2012 Suzuki Equator Summary

2012 Suzuki Equator 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB shown
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2012 Suzuki Equator

Starting MSRP $17,999–$29,700

MPG City: 15 – 19 Highway: 19 – 23

Available Engines

152-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)
261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 3 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison l Build & Price

Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•	First midsize pickup offered by Suzuki
•	Based on Nissan Frontier platform
•	Front hood, fenders, grille and bumpers different from Frontier
•	Four-cylinder or V-6 power

What We Like

•	100,000-mile/seven-year powertrain limited warranty
•	Removable GPS developed by Garmin
•	Aggressive RMZ-4 off-road model
•	Utility-minded cargo bed
•	Spirited V-6 engine

What We Don't

•	No manual transmission for off-road package or V-6 engine
•	Tow package should be standard on RMZ-4
•	No MP3 jack on base stereo

The Equator arrived for 2009 as Suzuki's first venture into the midsize pickup market. The truck is built by Nissan and features mostly Frontier hardware, but Suzuki had plenty of input in its styling. The fully loaded Equator isn't a luxurious model, but it does come in the RMZ-4 off-road package. The RMZ-4 features a moonroof, Dana 44 axles, electronic rear-locking differential, Bilstein shocks, skid plates, BFG Rugged Trail tires, unique seat trim with red stitching and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Equator seats up to four (extended cab) or five (crew cab) people. Competitors include the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado.

6 Available Equator Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	19/23	$17,999	$17,278
Premium 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	17/22	$22,949	$22,030
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	15/20	$25,699	$24,670
Sport 4x4 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	15/19	$26,449	$25,390
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 139.9 in. WB See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	15/19	$28,849	$27,694
RMZ-4 4x4 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	15/19	$29,700	$28,512
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