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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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