2012 Suzuki Equator Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For the second model year in a row, Suzuki has made virtually no changes to the Equator, its offering in the midsize pickup truck segment. All 2012 trims now come equipped with vehicle dynamic control, and three new exterior color options are now available. With seven trim options, along with multiple cab and truck bed sizes, Suzuki apparently feels well-suited to compete against the likes of the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
The trims available for the 2012 Suzuki Equator are the Base Extended Cab, with or without Comfort Package, the Premium Extended Cab, the RMZ-4 Crew Cab 4WD, the Sport Crew Cab, the Sport Crew Cab 4WD and the Sport Extended Cab 4WD. The Base Extended Cab, Premium Extended Cab and Sport Crew Cab trims are rear-wheel drive (RWD) and come standard with a 152-hp, 2.5-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, digital fuel injection 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that is rated at 171 lb-ft of torque. The 4WD trims are equipped with a 4.0-liter, 24-valve, DOHC digital fuel injection V6 engine with variable valve timing that achieves 261 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. The Base Extended Cab trims come with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the remaining trims come equipped with a 5-speed automatic. All run on regular gasoline, with the Base Extended and Sport Crew Cab trims estimated to get 19 mpg city/23 highway, the Premium Extended Cab to get 17/22 and the 4WD trims to get 15/20.
All 2012 Suzuki Equator trims come factory-equipped with folding exterior mirrors, power-assisted steering, a manual-tilt urethane-wrapped steering wheel, cloth seating surfaces, front bucket seats with center console storage, front flat-fold passenger seats with backboard, rear 60/40 split seats, rear under-seat storage with a lid-removable box, rear doors, windows and back privacy glass, variable intermittent wipers, a zero-maintenance self-adjusting timing chain and 15-inch steel wheels with General Grabber AW tires.
Upgrading to the Comfort Package adds air conditioning to standard equipment. Selecting the Premium Extended Cab trim adds power windows with driver-side auto down, power door locks with remote keyless entry, cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls, premium cloth seats, a sliding rear window with lock and 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels with BF Goodrich Long Trail tires as standard equipment. All Sport trims come standard additionally with limited-slip traction control (either 2-wheel or 4-wheel) and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with BF Goodrich Long Trail tires.
Numerous safety features are found on all 2012 Suzuki Equator trims. These include a dual-stage driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental airbags for outboard occupant head protection, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags, active front seat headrests, a tire pressure monitoring system, 4-wheel ventilated antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and vehicle dynamic control.
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2012 Suzuki Equator Pricing
Trims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: .71 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: accessory hook
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.08
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: jumpseats
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: .71 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.08
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Skid plate(s): front · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: jumpseats
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: .71 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.92
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: jumpseats
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.13
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Pickup bed liner: spray-on · Rear bumper color: body-color · Skid plate(s): front · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: folds up · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: ready
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: under rear seats · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.13 · Transfer Case: manual hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Skid plate(s): front · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: jumpseats
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: ready
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.36 · Transfer Case: manual hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Pickup bed liner: spray-on · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: folds up · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: ready
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.36 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: manual hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome · Mudguards: front · Pickup bed liner: spray-on · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Tailgate: removable
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: folds up · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: ready
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent