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Vitara
1997 Suzuki Vitara
Japan
Gasoline
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
1997
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Body Style
SUV
Generation
ET/TA Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 DOHC 16V 4WD Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
132 hp
Power (kW)
97 kW
Torque
166 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed
160 km/h
(99 mph)
Displacement
1,995 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,620 mm
(142.5 in)
Width
1,630 mm
(64.2 in)
Height
1,670 mm
(65.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,200 mm
(86.6 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.7 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
51 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10.8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Roof Colour
Black
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
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
CD
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Grey
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
202 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
845 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
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
1997
Powertrain
2.0 DOHC 16V 4WD Manual
Horsepower
132 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
SUVSUV
4WD
Gasoline