2012
Suzuki Equator

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$17,999
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Available trims

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  • 2WD Ext Cab I4 Man
    Starts at
    $17,999
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,004 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab I4 Man Comfort
    Starts at
    $19,449
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,004 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab I4 Auto Premium
    Starts at
    $22,949
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    889 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab V6 Auto Sport
    Starts at
    $25,699
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    -4,282 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab V6 Auto Sport
    Starts at
    $26,449
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,396 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab V6 Auto Sport Long Bed
    Starts at
    $28,849
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,298 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab V6 Auto RMZ-4
    Starts at
    $29,700
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,109 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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2012 Suzuki Equator 2012 Suzuki Equator

Notable features

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

The good & the bad

The good

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

The bad

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
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Suzuki Equator base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
13.3%
Risk of rollover
13.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

80% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.4
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

By danoval@msn.com from Finleyville
Owns this car
August 12, 2022

great truck

great truck,but you can not find anyone to honor your warranty an when suzuki is contacted they laugh at you. parts are NOT avalable through most nissan dealerships.I can not find an ecm.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 1.0
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By fred from VA
Owns this car
July 16, 2013

Amazing truck.

Picked up a 2012 Equator 4x4 crew cab sport long bed in Jan of '13. Needed a truck and it was a good deal. I knew I'd be OK with it, but it has been so far beyond OK. Beating the EPA estimates by a wide margin, even with a load and in the hills. Comfortable and the ride and drive is much better than I ever expected. Excellent build quality. I LOVE this truck. More capable than many bigger trucks. Mechanically, it's a Nissan, so no worries on parts. Too bad Suzuki couldn't market it better. The only thing I goofed on is that the dealer had two when I first contacted them. Should have bought both.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Suzuki Equator?

The 2012 Suzuki Equator is available in 5 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • Comfort (1 style)
  • Premium (1 style)
  • RMZ-4 (1 style)
  • Sport (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Suzuki Equator?

The 2012 Suzuki Equator offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator reliable?

The 2012 Suzuki Equator has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Suzuki Equator owners.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Equator a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Suzuki Equator. 80.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.2
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