Engine and transmission configurations include:
152-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 171 pounds-feet of peak torque 261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 281 pounds-feet of peak torque Five-speed manual available only in base extended cab 4x2 with inline-four engine Five-speed automatic standard in all other inline-four and all V-6 models Electronically controlled part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case
On-Road
In everyday driving, the Equator rides and handles the way a midsize pickup
should. It's smoother than a full-size and easier to park, but without V-8
power. All the test units were 4x4s; we hoppe ...
2009 Suzuki Equator review By Jim Mateja
The obvious question is why Suzuki added a midsize pickup for 2009 when
trucks are losing favor.
"Why not?" responds an unapologetic Gene Brown, Suzuki's vice president of
marketing.
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Clutch Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Check the clutch pedal for smooth operation
and clutch fluid level from time to time.
If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully
depressed, have the clutch inspected by
your S ...