Description
The 1st Generation Suzuki Potohar was introduced in 1985. The 1985 Suzuki Potohar is a front engine four wheel drive mini SUV. The Suzuki Potohar 1st Generation is actually a rebadged version of the 2nd Generation SJ30 Suzuki Jimny. Production of the 1st Generation Suzuki Potohar lasted for 19 years in the market of Pakistan. Pak Suzuki halted the sales of Suzuki Potohar in 2003. The price of the Suzuki Potohar was fairly competitive when compared with other cars in the same class available in the local market.
Exterior
The exterior of the 1st Generation Suzuki Potohar features a very boxy design language. The front end houses circular headlights, a rectangular grille and an outward sticking bumper. The rear end houses the spare wheel, low mounted horizontal rectangular taillights and a hinged swing out door. The overall exterior of the Suzuki Potohar features familiar styling for an SUV designed in the mid-eighties.
Interior
The interior of the 1985 Suzuki Potohar features the use of black plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features include air conditioning. All aspects of the Suzuki Potohar controls are finished in black plastic and are operated manually. The overall interior of the 1st Generation Suzuki Potohar offers a lack of interior space especially in the rear even for a mini SUV of its compact exterior dimensions.
Engine
Engine
0.8 cc
Gearbox
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Mileage
The Suzuki Potohar can achieve an average of up to 9KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 450KM from the mini SUV,s 50-liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the Suzuki Potohar 1st Generation are the Daihatsu Terios Kid and the Mitsubishi Mini Pajero.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Decent off-road abilities
Small exterior dimensions
Relatively Economical