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2009 Suzuki Equator Extended Cab
MSRP: from $17,220
 
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,686
3,801 (Premium)
4,125 (Sport)
GVWR: 4,690
5,577 (Sport)
Weight distribution: 54 / 46
55 / 45 (Premium)
57 / 43 (Sport)
Max. towing capacity: 3,500
6,500 (Sport)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.1
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 43.4
43.6 (Sport)
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Solid axle
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.1 x 0.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Sport: 11.7 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.3 x 0.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 2,488
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Power [hp]: 152 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 171 at 4,400
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 17 - 19 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 23 (MT)
Available with: Base; Premium
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (CVVT)
Displacement: 3,954
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 95.5 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power [hp]: 261 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 281 at 4,000
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20
Available with: Sport
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.58, 2.08, 1.36, 1.00, 0.81
Final Drive: 4.08
Available with: Base
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.84, 2.35, 1.53, 1.00, 0.84
Final Drive: 3.92 (Premium); 3.13 (Sport)
Available with: Premium; Sport
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 206.6
Width [in.]: 72.8
Height [in.]: 68.7
69.7 (Sport)
Wheelbase [in.]: 125.9
Front Track [in.]: 61.8
Rear Track [in.]: 61.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.7
9.8 (Sport)
Approach Angle [in.]: 27.8
30.5 (Sport)
Departure Angle [in.]: 21.0
22.1 (Sport)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 87.7
Seating Capacity: 4
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 25.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 33.5
Cargo Box Width [in.]:58.8
Cargo Box Length [in.]: 73.3
Cargo Box Height [in.]: 18.0
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 235/75 R15 tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual driver bucket seat
  • 4-way manual flat-folding passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Assist grips
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color front bumper
  • Cargo box
  • Cargo box light
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Chrome rear bumper
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Lighted and lockable dual-level glove box
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Rear flip-up jump seats
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear-hinged rear doors
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Removable and lockable tailgate
  • Storage: front and rear doors, dashboard, and under rear seat
  • Tachometer
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 84 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]