Suzuki X-90
- '"X90" redirects here.
- This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Japanese Wikipedia.
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Production | 1995 - 1997 |
| Class | Mini MPV |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | part time AWD |
| Engine | 1.6 L SOHC G16A |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Length | 3,710 mm (146 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,550 mm (61 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,100 kg (2,400 lb) |
| Related | Suzuki Escudo |
The Suzuki X-90 was a small SUV sold from 1996 through 1998. It was related to the Suzuki Sidekick, but had extremely rounded styling, two doors, seating for two and T-section removable roof.[1] It replaced the Samurai for the United States market.[2]
The X-90 was available with four wheel drive or rear wheel drive and used a 1.6 L I4 16-valve engine which produced 95 hp (71 kW). The transmission choices were 5-speed manual or automatic.[3] Air conditioning was available, as was a dealer-installed 6 disc CD changer. It had dual air bags and anti-lock brakes. The suspension used MacPherson struts and coil springs in front and coil springs with wishbone and trailing links in the rear.[4]
The X-90 trunk space is limited, as the full-sized spare wheel is stored there. There is a remarkable amount of space behind the seats which can be used for luggage.
The X-90 was initially a concept car and received wide praise from the public. However, the production vehicle sold poorly, and is considered a flop.[who?] A total of 7,205 X-90s were imported into the US. More than half were sold in 1996, with sales dropping to 2,087 the next year and just 477 in 1998.[citation needed] During 1996, 484 vehicles were imported into Australia. By mid 1997 retail pricing had been dropped by 25% but sales were very poor. No further imports occurred and the last of the vehicles sold in 1999.[3]
The car found a niche when the manufacturers of Red Bull energy drink converted a number of the vehicles into rolling advertisements,[2] with giant cans of the beverage mounted on the cars' back.[clarification needed]
[edit] References
- ^ "Asia Spy Report", Popular Mechanics: p. 29, July 1995, http://books.google.com/books?id=NmYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA29
- ^ a b Sass, Rob (2009-07-03). "Rust in Peace - Suzuki X-90 - An S.U.V., but Not Really". NYTimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/automobiles/05RUST.html. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^ a b Davis, Tony (2005). Extra Lemon!. Bantam. pp. 86–88. ISBN 1-86325-550-8.
- ^ '1996 Suzuki X-90' Richard Truett- Orlando Sentinel. 21 December 1995.
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