Suzuki Vitara Cabrio (ET,TA) (1988–1999)

The Suzuki Vitara Cabrio (ET,TA) was offered with 6 engine versions (5 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 75 to 132 hp, built 1988–1999.

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Production years1988–1999
Body styleConvertible
Doors5
Length142.5 in (3,620 mm) – 142.9 in (3,630 mm)
Width64.2 in (1,630 mm) – 65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Height65.6 in (1,665 mm) – 65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Cargo volume8.1 cu ft (230 l) – 7.1 cu ft (202 l)
Fuel tank11.1 gal (42 l) – 14.5 gal (55 l)

All Suzuki Vitara Cabrio (ET,TA) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 (TA) (80 hp)1988–1995Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)94 lb-ft (127 Nm)15 s89 mph (144 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.6 (TA) (80 hp) Automatic1988–1995Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)94 lb-ft (127 Nm)15 s89 mph (144 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.6 16V (ET) (97 hp)1990–1999Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)94 mph (152 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.6 16V (ET) (97 hp) Automatic1990–1999Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)94 mph (152 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 D (ET) (75 hp)1996–1999Diesel75 hp (55 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)17 s85 mph (137 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 16V (ET) (132 hp)1996–1999Gasoline132 hp (97 kW)122 lb-ft (166 Nm)13 s93 mph (150 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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