2012 Suzuki Equator for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.3 to 14.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.3 to 14.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Suzuki Equator for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Suzuki Equator specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.1 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.3 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 325 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.52 | $19.38 | $21.70 | $22.17 |
2012 Suzuki Equator: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,504 | $3,876 | $4,340 | $4,434 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Suzuki Equator
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V464000 | 2012-09-19 | suspension:front:hub | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may... |
| 11V593000 | 2011-12-19 | engine and engine cooling | SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 EQUATOR PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Suzuki Equator: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Suzuki Equator for sale by us right now. Before buying the 2012 Suzuki Equator, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting; have those parts checked.
Under the hood
Under the hood: the 2.5L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 11.3 L/100 km combined, so budget about 34 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $17.52, and a 300 km weekend about $52.56. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits moving day, renovation runs and anything that needs an open bed. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Size and space
Being a pickup truck, it trades parking ease for a cargo bed.
Drive it on your own roads
If the Equator is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $175.20 at our price setting.
Over to you
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Suzuki Equator from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Suzuki Equator for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Suzuki Equator
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Suzuki Equator?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Suzuki Equator before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Suzuki Equator have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Suzuki Equator cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3504.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.