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Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara — 1989–1999, 2-door convertible; 3-door panel van; 3 and 5-door suv, '''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine'''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4

Transmission5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic

About the Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara is a 2-door convertible; 3-door panel van; 3 and 5-door SUV in the mini suv (1988–2005); compact suv (1998–2017); subcompact crossover suv (2015–present) class, with source data covering 1989–1999. The available vehicle data lists '''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4 as an engine configuration, paired with 5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic and a Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1988–2017); Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2015–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1988–present) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Suzuki Vitara guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4 and 5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Suzuki Vitara specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Suzuki
Model	Vitara
Model years	1989–1999
Body style	2-door convertible; 3-door panel van; 3 and 5-door SUV
Vehicle class	Mini SUV (1988–2005); Compact SUV (1998–2017); Subcompact crossover SUV (2015–present)
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1988–present
Market / country	CA, DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, NL, NZ, UA, US

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Suzuki Vitara includes '''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4.. Transmission information includes 5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1988–2017); Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2015–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1988–present).

Engine	'''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic
Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1988–2017); Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2015–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1988–present)

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	2/3-door: 2200 mm (86.6 in); 5-door: 2480 mm (97.6 in)
Length	2/3-door: 3560-3720 mm in 1; 5-door: 3975-4200 mm in 1
Width	Regular model: 1635-1655 mm in 1; 5-door Nomade/Sport: 1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	2/3-door: 1665-1705 mm in 1; 5-door: 1700-1725 mm in 1
Kerb / curb weight	2/3-door: 950-1140 kg lb 0; 5-door: 1170-1420 kg lb 0

Ownership, maintenance and fluids

Maintenance specifications are configuration-dependent. When an exact manufacturer oil grade or capacity is not available, the page directs owners to the vehicle manual rather than guessing.

Battery	6Ah Lithium-ion (HEV); 8Ah Lithium-ion (MHEV)

Suzuki Vitara other specifications

Name	Suzuki Vitara
Image	2018 Suzuki Vitara (LY) S Turbo wagon (2018-11-02) 01.jpg
Aka	Suzuki Escudo (1988–2024)
Caption	Suzuki Sidekick 2-door resin top convertible (US; pre-facelift)
Model Code	ET TA
Motor	'''MHEV''': ''WA06B'' DC synchronous Integrated Starter Generator (ISG); '''HEV''': ''PB03A'' AC synchronous Motor Generator Unit (MGU)
Drivetrain	48V ''SHVS'' mild hybrid; 140V strong hybrid

Suzuki Vitara generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Suzuki Vitara	1988–present	Not specified	Not specified	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1988–2017); Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2015–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1988–present)
First generation	1989–1999	'''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4	5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Second generation	1999–2005	'''Petrol:'''; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20A'' I4; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF/RFM'' I4 TD; 2.0 L ''PSA RHW/RHZ HDi'' I4 turbo-diesel	5-speed manual; 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Third generation	2005–2017 (extended production continued for some markets until 2019)	'''Petrol:'''; 1.6 L ''M16A'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20A'' I4; 2.4 L ''J24B'' I4; 2.7 L ''H27A'' V6; 3.2 L ''GM N32A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''Renault F9Q'' I4 DDiS turbo-diesel	5-speed manual; 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic; 5-speed Aisin ''TB-50LS'' automatic (V6 only)	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Fourth generation	March 2015 – present	'''Petrol:'''; 1.0 L ''K10C'' Boosterjet I3-T; 1.4 L ''K14C'' Boosterjet I4-T; 1.6 L ''M16A'' I4; '''Petrol hybrid:'''; 1.4 L ''K14D'' Boosterjet I4-T MHEV; 1.5 L ''K15C'' Dualjet I4 HEV; '''Diesel:'''; 1.6 L ''FCA D16AA DDiS'' I4-TD	5-speed manual (1.0 and 1.6); 6-speed manual (1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 diesel); 6-speed automatic (1.0, 1.4 and 1.6); 6-speed DCT "TCSS" (1.6 diesel AWD); 6-speed automated manual "AGS" (1.5)	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Suzuki Vitara

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load35 PSI front35 PSI rear

Fully loaded37 PSI front38 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	35 PSI	35 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	37 PSI	38 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Suzuki Vitara

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Suzuki Vitara have?

The available source data lists the Suzuki Vitara engine as '''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''G13BA'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16A'' I4; 1.6 L ''G16B'' I4; 1.8 L ''J18'' I4; 2.0 L ''J20'' I4; 2.0 L ''H20A'' V6; 2.5 L ''H25A'' V6; '''Diesel:'''; 1.9 L ''PSA XUD9'' TD I4; 2.0 L ''Mazda RF'' turbo-diesel I4; 2.0 L ''PSA DW10 HDi'' turbo-diesel I4. Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Suzuki Vitara?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 35 PSI front and 35 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Suzuki Vitara?

There is no single best engine oil for every Suzuki Vitara configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Suzuki Vitara?

The Suzuki Vitara is classified as a 2-door convertible; 3-door panel van; 3 and 5-door SUV.

What years was the Suzuki Vitara produced?

The available vehicle record places the Suzuki Vitara in the 1989–1999 period. Exact availability can vary by market.

What are the dimensions of the Suzuki Vitara?

The available source data lists length 2/3-door: 3560-3720 mm in 1; 5-door: 3975-4200 mm in 1, width Regular model: 1635-1655 mm in 1; 5-door Nomade/Sport: 1695 mm (66.7 in), height 2/3-door: 1665-1705 mm in 1; 5-door: 1700-1725 mm in 1, and wheelbase 2/3-door: 2200 mm (86.6 in); 5-door: 2480 mm (97.6 in).

What transmission does the Suzuki Vitara have?

The available source data lists 5-speed manual; 3-speed ''TH180'' automatic (1988–1990 1.6 L only); 4-speed ''Aisin 03-72LE'' automatic transmission options for the Suzuki Vitara.

Is the Suzuki Vitara FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Suzuki Vitara is Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1988–2017); Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2015–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1988–present).

Who makes the Suzuki Vitara?

The manufacturer listed for the Suzuki Vitara is Suzuki.

When was the Suzuki Vitara produced?

The available source data describes production as 1988–present.

How much does the Suzuki Vitara weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 2/3-door: 950-1140 kg lb 0; 5-door: 1170-1420 kg lb 0. Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Suzuki Vitara built?

The available source record lists assembly information as Japan: Iwata, Shizuoka; Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Automotive); Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java (Suzuki Indomobil Motor); Spain: Linares, Andalusia (Santana Motor); Ecuador: Quito, Pichincha (GM Ecuador).

What class of car is the Suzuki Vitara?

The Suzuki Vitara is listed in the Mini SUV (1988–2005); Compact SUV (1998–2017); Subcompact crossover SUV (2015–present) class.

What platform does the Suzuki Vitara use?

The available source data lists the platform/chassis as Global C platform.

What battery does the Suzuki Vitara use?

The available source data lists battery information as 6Ah Lithium-ion (HEV); 8Ah Lithium-ion (MHEV). Exact battery size and fitment should be matched to the engine and market.

Which markets or countries sold the Suzuki Vitara?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Suzuki Vitara with CA, DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, NL, NZ, UA, US. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What came after the Suzuki Vitara?

The available vehicle data lists Suzuki Across (Europe) as a successor where applicable.

What cars are related to the Suzuki Vitara?

The available source data identifies related models as Suzuki XL-7. Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Suzuki Vitara?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Suzuki Vitara?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

Suzuki Vitara images

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