The Suzuki Sierra was one of the great symbols of carefree living and low cost adventures throughout he 1980s and '90s in Australia. Growing from the LJ-generation models that were popular in rural areas, the SJ that wore the Sierra badge for the first time when it appeared in 1981 brought just enough civilisation to expand its appeal to 4WD adventurers and beach-side cruisers with short-wheelbase hard and soft top and long-wheelbase resin-top models, while still providing for primary industries with the long-wheelbase Stockman ute. While very simple in their design with a rugged ladder chassis and solid axles front and rear, it was all cleverly engineered with lightweight mechanicals to keep overall weight down and ensure unmatched off-road capability straight off the showroom floor. A 1.3-litre version was added alongside the 1.0 in late 1984, and the short wheelbase version scored a significant update in 1996 with the leaf-spring suspension replaced by coils all round before it was replaced by the Jimny in 1998. The Sierra badge returned in 2008 as part of an update, with the Jimny Sierra badge continuing until the plucky fourth-generation model reverted to just Jimny when it arrived in early 2019.
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Suzuki Sierra Australia
Suzuki Sierra Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Suzuki Sierra varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $6,050 and going to $8,470 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ute | 1.0L, ULP, 4 SP MAN 4X4 | $6,050 | $8,470 | |
| 1999 | SUV | 1.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,740 | $6,050 | |
| 1999 | Ute | 1.0L, ULP, 4 SP MAN 4X4 | $5,720 | $8,030 | |
| 1998 | SUV | 1.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,410 | $5,940 | |
| 1998 | Ute | 1.0L, ULP, 4 SP MAN 4X4 | $5,060 | $7,590 | |
| 1997 | SUV | 1.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,410 | $5,830 | |
| 1997 | Ute | 1.0L, ULP, 4 SP MAN 4X4 | $4,840 | $7,150 | |
| 1996 | SUV | 1.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $3,300 | $5,500 | |
| 1996 | Ute | 1.0L, ULP, 4 SP MAN 4X4 | $4,510 | $6,820 | |
Suzuki Sierra Wheel Size
The Suzuki Sierra has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from F78154LT for Ute in 2000.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ute | F78154LT | — | F78154LT | — | |
| 1999 | SUV | 155x70R15 | — | 155x70R15 | — | |
| 1999 | Ute | F78154LT | — | F78154LT | — | |
| 1998 | SUV | 155x70R15 | — | 155x70R15 | — | |
| 1998 | Ute | F78154LT | — | F78154LT | — | |
| 1997 | SUV | 155x70R15 | — | 155x70R15 | — | |
| 1997 | Ute | F78154LT | — | F78154LT | — | |
| 1996 | SUV | 155x70R15 | — | 155x70R15 | — | |
| 1996 | Ute | F78154LT | — | F78154LT | — | |
Suzuki Sierra Dimensions
The dimensions of the Suzuki Sierra Ute and SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ute | 1710x1540x4010 mm | 220 mm | |
| 1999 | Ute | 1710x1540x4010 mm | 220 mm | |
| 1999 | SUV | 1670x1545x3430 mm | 245 mm | |
| 1998 | SUV | 1670x1545x3430 mm | 245 mm | |
| 1998 | Ute | 1710x1540x4010 mm | 220 mm | |
| 1997 | Ute | 1710x1540x4010 mm | 220 mm | |
| 1997 | SUV | 1670x1545x3430 mm | 245 mm | |
| 1996 | SUV | 1670x1545x3430 mm | 245 mm | |
| 1996 | Ute | 1710x1540x4010 mm | 220 mm | |
Suzuki Sierra Towing Capacity
The Suzuki Sierra has maximum towing capacity of 750kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ute | 400kg | 750kg | |
| 1999 | Ute | 400kg | 750kg | |
| 1999 | SUV | 750kg | 750kg | |
| 1998 | Ute | 400kg | 750kg | |
| 1998 | SUV | 750kg | 750kg | |
| 1997 | Ute | 400kg | 750kg | |
| 1997 | SUV | 750kg | 750kg | |
| 1996 | Ute | 400kg | 750kg | |
| 1996 | SUV | 450kg | 750kg | |
Suzuki Sierra Fuel Consumption
The Suzuki Sierra is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.5L/100km for Ute /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ute | 9.5L/100km | 1.0L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1999 | SUV | 8.5L/100km | 1.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1999 | Ute | 9.5L/100km | 1.0L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1998 | SUV | 8.5L/100km | 1.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1998 | Ute | 9.5L/100km | 1.0L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1997 | SUV | 8.5L/100km | 1.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1997 | Ute | 9.5L/100km | 1.0L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1996 | SUV | 8.5L/100km | 1.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN 4X4 | |
| 1996 | Ute | 9.5L/100km | 1.0L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
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