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Vitara JLX 1.6
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Vitara JLX 1.6

1st gen (Escudo) · 1988–19984WDSUV

The Vitara JLX 1.6 is a three-door, four-seat 4WD SUV from the first generation, sold from 1988 to 1998. A naturally aspirated 1.6-litre G16A four-cylinder makes 80 PS and 126 Nm through a 5-speed manual. Top speed is 150 km/h and weight is 1090 kg.

79 hpPower
150 km/hTop Speed
1988-1998Year
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Vitara JLX 1.6, every angle

Vitara JLX 1.6Exterior
Vitara JLX 1.6Exterior
Vitara JLX 1.6Exterior
Vitara JLX 1.6Exterior
Vitara JLX 1.6Exterior
Vitara JLX 1.6Exterior
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.6L I4 (G16A)
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
Drivetrain4WD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power79 hp
Torque126 Nm
Top speed150 km/h
Weight1090 kg
Fuel tank47 L
Dimensions & body
Height · 1610 mm
Length · 3625 mm
Wheelbase · 2500 mm
Width1775 mm
BodySUV
Doors3
Seats4

STORY

The Vitara (Escudo in Japan) debuted in 1988 as a compact ladder-frame SUV that helped make the small recreational 4x4 popular, in short and long bodies. Later generations grew and were joined by the Grand Vitara name. In 2015 the model changed direction to a monocoque crossover on a car-based platform with Suzuki's AllGrip four-wheel drive. In every era it has balanced affordability, capability and compact size.

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