The table below lists every trim of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
JS 1.6 2dr 4x2 97 103 1,000 3,373 2,601 772
JS 2.0 2dr 4x2 127 134 1,000 3,483 2,690 793
JX 1.6 2dr 4x4 97 103 1,000 3,483 2,723 760
JX 2.0 2dr 4x4 127 134 1,000 3,593 2,811 782
JS 4dr 4x2 127 134 1,500 3,814 2,866 948
JS+ 4dr 4x2 127 134 1,500 3,814 2,866 948
JX 4dr 4x4 127 134 1,500 3,924 2,987 937
JX+ 4dr 4x4 127 134 1,500 3,924 2,987 937

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

Other 1999 Suzuki models

The rest of Suzuki's 1999 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1,500

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.