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- SUZUKI RECENTLY intro-
duced a very unusual sport-
utility vehicle called the new
X-90, billing it as “part sports
car, part SWD sport utility.”
“We believe we have created a
real off-road vehicle and a sports car
in one.’ says Suzuki Canada’s
Manager for Automotive Sales,
Marcel Lambert. “The X-90 is a
unique vehicle that addresses the
needs of young people today.”
* The X-90 a four-wheel-drive
vehicle? Yes, definitely. A sports car?
Well, it may look sporty, but the X-.
90 is not a sports car. Not even
close. But, more on that in a minute.-
First the facts. :
~¢y" The X-90 is based on the popular ,. Rea
two-door Suzuki Sidekick (also : aS : : : ais :
- known as the Geo Tracker). It has . NEWS photo Paul McGrath
the same 95 horsepower 1.6-litre ‘
four-cylinder engine, five-speed “THE SUZUKI X-90 is a new two-seat sport-utility vehicle with 7 a
manual transmission. part-time shift- part-time 4WD, removabie T-tops, and a 95 horsepower 1.6-litre MSRP: $17,995 Torque: 98 ft-lbs: @ 4,000 r,
on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system four. cylinder engine. Take the new X-90 for a test drive at North Type: two-door, two-passenger “Transmission: five-speed m
with automatic locking hubs, body- Vancouver Suzuki, located at 1695 Marine Dr., North Vancouver sport-utility (four-speed automatic), two: specd
: on-frame design, and 2,200 mm (982 2-2088). : ‘| Layout: longitudinal ~ front transfer case ;
6. 6 in.) wheelbase. . : oe ' | engine/RWD/part-time 4WD
‘But the X-90 is a two-seater, not ‘The streamlined front end, wrap- seats, alloy wheels, and removable Engine: 1.6 litre four-cylinder, 1/ 100 km (30 m.p.g. }: Hw
"a four-seater, and has a separate, . around headlamps, rear spoiler, and T-tops add to the X-90's fun factor. SOHC, 16 valves Y100 km (38 m.p.g.)
‘lockable trunk: And the unique subtle fender flares give ita “cute Horsepower: 95 @ 5,600 r.p.m. Warranty: three years/60. 000 lam:
Styling i is less rugged. more car-ii} but tough” look. Two-tone sport See Style page BA : .

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