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2009 Suzuki Equator Overview

Likes:

  • Unique styling that's both purposeful and tough
  • Good visibility
  • Optional 4WD system with VDC, HDC, and HSA make Equator unstoppable
  • Substantial feel
  • Innovative, attractive bed cargo system is extremely flexible

Dislikes:

  • Thirsty engines
  • Hefty curb weight
  • Ponderous handling at the limit
  • Live axle can be crude over bumps and road irregularities
  • Somewhat narrow cabin
  • Inhospitable rear seats in Extended Cab (base) model

Bottom Line

By Colin Mathews's avatar Colin Mathews, Author

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Ext Cab I4 Man $17,220 / $16,531 City: 19
Hwy: 23
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Ext Cab I4 Man Comfort $18,425 / $17,688 City: 19
Hwy: 23
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Ext Cab I4 Auto Premium $21,675 / $20,808 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Ext Cab V6 Auto Sport $22,895 / $21,979 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Crew Cab V6 Auto $23,210 / $22,281 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Crew Cab V6 Auto Sport $24,375 / $23,400 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2009 Suzuki Equator: 2WD Crew Cab V6 Auto Sport Long $24,725 / $23,736 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2009 Suzuki Equator: 4WD Ext Cab V6 Auto Sport $25,495 / $24,475 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2009 Suzuki Equator: 4WD Crew Cab V6 Auto Sport Long $27,320 / $26,227 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Suzuki Equator: 4WD Crew Cab V6 Auto RMZ-4 $28,550 / $27,408 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Suzuki Equator: 4WD Crew Cab V6 Auto RMZ-4 Sport $30,600 / $29,376 City: 15
Hwy: 19

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Suzuki Equator shines mainly due to its cargo storage versatility and the performance from its optional 4.0-liter V-6. Those looking for more carlike refinement and accommodations would be wise to check out the Honda Ridgeline. The Ridgeline has a much better on-road ride and handles almost like a car, but it won't be able to crawl trails as well as the Suzuki. The Nissan Frontier is a nearly identical pickup, though we prefer the Suzuki's nose, cargo system, and warranty. Toyota's Tacoma is similar to the Suzuki Equator, though with arguably fresher interior materials and better ergonomics; the Tacoma suffers from an unsettled ride in some trims, however. The Ford Ranger is the oldest beast of burden here, a truly utilitarian rig, but it's cheap—very cheap—to own and operate and quite capable off-road when outfitted properly The Ranger, however, doesn't offer side airbags, even as an option—a sore omission on the safety front.

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