Body style: Truck
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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Suzuki introduced the Equator in the light pick-up market in 2009 as a badge-engineered Nissan Frontier.
Suzuki produced a wide variety of off-road bikes and ATVs, but not a single vehicle to carry them to the "playground" and back. While creating a new vehicle wouldn't make sense for them, they asked their neighbors from Nissan if they could make one for them. And this is how the Equator was born.
From the aesthetic point of view, the Equator featured a completely different front fascia than the Frontier. A wider and taller grille at the front and a different pair of headlights were the main difference apart from the S-badge. From the sides, the Frontier and the Equator looked the same, with the rear doors' raised beltline. The bed in the back was not long enough to carry a dirt-bike with the tailgate closed, but Suzuki installed a cage to keep the motorbike in place.
Inside, the Equator came equipped with SUV-like features such as automatic climate control, leather heated seats, and a navigation system. It could be fitted with a rear-view camera as well. The Suzuki steering wheel was the main difference between the two vehicles.
Under the hood, Nissan installed two engine choices for the Equator. The base version featured a four-pot, 2.5-liter engine, while a 4.0-liter V6 unit powered the top version.
SUZUKI Equator Crew Cab 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- 2.5L 5AT RWD (152 HP)
- 2.5L 5MT RWD (152 HP)
- 4.0L V6 5AT AWD (261 HP)
SUZUKI Equator Crew Cab
2.5L 5AT RWD (152 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5AT RWD (152 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
| Power: | 112 KW @ 5200 RPM 152 HP @ 5200 RPM 150 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 232 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P265/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 206.6 in (5248 mm) |
| Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 125.9 / 139.9 in (3,198/3,553 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 27.1 / 33.5 cuFT (767 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3801 lbs (1724 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
SUZUKI Equator Crew Cab
2.5L 5MT RWD (152 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT RWD (152 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
| Power: | 112 KW @ 5200 RPM 152 HP @ 5200 RPM 150 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 232 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P265/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 206.6 in (5248 mm) |
| Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 125.9 / 139.9 in (3,198/3,553 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 27.1 / 33.5 cuFT (767 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3686 lbs (1672 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
SUZUKI Equator Crew Cab
4.0L V6 5AT AWD (261 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5AT AWD (261 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 4000 cm3 |
| Power: | 194 KW @ 5600 RPM 264 HP @ 5600 RPM 260 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 381 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | P265/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 206.6 in (5248 mm) |
| Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 125.9 / 139.9 in (3,198/3,553 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.9 in (226 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 27.1 / 33.5 cuFT (767 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4248 lbs (1927 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5730 lbs (2599 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |