Suzuki · model year 2012
2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD
Pickup · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD is a gasoline small pickup with rear-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,200.
Good to know
- 21 MPG combined EPA rating
- 23 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive pickup body
- Five-speed manual transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,200 EPA annual fuel-cost figure
- 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain only
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small rear-wheel-drive pickup Buyers comfortable with a manual transmission Owners budgeting around the EPA fuel-cost estimate
The 2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD makes sense for a driver seeking a small gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 21 MPG combined rating gives a practical baseline, while city traffic lowers that figure to 19 MPG and highway travel raises it to 23 MPG. The EPA’s $3,200 yearly fuel-cost estimate should shape your budget. Consider it when the pickup body and manual setup matter more than minimizing gasoline spending.
What it is
The Equator 2WD is Suzuki’s 2012 small pickup truck. It uses gasoline, rear-wheel drive, and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Suzuki cars include this pickup in the 2012 model year.
The numbers
Its combined EPA rating is 21 MPG. The city figure is 19 MPG, while the highway figure is 23 MPG. In simple terms, stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,200. That gives you a yearly budget marker for gasoline use, alongside the 21 MPG combined rating. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
For side-by-side shopping, use its 21 MPG combined number as the starting point. The 19 city and 23 highway figures show where its fuel use changes with driving conditions. Other small two-wheel-drive pickups can be weighed against those same measures.
Who it suits
This Equator suits a buyer who wants a gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its numbers fit someone comfortable budgeting $3,200 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate.
Trade-offs
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder and manual five-speed keep the powertrain straightforward, but the EPA combined rating is 21 MPG. Rear-wheel drive defines how it is configured. Its 423.19 grams-per-mile CO2 figure is another cost-of-use consideration.
Verdict
Choose the 2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD if a small gasoline pickup, rear-wheel drive, and manual control match your priorities. Plan around 19 MPG in town and 23 MPG on open roads, rather than treating the combined number as a constant. The $3,200 EPA annual fuel-cost figure makes fuel budgeting central to ownership. It is a clear fit for drivers who accept that trade-off in a compact pickup format.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2012
- Body
- Pickup
- EPA size class
- Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD’s combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The EPA figures are 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,200.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the Equator 2WD front- or rear-wheel drive?
It is rear-wheel drive.
What kind of vehicle is it?
It is a small pickup truck in the EPA’s Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe CO2 output is 423.19 grams per mile.
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