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Vitara
1996 Suzuki Vitara
Japan
Diesel
4WD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Body Style
SUV
Generation
ET/TA Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 TD SOHC 8V 4WD Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
87 hp
Power (kW)
64 kW
Torque
168 Nm (124 lb-ft)
Top speed
160 km/h
(99 mph)
Displacement
1,998 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,030 mm
(158.7 in)
Width
1,635 mm
(64.4 in)
Height
1,700 mm
(66.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,480 mm
(97.6 in)
Curb weight
1,342 kg
(2,959 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-20
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
20.9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
90,000 km / 5 years
Air Filter
45,000 km
(27,962 mi)
Fuel Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
7,500 km
(4,660 mi)
Engine Coolant
4 years
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
7.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
174 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Ground Clearance
200 mm
(7.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,800 kg
(3,968 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
450 kg
(992 lb)
Cargo Capacity
458 kg
(1,010 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
139.7
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
108
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Digital
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
580 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Child
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Beige
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver: -
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Longerun Frame
Behind Right Front Wheel
Car Classification
American Classification
Mini SUV
British Classification
Mini 4x4
Australian Classification
Small SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small SUV
Vitara
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Vitara Standard
1988–2026
Vitara SUV Generations
2 of 5
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ET/TA Facelift
1995–2004
Year
1996
Powertrain
2.0 TD SOHC 8V 4WD Manual
Horsepower
87 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel
SUVSUV
4WD
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel