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Used 2012 Suzuki Equator Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

LUV MY SUZUKI

lori yaeger, 03/26/2016
2012 Suzuki Equator Sport 4dr Crew Cab 5 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Great truck !!!!!!!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Premium Ride

Roger, 08/08/2009
2009 Suzuki Equator Premium 4dr Extended Cab 6 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have owned my new Equator 2 weeks now. With the big 16 inch tires and aloy wheels, it rides like a big ruck.So far combind mpg is 20. Things they could improve on are: Should have offered the V-6 in the "premium. Plastic flimsy glove box and door. Gas door is not remote and can be opened by anyone on the outside. No trip computer unless you buy the "sport model. Dash lights illumination level is fixed and cannot be changed. Auto/manual shift is nice feature. Mud guards; bed liner and other items all extras also. This truck in the premium package should offer more as standard features especially for the price of this model. Needs improvement if Suzuki stays in the truck business.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Air Conditioner Problems

equatorhater, 04/18/2013
2012 Suzuki Equator Sport 4dr Crew Cab 5 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I am on my second Equator. The first made it to 20,000 miles with no problems. At 20,000 the airconditioner started freaking out. It would have power surges and the fan motor would go from almost off to full power on and off continuously. Took it to the dealer multiple times, they could not fix it. We traded the truck for a 2012 Equator, it has made it to 9325 miles and is doing the exact same thing. I am at my wits end!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Diamond in the Rough

Mike V, 09/29/2009
2009 Suzuki Equator Premium 4dr Extended Cab 6 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I needed a newer truck with better gas mileage and Suzuki delivered. Suprised to find the price was $2000.00 less than the Nissian Frontier. I have been driving Equator for 3 months / 3000 miles and averageing 20mpg around town. The automatic transmission does take a bit of getting use to, maybe due to the 2.5l engine. I added spray on liner and a trifold cover. Many people surprised Suzuki has a truck and impressed with the look.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my new Equator!

Chris Thomas, 08/27/2010
2010 Suzuki Equator Comfort 4dr Extended Cab 6 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I never thought I would ever own a truck other than a Toyota but after 20+ years here I am, the very happy and satisfied owner of a Suzuki Equator. I did serious research on this purchase as it was my first new vehicle purchase and it came down to the Equator and the Tacoma. Toyota did not seem to care if they sold the Tacoma to me, no incentives and the frame design is really sad compared to my old Toyota. So I went with the Equator which is rugged, durable, high quality, and well thought out and executed. Course I have only had it a few months and any new vehicle is a good thing. Still, I am really happy with this truck which sees lots of hunting trip use. Well done, Suzuki!

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