These are standard specifications for the 2012 Suzuki Equator, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , Automatic Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Longitudinally-Mounted | |
| Body / Chassis : | Body-on-Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 2009 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $17,895-29,550 Invoice: $17,185-28,365 |
| Weight : | 3686 lbs | 1671.941 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 152 HP (111.872 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 261 HP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
5 Manual , Automatic Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.58 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.077 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.360 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.811 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 21.2% |
| 2012 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 19.8% |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120619 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V464000 |
| Summary | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack. |
| Consequence | If the vehicle is driven with a cracked wheel hub, the wheel hub may break, which would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. Customers may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985. |
| Notes | This is Suzuki recall campaign NY.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Suzuki Equator FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Suzuki Equator?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Suzuki Equator? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator has wheelbase sizes of 125.90 and 139.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Suzuki Equator? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator has lengths of 206.60 and 220.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Suzuki Equator? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Suzuki Equator have?A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator has 39.70- to 40.00-inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Suzuki Equator have?A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Suzuki Equator's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Suzuki Equator? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator was offered as a Truck-Crew Cab-Long Bed, Truck-Crew Cab-Short Bed, Truck-Extended Cab-Long Bed, Truck-Extended Cab-Short Bed.Q: How much did the 2012 Suzuki Equator cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator had an MSRP of $17,895 - $$29,550 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Suzuki Equator have? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 152 HP (111.872 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4400 RPM V 6 (4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 261 HP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Suzuki Equator have? A: The 2012 Suzuki Equator had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, Automatic Overdrive.
