What is the Suzuki Samurai?
The Samurai was Suzuki’s compact off-road vehicle in the United States, sold from 1984 to 1995. Its short, upright shape and four-wheel-drive character made it part of Suzuki’s compact 4x4 line.
The SJ413 was an upgraded model in Suzuki’s SJ 4x4 family. Suzuki’s history describes the later Jimny as continuing the story of its compact four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Generation and engines
The US Samurai is associated with the SJ413 generation, listed for 1986–1995.
US versions had petrol engines from 1.0 to 1.3 litres.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The Samurai’s US fuel-economy figures use the EPA procedure. Its best combined rating is 25 MPG, equivalent to 9.4 L/100 km. EPA results use a different procedure from European WLTP or NEDC figures, so results from different markets are not directly comparable.
The Samurai’s US figures give fuel economy; no CO₂ value is stated.
Where was the Samurai sold?
The Samurai was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1995. The SJ413 generation is listed for 1986–1995.
Questions and answers
When was the Suzuki Samurai sold in the United States?
It was sold from 1984 to 1995.
What generation is the Samurai?
The listed US generation is the SJ413, dated 1986 to 1995.
What engine sizes did the Samurai have?
The US petrol engines ranged from 1.0 to 1.3 litres.
What is its official fuel economy?
Its best combined EPA rating is 25 MPG, or 9.4 L/100 km.
