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We can't say our Equator mid-size pickup is 100% Suzuki since it is mechanically the same as the Nissan Frontier. Still, we are impressed at how Suzuki injected their own personality into the Equator's appearance and fitment.
Now, we've only had our Equator 4X4 for about 6 weeks. Still, we hope when fully broken in, the 4.0-liter V6 will do a little better than the current 16.8 miles-per-gallon of regular.
Highpoints on our extended-cab model are its go anywhere toughness, and surprisingly comfortable ride. The interior is well appointed, but still serious. Perfect for a personal use truck. So, while the Suzuki Equator may not shake up the truck world, so far it's giving us good vibrations.
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We're bumping along in our Suzuki Equator mid-size pickup. Literally, since our 4X4 pickup is firmly sprung and well outfitted for mastering the great outdoors.
Sharing all mechanicals with the Nissan Frontier, our Equator is fault free after 3 months and 5,500 miles. Fuel economy is nothing to write home about, 16.7 miles-per-gallon of regular. But then its 4.0-liter V-6 is very energetic and can tow up to 6,500 pounds.
The ride does smooth out nicely at highway speeds, and our staff finds this extend-cab's visibility excellent. If we have any wants at this stage it's for more back support in the front seats.
And with the weather starting to warm, we expect to get a lot more solid seat time in the Suzuki Equator.
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If your vacation includes rut running in a bike or ATV, you'll need a can-do pickup like our 2009 Suzuki Equator pickup.
This mid-size 4X4 shares it's underpinnings with the Nissan Frontier. After 6 months and almost 10,000 miles our Equator is fault free, and fuel economy for the 4 -liter V6 us finally improving, now standing at 17.8 miles per gallon of regular.
Despite being stiffly sprung, we find the ride very tolerable at highway speeds. Plus, its trimmer size and agile handling makes it more pleasant to drive in congestion than a full-size pickup.
Uncertain gas prices are sparking new interest in mid-size pickups, and the Suzuki Equator is as rugged as they come.
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Summer is also treating our 2009 Suzuki Equator pickup quite well. Between earthy vacations and chores like moving, it's constantly on the go.
After 7 months, and over 11,000 miles, our Equator is without problem or concern. And, fuel economy for the 4.0-liter V6 remains reasonable at 17.6 miles per gallon of regular.
Our staff uses words like, strong, powerful, and useful to describe their Equator experiences. If you're thinking about a smarter-sized pickup, the Suzuki Equator is good for both sides of your brain.
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Like so many American families, we find it's great to have a pickup truck available for those weekend play and homework times when nothing else will do. And when it's a sensible-sized pickup like our 2009 Suzuki Equator, it's even more so.
Our Sport 4x4 extended cab's 6-foot 1-inch cargo box is big enough for everything from a load of mulch to an ATV.
Off road we find the long travel suspension really soaks up bumps well. But the ride on road is pure truck, stiff and sometimes noisy.
Fuel economy for the Nissan 261 horsepower 4.0-liter V6 is actually improving a little, at 17.9 miles per gallon of regular.
While a mid-size pickup may not be to everyone's taste, they do have their place. And the Suzuki Equator is one fine choice.
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Part of the fallout of last year's high gas prices is that Americans are once again considering more fuel efficient, smaller-than-full size pickup trucks as multi-purpose personal use vehicles. So the timing of the mid-size 2009 Suzuki Equator was just about perfect.
Our extended cab's 6-foot-1-inch cargo box is sturdy enough for over 1,400 pounds of cargo. Or the Equator can tow a hefty 6,500 pounds of trailer.
That's when equipped with our truck's 261-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 and 5-speed automatic transmission-this Nissan powertrain is ready and willing. And after 10 months and over 14,000 miles, gas mileage is still improving, standing at 18.0 miles per gallon of regular.
Staff comments praise the simple and direct cabin and control layout, and the comfortable seats. While on-road some drivers find the steering almost too responsive, it makes off-road maneuvering a breeze.
In today's cost-conscious world, mid-size pickups make perfect sense, and the Suzuki Equator is one not to be overlooked.
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