1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem.
Year to Year Changes
1996 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
Air conditioning became standard in all versions, in the Esteem's first full season. Antilock braking remained standard on the top GLX, but unavailable on other models. The GL adopted body-color bumpers instead of black units.
1997 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
Only the automatic transmission was available this year for the top-line GLX model, with its standard antilock braking. Automatic remained an option for other models.
1998 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
A station wagon joined the sedan for 1998, with roof rails that could accommodate 100 pounds of cargo. Rear seats in the wagon folded to increase cargo space to 61 cubic feet. Esteem was offered in a choice of trim levels: GL, GLX, and GLX with option package (including ABS), along with a GLX SE version of the station wagon.
1999 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
Not much was new for the 1999 Esteem sedan and wagon. Suzuki now called its top GLX model the GLX Plus.
2000 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
For 2000, Suzuki added a new GLX Sport sedan with fog lamps and a rear spoiler. Buyers could now choose either the original 1.6-liter engine or a new dual-overhead-cam 4-cylinder, rated at 122 horsepower.
2001 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
Esteem got a restyled grille, a standard in-dash CD player, floormats, and new seat fabric for 2001.
2002 Suzuki Esteem/Swift:
Suzuki dropped the entry-level Swift hatchback for 2002 and continued its Esteem sedan and wagon with few changes. All got an in-trunk emergency release and revised upholstery. And GLX and GLX-Plus now had 14-inch alloy wheels in place of 15s. Suzuki's Aerio replaced Esteem for the 2003 model year.
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