About the Suzuki Vitara
The 1997 Suzuki Vitara is a small SUV offered in both 3D SUV and 5D SUV body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $21,990 for the JLX variant and topping out at $37,950 for the JLX.
There are 2 variants of the Vitara available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (71kW/132Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (100kW/172Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 1997 Vitara was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
1997 Suzuki Vitara Price
JX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $24,550 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $24,550 |
JLX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $21,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $21,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $21,990 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $21,990 |
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1997 Suzuki Vitara Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Suzuki Vitara
The most fuel efficient Suzuki Vitara is the JLX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Suzuki Vitara that uses the most amount of fuel is the JLX with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Suzuki Vitara variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Suzuki Vitara | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
1997 Suzuki Vitara Warranty
What is the warranty on a Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Suzuki Vitara FAQs
The cheapest Suzuki Vitara is the JLX that starts from $21,990.
The most expensive Suzuki Vitara is the JLX that starts from $37,950.
The best towing capacity of a Suzuki Vitara is null kg offered by the following variants: JLX and JX.
The largest Suzuki Vitara is the JLX which measures 1695mm wide, 4125mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.
The most powerful Suzuki Vitara is the JLX which has 100kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Suzuki Vitara is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Suzuki Vitara is the JLX which weighs 1875 kg (kerb weight).
The Suzuki Vitara uses unleaded.