1997 Suzuki Sidekick
5 trims · 7 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$0
Key specifications
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Purchase information
Based on JS
Total price (JS MSRP)
$0
Typical monthly
$0/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 1997 Suzuki Sidekick trims
JS
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/24
- Horsepower
- 95 hp
- Torque
- 98 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.6L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 8.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
JX
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/24
- Horsepower
- 95 hp
- Torque
- 98 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.6L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 21
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
Sport JLX
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/23
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 114 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 21
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
Sport JS
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/23
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 114 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 21
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
Sport JX
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/23
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 114 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 21
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
| Spec | JS2 configurations | JX2 configurations | Sport JLX | Sport JS | Sport JX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/24 | 21/24 | 19/23 | 19/23 | 19/23 |
| Horsepower | 95 hp | 95 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft | 98 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 gas | 1.6L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 8.1 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- JSgasJXgasSport JLXgasSport JSgasSport JXgas
- Fuel type
- JSregular unleadedJXregular unleadedSport JLXregular unleadedSport JSregular unleadedSport JXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- JSI4JXI4Sport JLXI4Sport JSI4Sport JXI4
- Displacement
- JS1.6 LJX1.6 LSport JLX1.8 LSport JS1.8 LSport JX1.8 L
- Horsepower
- JS95 hpJX95 hpSport JLX120 hpSport JS120 hpSport JX120 hp
- Torque
- JS98 lb-ftJX98 lb-ftSport JLX114 lb-ftSport JS114 lb-ftSport JX114 lb-ft
- Transmission
- JS5-speed manualJX5-speed manualSport JLX5-speed manualSport JS5-speed manualSport JX5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- JSrear wheel driveJXfour wheel driveSport JLXfour wheel driveSport JSrear wheel driveSport JXfour wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- JSSUVJXSUVSport JLXSUVSport JSSUVSport JXSUV
- Doors
- JS3JX5Sport JLX5Sport JS5Sport JX5
- Length
- JS143.7 inJX158.7 inSport JLX162.4 inSport JS162.4 inSport JX162.4 in
- Width
- JS64.2 inJX64.4 inSport JLX66.7 inSport JS66.7 inSport JX66.7 in
- Height
- JS64.3 inJX66.5 inSport JLX66.3 inSport JS66.3 inSport JX66.3 in
- Wheelbase
- JS86.6 inJX97.6 inSport JLX97.6 inSport JS97.6 inSport JX97.6 in
- Ground clearance
- JS7.6 inJX7.6 inSport JLX7.7 inSport JS7.7 inSport JX7.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- JS8.1 cu ftJX21 cu ftSport JLX21 cu ftSport JS21 cu ftSport JX21 cu ft
- Max towing
- JS1,000 lbsJX1,500 lbsSport JLX1,500 lbsSport JS1,500 lbsSport JX1,500 lbs
- Curb weight
- JS2,339 lbsJX2,756 lbsSport JLX2,954 lbsSport JS2,811 lbsSport JX2,954 lbs
- Fuel tank
- JS11.1 galJX14.5 galSport JLX18.5 galSport JS18.5 galSport JX18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- JS22JX22Sport JLX21Sport JS21Sport JX21
- City MPG
- JS21JX21Sport JLX19Sport JS19Sport JX19
- Highway MPG
- JS24JX24Sport JLX23Sport JS23Sport JX23
| Spec | JS | JX | Sport JLX | Sport JS | Sport JX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 95 hp | 95 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft | 98 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 143.7 in | 158.7 in | 162.4 in | 162.4 in | 162.4 in |
| Width | 64.2 in | 64.4 in | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 66.7 in |
| Height | 64.3 in | 66.5 in | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in | 97.6 in | 97.6 in | 97.6 in | 97.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.6 in | 7.7 in | 7.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||
| Cargo capacity | 8.1 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,339 lbs | 2,756 lbs | 2,954 lbs | 2,811 lbs | 2,954 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gal | 14.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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1997 Suzuki Sidekick FAQ
- How much does the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cost?
- The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes JS from $0; JX from $0; Sport JLX from $0; Sport JS from $0; Sport JX from $0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick?
- The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick have?
- The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick offers up to 21 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick tow?
- The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick come in?
- The 1997 Suzuki Sidekick is available in 5 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.