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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
$14,399
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
11.3 x 0.67 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
21 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
27 in
Liftover Height
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
44 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
27 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
42 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
50 in
Rear Door Opening Width
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
7 in
Min Ground Clearance
55 in
Track Width, Rear
55 in
Track Width, Front
66 in
Height, Overall
64 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
159 in
Length, Overall
98 in
Wheelbase
45 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
Second Head Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Head Room
4
Passenger Capacity
104 ft³
Passenger Volume

Steering

38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power
Steering Type

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,641 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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