Suzuki Equator
EPA MPG:
NA
EPA MPG:
NA
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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First Take
The Suzuki Equator is a rebadged Nissan Frontier that shares a platform with the Pathfinder and Xterra. We found the Frontier quick and nimble, with a stiff, though tolerable ride. The strong 4.0- liter V6 revs smoothly and feels like a V8. A 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine powers base models. Only crew- and extended-cab body styles are offered, but rear-seat room is tight in the crew cab. The tailgate is very heavy. Curtain air bags are standard and stability control is available.
2010 Reliability
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Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA
Owner Reports
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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Driving Experience
Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
NA
Comfort
Comfort
Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride
NA
Value
Value
Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?
NA
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA
2010 Ratings
$4,700 - $12,450
EPA MPG
16 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$5,100 - $5,500
EPA MPG
19 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$7,475 - $10,100
EPA MPG
17 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$5,450 - $6,225
EPA MPG
NA
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$6,100 - $6,800
EPA MPG
18 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$7,375 - $9,375
EPA MPG
26 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
Features & Specs
Body Style
extended cab
crew cab
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD, Rear
Engines Available
- 2.5-liter 4 (152 hp)
- 4-liter V6 (261 hp)
Transmissions Available
- 5-speed manual
- 5-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle
In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.
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