1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS specs & colors
Sport Utility
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
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 2dr JS Soft Top Manual
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas L4
Engine Type
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23 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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95 hp
Horsepower
|
4
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.4 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
390
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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55
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Gas L4
Engine Type
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1.6L/97
Displacement
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95 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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98 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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23 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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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
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42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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44 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
13 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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31 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
50 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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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
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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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
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
|
w/coil spring
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/trailing arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P195/75R15
Front Tire Size
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P195/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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P195/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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2,339 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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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.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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