What is the Suzuki Equator?
The Equator was a mid-size pickup truck sold under Suzuki’s badge in North America. It offered an open cargo bed and a choice of extended or crew cab. Based on Nissan’s Frontier and built by Nissan, it gave Suzuki a pickup for its North American range.
The Equator was adapted for Suzuki from Nissan’s truck, rather than developed from the ground up by Suzuki.
Generation and engines
The Equator’s first generation used the D40 code. United States figures cover 2009–2012, while Canadian figures cover 2009–2011. The listed petrol engines range from 2.5 to 4.0 litres.
How economical was the Equator?
United States EPA figures for 2009–2012 give a best combined rating of 21 MPG and a lowest consumption of 11.2 L/100 km. Canada’s 5-cycle figures for 2009–2011 show a lowest consumption of 11.3 L/100 km. The test procedures differ, so read each result within its own market.
Official figures list five versions in the United States and four in Canada.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle was the Suzuki Equator?
It was a mid-size pickup truck based on the Nissan Frontier and sold under the Suzuki name.
Which engines were listed for the Equator?
The listed petrol engines range from 2.5 to 4.0 litres.
What is the Equator’s best EPA combined rating?
The best combined EPA rating shown is 21 MPG.
When was the Equator sold in the United States and Canada?
United States figures cover 2009–2012, and Canadian figures cover 2009–2011.
