Suzuki Vitara 1988–1995 car dimensions: 3620 mm long, 1630 mm wide and 1665 mm high. Unladen weight is 970 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin is straightforward and functional with power steering as standard. Central locking and electric front windows feature on many versions. Air conditioning is available as an option. No electronic driver aids of any kind are fitted. The soft-top gives an open-air feel when lowered.
Boot volume is 202 litres behind the rear seats. Folding the rear bench expands it to 845 litres.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 525 kg. Payload sits at 440 kg. The part-time 4x4 system with low range suits light off-road and occasional work use.
The cabin is compact and basic with bucket-style seats that adjust for four occupants. A height-adjustable steering wheel aids positioning. The soft-top opens fully or partially over the front like a sunroof for open-air driving. Noise levels rise with the 1.6 engine and soft top. Power windows, mirrors and central locking come in higher packs. Air conditioning is optional.
Combined fuel use around 8.5-9.9 l/100 km for the 1.6 petrol.
Timing belt interval specified at 90,000 km.
Driver and passenger airbags standard from early 1990s models.
Rear headrests and three-point seatbelts standard.
Power steering standard.
3-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty. 6-year rust warranty.
The 1.6 petrol returns combined consumption of 8.5 to 9.9 litres per 100 km depending on gearbox and conditions. City figures sit near 9.6-10.4 l/100 km and highway near 7.4-7.8 l/100 km. Tank holds 42 litres.
Oil capacity is 4.2 to 5 litres of 5W-30 or 5W-40. Timing belt needs change at the specified 90,000 km interval. Major services average around the cost reported by owners for this era. Exhaust systems wear faster on short trips.
Safety kit starts with three-point belts and rear headrests. Driver and passenger airbags became standard later in the run. Rear ABS arrived in 1991 on some versions. No full crash-test star ratings appear for this generation.
The ladder-frame body resists serious corrosion for many years if doors, floor and rear cavities get care. Soft tops last beyond seven years with regular treatment but plastic windows cloud sooner. Engines and drivetrains commonly exceed 200,000 km with basic upkeep.
Length 3620 mm, Width 1630 mm, Height 1665 mm, Wheelbase 2200 mm (Vitara 1988–1995)
Sources: manufacturer data, Suzuki Motor Corporation specification sheet, Domestic overall length and width on that sheet are, European manufacturer data.