2010 SUZUKI EQUATOR

	Starting MSRP	Invoice
Equator 4x2 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB Sport	$24,775	$23,784
Equator 4x2 Crew Cab 139.9 in. WB Sport	$25,125	$24,120
Equator 4x4 Crew Cab 139.9 in. WB Sport	$27,825	$26,712
Equator 4x4 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB RMZ-4	$28,850	$27,696
Equator 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB Base	$17,520	$16,819
Equator 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB Premium	$22,075	$21,192
Equator 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB Sport	$23,245	$22,315
Equator 4x4 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB Sport	$25,645	$24,619
Destination Charge: $795

The Suzuki Equator is a compact pickup and is built by Nissan and features mostly Frontier hardware.  But, it does have Suzuki styling. The fully loaded Equator isn't a luxurious model, but the RMZ-4 off-road package does spruce it up. The RMZ-4 features a moonroof, Dana 44 axles, electronic rear-locking differential, Bilstein shocks, skid plates, BFG Rugged Trail T/A tires, unique seat trim with red stitching and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The Equator is available as an extended cab only in two-wheel drive and as a crew cab in 4x2 or 4x4 configurations. The base engine is a 2.5-liter inline-4-cylinder. A 4.0-liter V-6 engine is available in the extended cab and standard in the crew cab. There's a choice of Base or Premium trims in the extended cab inline-4-cylinder models; the V-6 comes in a Sport trim. The crew cab is available in Base or Sport with two-wheel drive, and four-wheel-drive models are available in either Sport or the off-road RMZ-4. All extended cabs have a 6-foot-long cargo bed, while the crew cab comes with either a 5-foot or 6-foot bed.
The hood, front fenders, grille, bumpers and tailgate are exclusive to Suzuki. The bed comes with a factory spray-on bedliner and an adjustable tie-down system. The prominent Suzuki badge on the honeycomb three-bar grille distinguishes the Equator.

• Chrome door handles on RMZ-4
• Tow hitch optional on all trims
• 16-inch alloy wheels on RMZ-4
• Available 17-inch alloy wheels on other V-6 models

Only those opting for four-wheel drive will get all of the Equator's interior frills. The RMZ-4 package includes chrome trim on the instrument panel, more adjustments in the driver's seat and upgraded seat material. The Sport 4x4 and RMZ-4 get a premium eight-speaker Rockford Fosgate stereo system with a subwoofer. All trucks come with bucket seats and a center console. The base audio system, which is standard in two-wheel-drive Equators, doesn't include an auxiliary jack to accommodate MP3 players.

• Available hands-free Bluetooth connectivity
• Optional Rockford Fosgate Audio System
• Sport, RMZ-4 packages have only one 12-volt outlet; others have two
• RMZ-4 gets illuminated ignition key cylinder

Engine and transmission configurations include:

• 152-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-4-cylinder, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 171 pounds-feet of peak torque
• 261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6, aluminum block/cylinder head, DOHC, four valves per cylinder with 281 pounds-feet of peak torque
• 5-speed manual available only in base extended cab 4x2 with inline-4-cylinder engine
• 5-speed automatic standard in all other inline-four and all V-6 models
• Electronically controlled part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case

Suzuki also takes advantage of Nissan electronic controls, such as active limited-slip traction control, electronic stability system, hill descent control and hill start assist. Hill descent control helps maintain a slow, steady speed down steep hills so the driver can concentrate on steering. Hill start assist helps keep the truck from rolling back on a steep hill when the driver moves from the brake pedal to the gas pedal.

• Standard seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• Standard side curtain airbags

Of interest to truck owners
Extended cab:

• Gross vehicle weight rating: 4,690 pounds (I-4), 5,577 pounds (V-6)
• Maximum payload: 986 pounds (I-4 manual), 883 pounds (I-4 automatic), 1,461 pounds (V-6)
• Maximum towing capacity: 3,500 pounds (I-4), 6,500 pounds (V-6)

Crew cab:

• GVW: 5,730 pounds (4x2), 5,816 pounds (4x4 Sport), 5,600 pounds (4x4 RMZ-4)
• Maximum payload: 1,471 pounds (4x2 short bed), 1,423 pounds (4x2 long bed), 1,382 pounds (4x4 Sport short bed), 1,293 pounds (4x4 Sport long bed), 1,105 pounds (4x4 RMZ-4)
• Maximum towing capacity: 6,300 pounds (4x2), 6,100 pounds (4x4)
• Transfer case low range: 2.625:1
• Crawl ratio: 33.86:1
• Axle ratio: 4.083:1 (I-4 manual), 3.916:1 (I-4 automatic), 3.133:1 (V-6 4x2), 3.357:1 (V-6 4x4)
• Minimum ground clearance: 10.1 inches (4x4 RMZ-4 at rear differential)
• Approach angle: 32.6 degrees (4x4 RMZ-4)
• Departure angle: 23.3 degrees (4x4 RMZ-4)
• Ramp breakover: 20.5 degrees (4x4 RMZ-4)
• Cargo floor length: 73.3 inches (long bed), 59.5 inches (short bed)
• Cargo floor width: 61.4 inches
• Cargo floor width at wheel well: 44.4 inches
• Cargo bed depth: 18 inches