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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, 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 $22,990 before on-road costs.

    This Suzuki Vitara is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 97 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 166 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 51L fuel tank

    The Suzuki Vitara measures 1660mm (65.4 inches) in height, 3745mm (147.4 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2200mm (86.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1350kg (2976.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Vitara JLX comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 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

    3,745 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,660 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,745 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,660 mm
    Wheelbase2,200 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm
    Load Capacity350 mm

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    2L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 1995
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 95
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 13.5
    Main Capacity (L): 51
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.2
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.2
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.2

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 130
    Maximum Power (kW): 97
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 166
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    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: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Toned

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: SUV

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 31.9
    Rear Seat Down (L): 903
    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): 10000
    Front Track (in): 57.3
    Front Track (mm): 1455
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
    Overall Height (in): 65.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1660
    Overall Length (in): 147.4
    Overall Length (mm): 3745
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 57.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1450
    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

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 35
    Departure Angle: 34

    Bumpers

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

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1700
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3748
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1350
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2976

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    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
    Front Seats Number: 2

    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

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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