SUZUKI Vitara Cabrio 1989-1998 Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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Known as a big maker of small cars and motorcycles, Suzuki tried to build a small SUV and launched it in 1989: the Vitara. It was built in three variants: three-door, five-door and convertible. The same car was known in the U.S. as the Geo Sidekick or GMC Sidekick. The small engine and light body-on-frame vehicle had a good fuel consumption and decent performance on road.
For off-road use, it had a 4x4 system with a transfer box and hi-low range. Front independent suspension ensured decent comfort for the occupants. The rear live-axle was good in off-road even if it didn't have a lockable differential.
The interior features were minimal: air-conditioning, a radio-cassette player and that was it. An automatic 4-speed transmission was available as an option, but the standard was a 5-speed manual. In Europe, it was known as the Suzuki Vitara and it has a 1.6-liter engine with 80 hp. Later on, a 2.0-liter V6 gasoline engine was added, and a 2.0-liter diesel unit from Mazda.
It wasn't until 1990 when the 16 valve engine with 100 hp was installed. The aging Suzuki Vitara convertible received a facelift in 1996 and new engines were installed. The 1.6-liter unit was replaced with a four-pot 2.0-liter engine, and the 2.0-liter V6 was replaced with a 2.5-liter V6 gasoline unit. In 1998, a new generation was launched.
SUZUKI Vitara Cabrio 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
- 1.6L 16V 5MT AWD (97 HP)
- 1.6L 5MT AWD (80 HP)
- 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (132 HP)
SUZUKI Vitara Cabrio
1.6L 16V 5MT AWD (97 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT AWD (97 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
| Power: | 71 KW @ 5600 RPM 97 HP @ 5600 RPM 95 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 132 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 142.5 in (3620 mm) |
| Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 86.6 in (2200 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 226.1 g/km |
SUZUKI Vitara Cabrio
1.6L 5MT AWD (80 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT AWD (80 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
| Power: | 59 KW @ 5400 RPM 80 HP @ 5400 RPM 79 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 127 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 89.5 mph (144 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 142.5 in (3620 mm) |
| Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 86.6 in (2200 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 207.1 g/km |
SUZUKI Vitara Cabrio
2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (132 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (132 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 97 KW @ 6100 RPM 132 HP @ 6100 RPM 130 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 166 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 215/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 142.51 in (3620 mm) |
| Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 86.6 in (2200 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3747.8 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 230.9 g/km |