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1998 Sidekick JLX Sport Hard Top Sport Utility Specs

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick Research

1998 Suzuki Sidekick

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive

Sidekick JLX Sport Hard Top Sport Utility Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
1,788 cc 1.8 liters 4 in-line engine with 84.1 mm bore, 83.1 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
70 liter fuel tank
Power: 88 kW , 120 HP @ 6,500 rpm; 114 ft lb , 155 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
5.125:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Fullsize steel rim rear spare carrier spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Front and rear body color bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,125, overall width (mm): 1,694, overall height (mm): 1,684, ground clearance (mm): 206, wheelbase (mm): 2,479, front track (mm): 1,455, rear track (mm): 1,450 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,003
Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
Metallic two-tone paint , gloss two-tone paint , black two-tone paint
Fixed rear window
Rear step
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Underbody protection for fuel tank
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,670, curb weight (kg) 1,340 and gross trailer weight braked (kg) 680
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Telescopic antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front and rear ashtray
Alpine audio system
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 595
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Dashboard and floor full console with open storage box
Courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Lockable glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats , head restraints on rear seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,031, rear headroom (mm): 980, front hip room (mm): 1,255, rear hip room (mm): 1,140, front leg room (mm): 1,069, rear leg room (mm): 831, front shoulder room (mm): 1,278 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,275
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Bench asymmetrical two rear seats
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Cloth seat upholstery
Seating: four seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting