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1997 Suzuki Vitara JLX Pricing and Spec
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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 $21,990 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 1095kg (2414.1 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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Power to Weight
59.17 - 81.17 kW/t
59.17 kW/t
81.17 kW/t
Boot Space
133 - 535 litres
133 litres
535 litres
Price
$19,990 - $31,990
$19,990
$31,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 - 100,000 km
60,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,450 - 1,875 kg
1,450 kg
1,875 kg
Approach Angle
35°
35°
Departure Angle
34°
34°
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Dimensions
3,630 mm
1,630 mm
1,665 mm
| 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 | 405 mm |
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Explore Suzuki Vitara Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1590
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 75
Engine Stroke: 90
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 42
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 11.1
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 27
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10.4
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.8
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 71
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 96
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 132
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 98
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 133
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 31.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 903
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 65.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1665
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2200
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 86.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 64.2
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1630
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 142.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3630
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1400
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 55.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1395
External Dimensions Front Track In: 54.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9800
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 32.2
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1325
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 52.2
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1275
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 50.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1069
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 804
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 31.7
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2414
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1095
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1500
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3307
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Partial
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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