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2009 Suzuki Equator - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $17,220 - $30,600 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com
2009 Suzuki Equator Professional Cars.com Review

...RMZ-4 at rear differential) Approach angle: 32.6 degrees (4x4 RMZ-4) Departure angle: 23.3 degrees (4x4 RMZ-4) Ramp breakover: 20.5 degrees (4x4 RMZ-4) Cargo...

Edmunds
2009 suzuki equator Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Capable chassis, plenty of ground clearance, superb off-roader, potent V6, pleasant highway ride, roomy interior, clever truck bed accessories. Cons:...

MSN Autos
2009 Suzuki Equator - Review

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CarGurus
2009 Suzuki Equator Overview

...Criticisms point out the V6's noise and effort during highway passing, and the difficult transfer from AWD back to 2WD...

Cars.com
2009 Suzuki Equator Professional Cars.com Review

...In School: The rear seat was spacious enough to keep my two boys from touching each other. Love it! Teens: The four-wheel drive and optional electronic...

Cars.com
2009 Suzuki Equator Professional Cars.com Review

...dealers in late November, Brown said. The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams IIIhave appeared regularly in the Star-Telegram since 1995. Contact him at...

Cars.com
2009 Suzuki Equator Professional Cars.com Review

...The seats, for example, are made using layers of a rubberized fabric and the floor coverings appear mud- and water-resistant. During our drive, we took note of...

Cars.com
2009 Suzuki Equator Professional Cars.com Review

...Though derived from the Nissan Frontier, Equator offers two features Frontier doesn't: side-curtain air bags (standard) and a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty...

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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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