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Suzuki · model year 1986
1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible
Special purpose · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Special Purpose Vehicles
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The 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. Its combined rating is 25 MPG, with 23 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 25 MPG combined rating
- 27 MPG highway rating
- 4-wheel or all-wheel drive
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- $2,700 EPA annual fuel cost
- Gasoline fuel only
- Special-purpose vehicle classification
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline convertible with 4WD or AWD Owners comfortable with a 5-speed manual Shoppers comparing Suzuki models by MPG
The 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible fits a buyer who wants an open-body vehicle with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and accepts a manual gearbox. Fuel use is rated at 25 MPG combined, supported by 23 city and 27 highway. Gasoline ownership carries an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,700, while tailpipe CO2 measures 355.48 grams per mile. It is a focused choice for drivers whose priorities match those drivetrain and body details.
What it is
The 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible is a special-purpose vehicle with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.
Its defining figure is 25 MPG combined. That rating pairs 23 MPG city driving with 27 MPG highway driving.
The numbers
Expect 23 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 25 MPG.
Tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700. This is a gasoline vehicle, so fuel spending follows its 25 MPG combined rating and the way you divide city and highway miles.
How it compares
Against other Suzuki models, the useful checkpoint is 25 combined MPG, with 23 city and 27 highway. See Suzuki cars to put those numbers beside other Suzuki entries.
Who it suits
This Samurai suits a driver looking for a gasoline convertible with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and a manual transmission.
Its city and highway ratings give you a clear fuel figure for either mostly urban or mostly highway driving.
Trade-offs
The 5-speed manual is the only transmission specified. The drivetrain is listed as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The 23 MPG city rating is below the 27 MPG highway rating, and the EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700.
Verdict
Choose this Samurai when a convertible body, gasoline power, and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel use. Its 25 MPG combined figure is straightforward, with a modest difference between city and highway driving. The 5-speed manual defines how it is driven, while the $2,700 annual fuel estimate gives the ownership budget a clear starting point.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 355 g per mile
- Model year
- 1986
- Body
- Special purpose
- EPA size class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.3 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1986 Suzuki Samurai Convertible's combined MPG?
Its combined rating is 25 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 23 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
What fuel does the Samurai Convertible use?
It uses gasoline.
What drivetrain does it have?
The drivetrain is listed as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are specified?
It has a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.
What is its annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.
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