Suzuki Vitara JLX (1997) price & specs
JLX
Overview
The 1997 Suzuki Vitara JLX is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Suzuki Vitara is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $22,490 before on-road costs.
This Suzuki Vitara is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 71 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 132 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Suzuki Vitara measures 1665mm (65.6 inches) in height, 3630mm (142.9 inches) in length, 1630mm (64.2 inches) in width with a 2200mm (86.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1105kg (2436.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Vitara JLX comes standard with 205/75 R15 front tyres and 205/75 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,630 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,630 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Explore Suzuki Vitara Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 75
Engine (cc): 1590
Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 90
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 11.1
Capacity (L): 42
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.8
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.4
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.8
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 96
Maximum Power (kW): 71
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 98
Maximum Torque (Nm): 132
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Selectable While Driving: yes
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: 75
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 31.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 903
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
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): 9800
Front Track (in): 54.9
Front Track (mm): 1395
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
Overall Height (in): 65.6
Overall Height (mm): 1665
Overall Length (in): 142.9
Overall Length (mm): 3630
Overall Width (in): 64.2
Overall Width (mm): 1630
Rear Track (in): 55.1
Rear Track (mm): 1400
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 Colour
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
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
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1500
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3307
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1105
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2436
Antenna
Type: Telescopic
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
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Door Panel Trim
Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front 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: Partial
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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