GO
GoAutoLogo
MENU

Make / Model Search

Suzuki - X-90 - Targa 2-dr sedan

Suzuki X-90 (X90)

X90

Make: Suzuki

Model: X-90

Released: Jan 1970

Discontinued: May 1998

Suzuki logo1 Apr 1996

By THE GOAUTO TEAM

Models may vary from state to state due to there being three different Suzuki importers – Ateco, Mayfair and Suzuki Australia – operating in Australia until 2000. Today Suzuki Australia – part of the Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan – is the sole importer.

Suzuki launched the bizarre two-seater three-box X90 4WD in Australia in early 1996, chasing what turned out to be a miniscule market.

Basing it on the ageing short-wheelbase Vitara 4WD meant the X90’s on-road handling and roadholding were more small truck-like than the 4WD-meets-sports coupe styling might suggest.

Power came courtesy of Suzuki’s venerable 70kW 1.6-litre 16-valve four-cylinder engine married to a dual-range five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox.

The part-time rear-to-4WD system featured automatic freewheeling hubs.

A removable T-bar glass roof, power steering, power windows and central locking were standard, while air-conditioning, airbags and anti-lock brakes were optional.

By 1998 the X90 was quietly withdrawn from sale in Australia.

Reviews

Latest reviews

Motor industry news

GoAutoNews is Australia’s number one automotive industry journal covering the latest news, future and new model releases, market trends, industry personnel movements, and international events.

Catch up on all of the latest industry news with this week's edition of GoAutoNews
Click here