1990 Suzuki Sidekick Review
Price Estimate: $2,340 - $3,934
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
No changes for the mini sport-ute from Suzuki.
For sale near Sylva, NC
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
$150/mo for Sidekick JLX
Sidekick JLX
vs
$155/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Suzuki Sidekick Owner Reviews
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16 Years Later Still No Problems
4.88 out of 5 starsDavid, 08/03/2006
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
Sixteen years after purchasing my 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, we have never had a problem with this car. It has no rust. It's still in mint shape. It starts every time. We have had no break downs. Honestly, every car should be like this.
fun, quality, economy
4.13 out of 5 starsmarkdl, 11/01/2002
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
why buy a diesel for fuel economy, its
noisy, shakey and no one knows how to
fix it. why buy hybrid cars for fuel
economy, they are expensive and not
yet perfected. This SUV is made in
Japan. Not Korea and not USA. In fact,
it is being sold by an american car
maker as GEO Tracker. Why? because
they can't make anything this
perfect. Fun to drive, quality built
and so … economical.
Fun... but,
3 out of 5 starsdruggedllama, 05/08/2002
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
I have had this car for four years. I
have killed this car, even though I
take care of it like it was new. I used
to go "mudding" with it constantly,
since I didnt have an ATV. I have gone
through 2 axles, 3 sets of tires,
numerous shocks, struts and other
little pieces of equipment that would
brake from excessive abuse off-roading
with the 4 wheel drive and the top … off.
It was a fun little car, and would be a
cheap pickup for anyone that likes to
go off-roading and try to kill
themselves. All in all I have no quirks
with the car other than I would have
liked a little more power and a roll
cage. Ha ha !!
my Barbi Mobile is very useful
3.13 out of 5 starsMick10k, 03/13/2002
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
great car for single girl or young couple. Mechanicaly sound, utilitarian.
1990 Sidekick Highlights
JLX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $150/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 39.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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