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Suzuki Samurai: generations and engines

The Suzuki Samurai was built from 1981 to 2003 in one generation, with 7 engine versions in our catalog (off-road vehicle). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1981–2003
Generations1
Engine versions7
Power45–70 hp
Body stylesOff-road vehicle
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Suzuki Samurai generations

  1. 1981–2003

    Suzuki Samurai (SJ)

    • Off-road vehicle
    • Gasoline

    7 engine versions 45–70 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Suzuki Samurai engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Suzuki Samurai (SJ)1981–2003 · 7 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.0 (SJ 410) (45 hp)1981–1988Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 (SJ 413) (70 hp)1984–1991Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.3 (SJ 413) (60 hp)1988–1995Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)71 lb-ft (96 Nm)87 mph (140 km/h)
1.3 (SJ 413) (70 hp)1991–2003Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.3 (SJ 413) (64 hp)1992–2003Gasoline64 hp (47 kW)87 mph (140 km/h)
1.3 (70 hp)1995–2003Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.9 TD (63 hp)1998–2003Gasoline63 hp (46 kW)
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