Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai is a SUV model, produced 1988–1995, spanning 3 generations with 6 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Samurai Metal Top (1988-1995), Samurai Metal Top (1988-1995) and Samurai Cabrio (1988-1995). Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Samurai generation.
How many generations does the Suzuki Samurai have?
The Suzuki Samurai has 3 generations with 6 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Suzuki Samurai produced?
The Suzuki Samurai has been produced 1988–1995. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Suzuki Samurai?
The Suzuki Samurai is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€5,513
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Suzuki Samurai: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- Chevrolet Jimny
- Chevrolet SamuraiColombia
- EljotGermany
- Farm WorkerNew Zealand
- Fox
- Holden DroverAustralia
- Jimny NomadeJapan2025–present
- Jimny SierraJapan
- Jimny Sierra
- Jimny Wide
- KatanaIndonesia
- LJ50/LJ55/LJ80
- Mazda AZ-Offroad
- Potohar
- Samurai
- Santan
- SantanaEurope
- Santana S-410/413Europe
- SierraAustralia
- SJ408/410/413
- StockmanAustralia
- Super JimnyIndonesia
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samurai Metal Top (1988-1995)1988–1995 | 58 hp | — | 1 | €13k | ★ 1.7 |
| Samurai Metal Top (1988-1995)1988–1995 | 69 hp | — | 2 | €14k–€15k | ★ 1.7 |
| Samurai Cabrio (1988-1995)1988–1995 | 65 hp | — | 3 | €12k–€14k | ★ 1.7 |