Auto loans: 2002 Suzuki Esteem

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.9 to 9.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Combined
8.9 to 9.2 L/100 km
Recalls
1

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2002 Suzuki Esteem in the studio, a representative image
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For sale

We do not have a 2002 Suzuki Esteem 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.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

2002 Suzuki Esteem specs

2002 Suzuki Esteem powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3
Engine1.8L 4-cylinder1.8L 4-cylinder1.6L 4-cylinder
DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Transmission5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
City9.8 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km10.0 L/100 km
Highway7.5 L/100 km7.8 L/100 km7.7 L/100 km
Combined8.9 L/100 km9.0 L/100 km9.2 L/100 km
CO₂208.5 g/km212 g/km216.5 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$13.80$13.95$14.26

2002 Suzuki Esteem: every figure

2002 Suzuki Esteem figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3
Displacement1.8 L1.8 L1.6 L
Cylinders444
MPG city (US)242324
MPG highway (US)323031
MPG combined (US)272626
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)323131
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)680 L (24 cu ft)680 L (24 cu ft)680 L (24 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,550US$2,600US$2,650
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,760$2,790$2,852

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 2002 Suzuki Esteem

  • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (2), wheels (2) and engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2002 Suzuki Esteem recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
03V2230002003-06-16visibility:windshieldCERTAIN PASSENGER (111 MY 2002 ESTEEM, 777 MY 2002 AERIO, 2,368 MY 2003 AERIO) AND SPORT UTILITY (324 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA, 274 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA, 684 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7, AND 781 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7) VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212,...

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2002 Suzuki Esteem: before you buy

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2002 Suzuki Esteem for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2002 Suzuki Esteem, here are the facts that matter.

What to check on the Esteem

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, wheels and engine and engine cooling.

Specs, explained

The 1.8L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 8.9 L/100 km works out to about 27 litres per 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $13.80 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the Esteem

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Practical details

As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. Luggage space is rated at 680 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Rent it for a week first

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Esteem for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the Esteem is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Picking a year and a trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 2002 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

One more step

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.

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 2002 Suzuki Esteem from us first.

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Ask us about the 2002 Suzuki Esteem

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Suzuki Esteem for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 2002 Suzuki Esteem

Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Suzuki Esteem?

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 2002 Suzuki Esteem 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 2002 Suzuki Esteem have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2002 Suzuki Esteem cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2760.00.

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.