![]() The 1.6 litre variant for the 3 door models were named the Suzuki Vitara Rebel. ![]() Engine power rated for the 5 door V6 models was at 100 kW (134 hp) 6500 rpm. At the same time the 5 door models received the 1998 cc 2.0 litre V6. This engine was rated at 97 kW (130 hp) 6300 rpm. In May 1997, Suzuki introduced the 1995 cc 2.0 Litre 4 Valves/Cylinder Double Overhead Cam engine with both soft top and hardtop 3 door models. Both versions featured the 1.6 Litre engine. The JLX featured mainly with powered windows. In Australia, there were two models available. After a facelift in 2005 the name was changed to Santana 300/350. In Spain, production went on at Suzuki's partner Santana with the Vitara nameplate. The Sport variant was replaced by the Grand Vitara in 1999. The Suzuki X-90 disappeared from Suzuki's lineup after the 1998 model year. In 1996, Suzuki introduced the Suzuki X-90 which was mechanically identical to the Sidekick but had a much rounder body, a trunk, and removable T-bar roof. The Sport also had dual airbags, 2-tone paint and 16" Alloy wheels. The original Sidekick was updated in 1996 with a new Sport version available with 120 hp (89 kW), 1.8 liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. 1991 also brought the introduction of rear antilock brakes. In 1991, a 4-door Sidekick with a lengthened wheelbase was introduced and the following year a 95 hp (71 kW), 1.6 liter, 16-valve engine was introduced. 1990 brought the deletion of the upscale JLX version. An 80 hp (60 kW) 1.6 liter, 8-valve, 4-cylinder engine was available on the JX & JLX. The original 1989 North American Sidekick was available as a 2-door convertible or hardtop, in 1.3 liter JA and more powerful 4-wheel-drive JX & JLX trims. The 2nd Generation is currently sold in Mexico and Brazil as the Chevrolet Tracker, as the Chevrolet Grand Vitara in other Central and South American countries, while in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile is sold as the Suzuki Grand Vitara.įirst generation (1989-1998) First generationĢ-Door: 64.3 in (1633 mm) (2WD, 1992-93 & 1996-98)Ħ5.1 in (1654 mm) (4WD, 1992-93 & 1996-98) The 1st Generation Escudo was sold in Mexico as the Chevrolet Vitara. In the Japanese home market, it was variously sold also with Mazda badge. It was also sold as the Santana 300 and 350 in Spain. ![]() The Sidekick was sold in various badges such as the Geo Tracker (Chevrolet Tracker after 1998) in the United States, and as the GMC Tracker, Chevrolet Tracker, Asüna Sunrunner and Pontiac Sunrunner in Canada. A larger version is also made, known as the Suzuki Grand Escudo (known as Grand Vitara XL-7 in other markets). Also, this vehicle, while sold in North America, was designed to slot above the Samurai. The vehicle was a follow-up to the popular SJ413 and Samurai. The North American version was produced as a joint venture between Suzuki and General Motors known as CAMI. The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America after 1999) was a small off-road vehicle produced from 1989-2004. If it looks funny, it’s probably gonna act funny.Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive The engine or transmission may be visibly sagging, especially if it’s a front-wheel drive car. But when the mount goes, they’ll suddenly have free reign. Do I need to mention that they shouldn’t really be moving around at all? Well, they shouldn’t. If the mount breaks, both the engine and transmission may find themselves moving around more than they should. If the mount is broken, the liquid from the center of the mount may begin leaking out.Įngine and transmission are sagging or moving This will only be the case if you have a hydraulic mount, which has a liquid center. One of the causes of a leak is a busted transmission mount. Your car has a lot of fluids, which means it can sometimes leak. The noise is the result of the transmission mount allowing the engine or transmission to move around, so that’s when you’ll hear it. In general, the noise will occur when you’re accelerating, decelerating, or putting your car into gear. When your transmission mount begins to malfunction, you’ll notice a loud clunking noise. ![]() Trust me.Īhh, everyone’s favorite car problem: a mysterious noise. When the mount breaks down and fails, it will no longer absorb vibrations, which means the thing stuck absorbing the vibrations is…wait for it…you. You remember that whole spiel I did a second ago, about how the transmission mount keeps vibrations from getting into the cabin? Well, you can probably guess that when there are excessive vibrations in the cabin, it might be the result of the transmission mount not doing its job anymore. Symptoms of a failing Transmission Mount? ![]()
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