans: GL ($13,199); GLX ($13,999); GLX+ ($15,799)
Esteem wagons: GL ($13,699); GLX ($14,499); GLX+ ($16,499) |
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Engines:
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1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, door guard beams, rear-door child-safety locks, height-adjustable front 3-point seatbelts, 3-point rear outboard and 2-point center seatbelts standard; ABS standard on GLX+ |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hamamatsu, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Esteem Wagon GLX+ ($16,499) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, automatic transmission, power rack-and-pinion steering, power brakes with ABS, roof rails, roof end spoiler, power sunroof, alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette players, intermittent windshield wipers, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, power windows, power locks, cruise control, cargo light |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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two-tone paint ($200) |
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Destination Charge:
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480 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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17179 |
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Layout:
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front engine, front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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122 @ 6300 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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117 @ 3500 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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26/33 |
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Wheelbase:
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97.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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172.2/66.5/55.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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56.7/56.5 |
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Turning circle:
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32.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.7/50.8/42.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.6/48.2/34.1 |
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Cargo volume:
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24.0 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.5 |
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Curb weight:
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2480 |
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Tires:
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P195/55R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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12.7 |
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