Suzuki SAMURAI SJ
Built: 2002 · 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
| Power | 47 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,480 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,180 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,470 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 39.8 kW/t (47 kW / 1.2 t)
Stronger than 4% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Suzuki SAMURAI SJ have?
The Suzuki SAMURAI SJ delivers 47 kW.
How much does the Suzuki SAMURAI SJ weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,180 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Suzuki SAMURAI SJ?
1,470 kg.
What engine does the Suzuki SAMURAI SJ have?
1,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Suzuki SAMURAI SJ?
3,480 mm × 1,550 mm.
When was the Suzuki SAMURAI SJ built?
Production years: 2002.
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 8 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.
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Other models in this series
3D SAMURAI STW-SJS03-4X4/2030
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SAMURAI BLUE-LAGOON
SAMURAI COMMERCIAL
SAMURAI COMMERCIAL DELUXE
SAMURAI COMMERCIAL KAT.
SAMURAI COMMERCIAL LX KAT
SAMURAI COMMERCIAL PEPPER
SAMURAI COMMERCIAL TEN
SAMURAI LONG HARD TOP U9
SAMURAI PICK-UP
SAMURAI RHINO
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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