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Summary
There is something satisfying about the basic, no-nonsense nature of the Suzuki Equator that appeals to our sense of fundamentals. The Equator offers, in simplest terms, value in a pickup truck. It's one of the last pickups uncontaminated by glossy interior trim and luxury car options, with the accompanying bloated window sticker. You could get practically the same truck from Nissan, but the seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty might be the reason to buy this truck from Suzuki.John Stewart filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Suzuki Equator outside San Antonio, Texas.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Suzuki Equator Extended Cab ($17,220), Crew Cab ($23,210); Crew Cab Sport 2WD ($24,375), 4WD ($27,320); RMZ-4 ($28,550) |
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Engines:
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4.0-liter DOHC 24v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual frontal airbags, curtain airbags, side-impact airbags; height-adjusting three-point front seatbelts with pretensioners |
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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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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Crew Cab Long Bed ($28,550) |
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Standard Equipment:
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cloth upholstery, air conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors, door locks and windows, remote keyless entry |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport Package ($2,050) includes Rockford-Fosgate AM/FM/XM/6CD with auxiliary input jack, subwoofer, Bluetooth capability and steering-wheel audio controls; Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Hill Hold Control (HHC); moonroof; bed extender |
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Destination Charge:
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775 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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31375 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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261 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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281 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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139.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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220.1/72.8/70.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.8/61.8 |
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Turning circle:
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43.6 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.0/55.6/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.7/58.0/33.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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38.8 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6100 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, with stabilizer bar, Bilstein shocks |
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Suspension, r:
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solid axle, overslung multi-leaf with Bilstein shocks and stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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8.9 |
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Curb weight:
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4518 |
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Tires:
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P275/65/R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with 4-wheel ABS, VDC, HHC and HDC |
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Fuel capacity:
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21.1 |
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