Every model of the convertible, 2-door Vitara is also comes with Suzuki's Drive Select 4x4 system, but there's also a JA trim to this line for price reasons.
For $17,795, you get the JA trim with the 1.6-litre engine, a 5-speed manual shifter and an okay collection of standard features. No automatic transmission is available on this trim.The JX trim in the convertible starts at $19,995, which includes the 2-litre engine, the 5-speed manual and a few more amenities than the JA gets.
A JX convertible with the 2-litre engine and the 4-speed automatic transmission stickers for $21,795.
Anti-lock brakes can be added to the Vitara for $800. The exception here is the JA convertible, which does not get ABS.The 4-door Vitara is the same size as the Grand Vitara, but the convertible is a little smaller (3855 mm with the 1.6-litre and 3860 mm with the 2-litre, versus 4140 mm) and features a shorter wheelbase (2200 mm rather than 2480 mm).
As for the Esteem wagon, Suzuki Canada has put together a well-equipped unit that should please people concerned about price, and with the new 1.8-litre, 16-valve inline-4, there should also be fewer concerns about performance.
The 1.8-litre engine in the Esteem wagon delivers 122 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 117 pound-feet of torque at 3500 rpm.
A 1999 Esteem Wagon comes only in GLX trim and starts at $17,895. This includes the 5-speed manual shifter, air conditioning, power doors, windows and