Suzuki Vitara 1st generation
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Production : |
1988 to 1998 |
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Type: |
Motor car |
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Class : |
SUVs |
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Body versions : |
fixed head , Cabriolet |
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Engines: |
Gasoline: 1.6-2.0 liters (59-97 kW) |
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Length: |
3650-4125 mm |
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Width: |
1630 mm |
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Height: |
1700 mm |
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Wheelbase : |
2020-2030 mm |
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Curb weight : |
1195 kg |
The Suzuki Vitara first generation or as the Sidekick is an off-road vehicle of the Japanese automobile, motorcycle and marine producer Suzuki .
History
This was from the summer of 1988 ,available as a convertible or with steel roof and had a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
In the fall of 1990 Suzuki supplemented this version with a five-door variant with 28 cm longer wheelbase, which was also referred to as Vitara Long . From its 16-valve gasoline engine with 71 kW (97 hp) benefited from 1995, the three-door. The five-door was from this year optionally with a 2.0-liter V6 gasoline engine with 100 kW (136 hp) available, the safety equipment included two airbags.
In early 1996, Suzuki added the gasoline-powered five-door a turbodiesel with 2.0-liter displacement, which was initially available only with automatic. In the same year, the two-door two front airbags.
Thanks to the intercooler, the turbo diesel gained 65 kW (88 hp) in 1997 and was also optionally available with a manual transmission. The three-door car was also available from now on with 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 97 kW (132 hp).
