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1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS specs & colors

MSRP
2dr JS Soft Top Manual
$12,899
2dr JS Soft Top Auto
$13,499
4dr JS Hard Top Manual
$14,399
2dr JX Soft Top Manual 4WD
$14,669
4dr JS Hard Top Auto
$15,349
4dr JX Hard Top Manual 4WD
$15,999
4dr JS Hard Top Manual 2WD Sport
$16,699
4dr JS Hard Top Auto 2WD Sport
$17,699
4dr JX Hard Top Manual 4WD Sport
$17,699
4dr JLX Hard Top Manual 4WD Sport
$19,199
$12,899
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas L4
Engine Type
23 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
95 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.4 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System

Electrical

55
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
390
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

1.6L/97
Displacement
98 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
95 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas L4
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
5.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

50 in
Rear Door Opening Width
42 in
Front Leg Room
33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
44 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
40 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
55 in
Track Width, Rear
52 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
Second Shoulder Room
4
Passenger Capacity
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
64 in
Height, Overall
13 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
27 in
Liftover Height
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
39 in
Second Head Room
42 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
144 in
Length, Overall
87 in
Wheelbase
31 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
55 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors

Steering

4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Manual
Steering Type
22
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Suspension

Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
w/coil spring
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
w/trailing arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
P195/75R15
Spare Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
P195/75R15
Rear Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
P195/75R15
Front Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,339 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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