2011 Suzuki Equator

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$17,595 - $29,150
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Generous towing capacity

Rivals offer better fuel efficiency

Drops the RMZ-Sport trim for 2011

Impressive maneuverability for a truck

Poor on the standard features front

Multiple bed size options

Inferior materials used on the inside

Available offroad-ready trim

Specs & Features

$17,595

price

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.5L 4cyl RWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the midsize pickup truck segment, the 2011 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab competes with the Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, the GMC Canyon Crew Cab, and the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $25,279 gets you a 4.0L V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $29,150, this single powertrain is found in both available trims. This engine produces 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The Equator Crew Cab offers a 5.0 feet and 6.1 feet cargo bed, with 1,471 pounds and 1,293 pounds of payload capacity respectively. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 6,300 pounds.

Buying Advice

With only two available trims, the 2011 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab makes the most sense in its range-topping RMZ trim. This trim comes at an additional $3,871 and gets a standard AWD along with heavy-duty axles, a locking rear differential, 16-inch alloy wheels, off-road-oriented tires, Bilstein shocks, etc.

Trims

    Base
    $17,595 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl RWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 152 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Premium
    $22,479 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 152 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    Sport
    $25,279 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Remote keyless entry
    RMZ-4
    $29,150 onwards
    • 16-way power-adjustable driver seat
    • Enhanced front brakes

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,150- $37,080

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.61

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

247 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

Capacity

5

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$17,145- $29,075

Gasoline

7.27

185 hp @ 5600 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

3

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$17,155- $30,005

Gasoline

8.35

185 hp @ 5600 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

3

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$23,210- $33,635

Gasoline

7.63

210 hp @ 5200 rpm

235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

-

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$17,595- $29,150

Gasoline

8.84

261 hp @ 5600 rpm

281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$18,200- $32,080

Gasoline

7.8

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2011 Suzuki Equator vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.8 sec--
    7.7 sec16.0 sec112 mph
    7.8 sec16.1 sec-
    8.8 sec16.7 sec110 mph
    8.9 sec16.4 sec-
    9.1 sec--

    2011 Suzuki Equator vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19 gal.-
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/475 mi.
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg22 gal.330/440 mi.
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg22 gal.- -

      2011 Suzuki Equator vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        206.6 in.72.8 in.68.7 in.7.6 in.125.9 in.
        218.5 in.71.7 in.68.6 in.7.9 in.131.3 in.
        207 in.77.8 in.70.3 in.8.2 in.122 in.
        205.5 in.72.8 in.68.7 in.7.6 in.125.9 in.
        192.4 in.67.6 in.64.9 in.7.7 in.111.3 in.
        192.4 in.67.6 in.64.9 in.7.7 in.111.3 in.

        2011 Suzuki Equator vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          27.1 cu.ft.--
          --65 cu.ft.
          44 cu.ft.37.8 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.
          33.5 cu.ft.-33.5 cu.ft.
          44 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.112 cu.ft.-

          2011 Suzuki Equator vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -27.1 cu.ft.-73 ft.
            -12.4 cu.ft.-60 ft.
            44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.73 ft.
            65 cu.ft.-65 cu.ft.79 ft.
            12 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.73 ft.
            33.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.

            2011 Suzuki Equator vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.986 lbs.3686 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1546 lbs.4504 lbs.
              4000 lbs.1422 lbs.3366 lbs.
              4000 lbs.1484 lbs.3366 lbs.
              3500 lbs.976 lbs.3685 lbs.
              -1810 lbs.- -

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