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    1996 Suzuki Vitara

    New from

    $24,550 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

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    About the Suzuki Vitara

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Suzuki Vitara is a small SUV offered in both 3D SUV and 5D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $24,550 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the JX variant and topping out at $37,950 for the JLX.

    There are 2 variants of the Vitara available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (71kW/132Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (100kW/172Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1996 Vitara is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    59.17 - 76.34 kW/t
    59.17 kW/t
    76.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    133 - 535 litres
    133 litres
    535 litres
    Price
    $24,550 - $37,950
    $24,550
    $37,950
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 6 years
    2 years
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,500 - 1,875 kg
    1,500 kg
    1,875 kg
    Approach Angle
    40°
    40°
    Departure Angle
    41°
    41°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    200 mm

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    All Suzuki Vitara Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$35,490$40,490
    2024$35,490$40,490
    2023$29,990$40,990
    2022$26,490$40,990
    2021$25,490$37,490
    *excl. on-roads
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    1996 Suzuki Vitara Specs

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    JX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Brand Name: Clarion
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Seek
      • System Tape Logic Deck
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.44
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 40
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 903
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 133
      • Departure Angle: 41
      • External Dimensions Maximum Body Length (in): 1.6
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1069
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325
      • Front Track (mm): 1395
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 31.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
      • Maximum Body Length (mm): 40
      • Overall Height (mm): 1665
      • Overall Length (mm): 3630
      • Overall Width (mm): 1630
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 804
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1275
      • Rear Track (mm): 1400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2200
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 75
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1590
      • Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 42
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 96
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 71
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 98
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Frame
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: One-piece
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Partial
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 5.125
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Manual Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1085
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    JLX

    Adds to JX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.11
    • Convenience
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operates From Passenger Door
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.6
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1125
    Removes from JX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.44
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.8
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1085
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    1996 Suzuki Vitara Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251200Kg1200Kg
    20241200Kg1200Kg
    20231200Kg1200Kg
    20221200Kg1200Kg
    20211200Kg1200Kg
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    1996 Suzuki Vitara Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Suzuki Vitara?

    The Suzuki Vitara offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Suzuki Vitara FAQs

    The cheapest Suzuki Vitara is the JX that starts from $24,550.

    The most expensive Suzuki Vitara is the JLX that starts from $37,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Vitara is null kg offered by the following variants: JX and JLX.

    The largest Suzuki Vitara is the JLX which measures 1695mm wide, 4125mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.

    The most powerful Suzuki Vitara is the JLX which has 100kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Suzuki Vitara is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Suzuki Vitara is the JLX which weighs 1875 kg (kerb weight).

    The Suzuki Vitara uses Unleaded.