Suzuki SAMURAI PICK-UP
Built: 1987-1991 · Series: SAMURAI
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Suzuki Samurai: the collection page for the ladder-frame light off-roader, Commercial and Van body styles, 1.3-litre petrol and 1.9-litre diesel, 46 to 51 kW
The Suzuki Samurai is the export name for the SJ413/SJ410 line introduced in 1985, a compact off-roader with a ladder frame and live axles that was also sold in many countries as the SJ or, built under licence in Spain, as the Santana. The Commercial suffix marks the two-seat utility version with blanked rear windows and a flat load floor, Van the closed body with rear glazing, and Pick-up the open bed; Rhino and Blue Lagoon were special editions, LX an upper trim level.
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The register lists 17 versions here with 46 to 51 kW from four-cylinder engines of 1,298 to 1,900 cm³ displacement, weights of 885 to 1,200 kg, gross vehicle weights of 1,330 to 1,470 kg, lengths around 3,470 to 3,480 mm and widths of 1,520 to 1,640 mm.
As a light, rugged off-roader, the Samurai sat below the larger Vitara and competed with the Lada Niva and early Daihatsu off-roaders; the Commercial version was widely registered as an inexpensive utility vehicle for agriculture, forestry and trades.
On a used example, rust on the box-section ladder frame and crossmembers matters most, along with the condition of the front axle's free-wheeling hubs and kingpins, the clutch, and on early models the carburettor. Because the mechanicals are simple and well supported with parts through off-road specialists, frame rust and bodywork condition usually matter more than the drivetrain.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Suzuki Samurai, Suzuki Motor Corporation (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,324 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,540 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,030 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 890 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,330 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Suzuki SAMURAI PICK-UP weigh?
The unladen weight is 890 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Suzuki SAMURAI PICK-UP?
1,330 kg.
What engine does the Suzuki SAMURAI PICK-UP have?
4 cylinders, 1,324 cm³ displacement.
When was the Suzuki SAMURAI PICK-UP built?
Production years: 1987-1991.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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