2009 Suzuki Equator
- 2010 Suzuki Equator
- Used Suzuki Equator
Based on analysis of 21 Equator reviews and test drives.
Reliability
The 2009 Suzuki Equator reliability score of 5.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS).
The 2009 Suzuki Equator is covered by a seven-year/ 100,000-mile warranty. Many reviewers say the warranty, which is one of the longest available on a new car, makes a compelling case for choosing the Equator over the Nissan Frontier.
- "But why should you opt for the spinoff version of a vehicle instead of the original? In the case of the Equator, it comes down to the warranty." -- New York Times
- "OK, other than some fresher and slightly revised styling, why would you select the Suzuki Equator over the Nissan Frontier? Well, the Suzuki version comes with the company's 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty. The pricing is pretty close, so Suzuki's warranty and styling would tip it in for me." -- Chicago Sun-Times
- "Why would you choose the Equator over the Frontier? Suzuki points to its warranty as one reason, which at 7 years/ 1000,000 miles on the powertrain is superior to Nissan's 5-year/ 60,000 mile coverage." -- Autoblog
J.D.Power Ratings
Initial Quality Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.
Dependability Ratings
These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.
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