Suzuki Vitara 1st generation

Production :	1988 to 1998
Type:	Motor car
Class :	SUVs
Body versions :	fixed head , Cabriolet
Engines:	Gasoline: 1.6-2.0 liters (59-97 kW) Diesel:2.0 liters (52-64 kW)
Length:	3650-4125 mm
Width:	1630 mm
Height:	1700 mm
Wheelbase :	2020-2030 mm
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).