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    Suzuki Vitara JLX (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 Suzuki Vitara JLX is a four-wheel drive, 5-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 $27,990 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 Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The Suzuki Vitara measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4030mm (158.7 inches) in length, 1635mm (64.4 inches) in width with a 2480mm (97.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1200kg (2645.5 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
    2 - 7 years
    3 years
    7 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

    4,030 mm
    1,635 mm
    1,700 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,030 mm
    Overall Width1,635 mm
    Overall Height1,700 mm
    Wheelbase2,480 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity470 mm

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    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    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

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Total

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    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): 9.6
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.9
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 22

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.9
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9.6

    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

    1st Gear Ratio: 2.826
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.493
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.73
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Low High Ratio: 1.816
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.703
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated 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 Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Medium

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 36.6
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1035
    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): 18.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 535

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 54.9
    Front Track (mm): 1395
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 66.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1700
    Overall Length (in): 158.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4030
    Overall Width (in): 64.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1635
    Rear Track (in): 55.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1400
    Wheelbase (in): 97.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2480

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1069
    Rear Leg Room (in): 32.7
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 830
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.2
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.8
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1315

    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
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3682
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1200
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2646

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: 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: 4

    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 Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    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: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key

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