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Suzuki SAMURAI VAN LONG

Built: 1988-1997 · Series: SAMURAI

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The Suzuki SAMURAI VAN LONG belongs to the SAMURAI series. Production: 1988-1997. The engine has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 1,298 cm³. The vehicle is 1,530 mm wide. The unladen weight is 1,000 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,380 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 1,400 kg. The vehicle runs on 4 wheels. The SAMURAI series covers 17 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 885 to 1,200 kg; the SAMURAI VAN LONG sits in the lower part of that range with 1,000 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the SAMURAI COMMERCIAL DELUXE below it with 960 kg and the SAMURAI above it with 1,007.5 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 1,330 to 1,470 kg; here the SAMURAI VAN LONG sits in the middle of that range with 1,400 kg. 161 Suzuki models across 8 series are on record.

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

Cylinders4correct
Displacement1,298 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Width1,530 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,380 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,000 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight1,400 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Suzuki SAMURAI VAN LONG weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,000 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Suzuki SAMURAI VAN LONG?

1,400 kg.

What engine does the Suzuki SAMURAI VAN LONG have?

4 cylinders, 1,298 cm³ displacement.

When was the Suzuki SAMURAI VAN LONG built?

Production years: 1988-1997.

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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SAMURAI COMMERCIAL LX KAT

SAMURAI COMMERCIAL PEPPER

SAMURAI COMMERCIAL TEN

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SAMURAI PICK-UP

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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data

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