2012 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab Truck Specs & Features

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Starting At $25,699*

Trim Level	Transmission	MPG**	Suggested Starting Price*

Equator Crew Cab Sport V6 RWD	Automatic	15 / 20	$25,699*
Equator Crew Cab Sport Long Bed V6 4WD	Automatic	15 / 19	$28,849*
Equator Crew Cab RMZ-4 V6 4WD	Automatic	15 / 19	$29,700*

Exterior Dimensions


Overall width (in.)	72.8
Overall height (in.)	70.1	—
Wheelbase (in.)	125.9	139.9	125.9
Base curb weight (lbs) - AT	4248	4430	4491
Base curb weight (lbs) - AT 6 ft long bed	—	4518	—
Weight distribution (front / rear%) - AT	55 / 45	57 / 43
Weight distribution (front / rear%) - AT long bed	—	56 / 44	—
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) - AT	—	5816	5600
Max payload (lbs) - AT	1471	1382	1105
Max payload (lbs) - 6 ft AT long bed	—	1293	—
Overall length standard 5 ft bed / 6 ft long bed (in.)	206.6	220.1	206.6
Ground clearance - at rear differential (in.)	9.8	10.1
Ground clearance - at front differential (in.)	NA	8.9
Ground clearance - minimum running (in.)	8.6	8.9
Front overhang (in.)	31.3
Rear overhang (in.)	48.2
Track width (front) (in.)	61.8
Track width (rear) (in.)	61.8
Bed length (short bed / long bed) (in.)	59.5	73.3	59.5
Bed length at tailgate (in.)	58.8
Bed length at c-channel (in.)	61.4
Between wheel wells (in.)	44.4
Bed depth (in.)	18
Cargo bed volume (short bed / long bed cu. ft.)	27.1 cu. ft.	33.5 cu. ft.	27.1 cu. ft.

Interior Dimensions


Head room - 1st row (in.)	40
Shoulder room - 1st row (in.)	58.3
Hip room - 1st row (in.)	55.6
Leg room - 1st row (in.)	42.4
Head room - 2nd row (in.)	38.7
Shoulder room - 2nd row (in.)	58.3
Hip room - 2nd row (in.)	58
Leg room - 2nd row (in.)	33.6
Interior volume (cu. ft.) 1st row (EPA*)	57.2 cu. ft.
Interior volume 2nd row (EPA*)	38.8 cu. ft.
Interior volume total Volume (EPA*)	101.1 cu. ft.

Engine


Engine type	4.0 liter, DOHC, 24-valve, digital fuel injection with variable valve timing
Bore x stroke (in.)	3.76 x 3.62
Compression ratio	9.7:1
Fuel distribution	Digital fuel injection
Emission standard compliancy	LEV2 ULEV
Fuel	Gasoline
Cylinders	V6
Maximum output (horsepower @ RPM)	261 HP @ 5600 RPM
Maximum torque (lbs.-ft. @ RPM)	281 lbs.-ft @ 4000 RPM

Transmission & Drive System


Drive configuration	2-Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive
Transmission type	5AT
Gear ratio, 1st	3.842
Gear ratio, 2nd	2.353
Gear ratio, 3rd	1.529
Gear ratio, 4th	1
Gear ratio, 5th	0.839
Gear ratio, reverse	2.764
Final drive ratio (:1) - AT	3.133	3.357
Transfer case ratio - 4-wheel drive low	—	2.625
Crawl ratio 1st gear: AT	—	33.86

Off-road Specs


Approach Angle (degrees)	30.5	31.5	32.6
Departure Angle (degrees)	22.1	22.6	23.3
Ramp Over Angle (Break Over Angle) (degrees)	19.8	20.6	20.5

Load Rating (lbs)


Utility cleat (where applicable)	200 lbs

Fluid Capacities


Fuel tank (liters / gallons)	80 / 21.1
Engine oil (liter / quarts)	5.08 / 5.37
Engine coolant (liter / quarts)	10.2 / 10.8
Washer fluid (liters / quarts) (low fluid lamp comes on at .5 liters)	4.5 / 4.7

Towing (lbs)


Maximum capacity	6300	6100
Tongue load	630	610

Fuel Consumption


EPA fuel economy (city / highway)	15 / 20	15 / 19

Electrical


Ignition system (type)	Electronic (direct ignition)
Starter (system)	12 volt
Alternator	12 volts 110 amps
Battery	GR24F-550

Braking System


Front	2 Piston calipers with vented discs
Disc size (diameter x thickness) (in.) V6	11.65 x 1.1
Rear brakes	Single piston calipers with vented discs
Disc size (diameter x thickness) (in.)	11.26 x 0.71

Steering


Type	Rack and pinion
Power assisted	Engine speed sensitive
Overall ratio	20.4:1
Turns (lock to lock)	3.55 turns

Body / Chassis


Type	Body on frame (fully boxed ladder frame)
Primary materials	Corrosion resistant, high strength steel

Wheels & Tires


Wheel size	17" x 7.5" Alloy	16" x 7" Alloy
Spare wheel	Conventional steel

Performance Features

4.0L 261 HP @ 5,600 RPM engine	▪	▪	▪
Zero-maintenance, self-adjusting timing chain	▪	▪	▪
5-speed automatic with overdrive	▪	▪	▪
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes	▪	▪	▪
4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)	▪	▪	▪
2-wheel active limited slip traction control	▪
4-wheel active limited slip traction control		▪	▪
4WD with 2-speed transfer case and low range gear standard		▪	▪
Vehicle dynamic control (electronic stability control)	▪	▪	▪
Hill Hold and Descent Control		▪	▪
Body on frame (fully boxed ladder frame)	▪	▪	▪
Front independent suspension	▪	▪	▪
Rear overslung multi-leaf	▪	▪	▪
Bilstein® high-performance shocks			▪
Skid plates - oil pan, transfer case, fuel tank			▪

Safety Features

Dual-stage driver / front passenger airbag Supplemental Restraint System	▪	▪	▪
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbags for outboard occupant head protection	▪	▪	▪
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags	▪	▪	▪
Front 3-point seat belts with height adjusting, pre-tensioners, and load limiting function	▪	▪	▪
Rear 3-point seat belts RH / LH with AELR	▪	▪	▪
Front seat - active headrests	▪	▪	▪
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	▪	▪	▪
Side-door guard beam	▪	▪	▪
Energy-absorbing steering column	▪	▪	▪
Front crumple zones	▪	▪	▪
Rear crumple zones	▪	▪	▪
Immobilizer	▪	▪	▪
Vehicle security system			▪

Interior Features

Comfort and Convenience
Air conditioning	▪	▪	▪
Power windows with DR auto down	▪	▪	▪
Power door locks with remote keyless entry	▪	▪	▪
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls	▪	▪	▪
Manual tilt steering wheel	▪	▪	▪
Urethane-wrapped steering wheel	▪	▪
Leather-wrapped steering wheel			▪
Rear heater duct	▪	▪	▪
Horn - dual note	▪	▪	▪
Dual glove box with lower lock	▪	▪	▪
Power outlet - 12V on instrument panel x1	▪	▪	▪
Power outlet - 12V in center console x1	▪	▪	▪
Power control accessory delay	▪	▪	▪
Variable intermittent wipers	▪	▪	▪
Front reading lamp (map lamp)	▪	▪	▪
Glove box lamp	▪	▪	▪
FR door pocket and bottle holder (DR & AS)	▪	▪	▪
Center console with storage, armrest, and open bin	▪	▪	▪
Dual glove boxes (lower with lock)	▪	▪	▪
Sunglass holder (overhead console)	▪	▪	▪
Front seat back pocket (driver seat)	▪	▪	▪
Front console with rubber inserts x2 cup holders	▪	▪	▪
Rear console x2 cup holders	▪	▪	▪
Audio
6-speaker AM / FM /CD audio system	▪	▪	▪
Front door + rear door speakers with front tweeters	▪	▪	▪
Seating and Cargo
Front bucket seats with center console storage	▪	▪	▪
Driver's seat height adjustment with lumbar support			▪
Front flat fold passenger seats with backboard	▪	▪	▪
Rear seats 60/40 split cushion flip up	▪	▪	▪
Rear seats 60/40 split back cushion fold up	▪	▪	▪
Rear under seat storage with lid-removable box	▪	▪	▪
Premium cloth	▪	▪
Unique RMZ easy-clean seat material			▪
6' Long bed		▪
5' Long Bed	▪		▪
Spray-on bed liner	▪	▪	▪
Bed Extender	▪
Moto Bed Extender			▪
Cargo bed track type tie-down system with 4 cleats	▪	▪	▪
Detachable tailgate with lock	▪	▪	▪

Exterior Features

P265 / 65R17 Alloy BFGoodrich® Long Trail tires (OWL)	▪	▪
P265 / 75R16 Alloy BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail tires (OWL)			▪
Front fog lamps			▪
Folding mirror	▪	▪	▪
Door mirror - chrome			▪
Door mirror - black	▪	▪
Dual power mirrors	▪	▪	▪
Front bumper (body color with skid plate look aluminum-silver insert)	▪	▪	▪
Tow hook - front	▪	▪	▪
Rear bumper - chrome	▪	▪	▪
Hitch ball provision on RR bumper	▪	▪	▪
Front grille - chrome frame	▪	▪	▪
Outside door handles - chrome			▪
Outside door handles - black	▪	▪
Splash / mud guards - black		▪	▪
UV cut glass - front and rear window	▪	▪	▪
Privacy glass - rear doors, windows and back glass	▪	▪	▪
Back window - defroster with timer	▪	▪	▪

Exterior Color	Interior Color

Bay Blue	Graphite Special easy-clean material Graphite Cloth
Glacier White	Graphite Cloth
Gunpowder Black	Graphite Cloth
Silver Alloy	Graphite Special easy-clean material Graphite Cloth
Adobe Red	Graphite Special easy-clean material Graphite Cloth