My first car was a 1996 Geo Tracker 4 door 4X4. It had 89 HP and slow as molasses. I hated it when I had it but when I look back at it it was a fantastic little SUV. I put that thing through hell and it kept up the entire time. It had a decent amount of room and could handle off-road pretty well. If it had ABS, thicker doors, a better radio and a little more power I’d probably still have it today. These cars were built to last and they did if you treated them well.
My folks had a 93 tracker, bought it in 2000 for 2 grand. Slow, yet fun, and it was bulletproof reliable. Sold it for 2 grand 5 years later. Only spent money on gas, oil, and tires. Dad often regrets selling it.
@@H31MU7 How the hell were they Utility?! They're more "style" over function than today's SUVs, and style is something I use generously cause the X-90 is HIDEOUS!!!!!
I had a friend in high school that was obsessed with getting a Suzuki X90 but was shocked to find how difficult it was to find one that was equipped with air conditioning. Air conditioning is a MUST here in Miami! He ended up finding one and drove it trouble free for several years before trading it in 4 a car with a back seat. The X90 was not a practical car but it was easy to drive to Taco Bell while high as fuk! From what I was told LOL
They don't, they just think because they have AWD they can go anywhere. However, in reality they suck on anything that's not smooth. A Crown Vic is more off-road capable than most new SUVs.
Oshawott There's a massive difference between Haldex AWD, for example, and true Audi Quattro or a Subaru system. Most AWD systems can't send more than 20% of torque through the other differential.
Uhhh yeah you can go off road in a crossover, that's one of the main selling points... Capability/utility of an suv with car-like ride/handling/mpg. They make great daily drivers hence their popularity.
Omg look at that interior trim!! :D :D I feel something like this would sell somewhat well in today's market. On a side note, it seems like very few automakers experiment with this sort of design creativity these days, bother interior and exterior. :(
If it was introduced in 2016 instead of 1996, it would have become an instant hit. We have several crossovers these days which are uglier and still sell well.
I've always admired these little cars. My mom thought they were really funky looking back when they were new. It's too bad I hardly ever see one of these in Michigan anymore. It's like a tall a 4 wheel drive Miata!
Prehistorik Caveman nothing this small and light would be legal as an automobile anymore. It would not pass regulations. There are some subcompact SUVs out there.
A proud owner of 2 [two] 1 Silver grey manual and 1 red Auto great fun cars with the emphasis on "FUN" . Cheers from Down Under from a non hair dresser male Australian . Cappuccino next . !!
I had one of these for a few years...a former Red Bull promo vehicle painted like the cans- Google it to see one... I liked my Jeep JK better but I loved my little Suzi! A real life Hot Wheels car, little kids would stop, stare, point and jump up and down like it was the coolest car in the world!
Just bought one on a whim i cant wait to fix it up!! Super fun! Works really well just have to catch her up on basic things (shocks,wheels, wireing) for some reason my parking break turns on the headlights which are permanently on when i start the car? lol.
It looks like a more muscular Suzuki Cappuccino!! Haha!! Shame it's gone, I bet that it would still be appealing today!! And shame the small and light off-roaders are gone too!! They're more suitable for serious off-roading!! P.S.1: I have a guilty desire for a Cappuccino!! I love this little sport-Kei!!! P.S.2: Where I live, only one X90 exists, in turquoise!!
I remeber a girl name, jen went to vjc with me in the mid 90s bought the red x90. She used to tell me that she hates climbing hills with the 4speed auto...
Late-model T-Top Cappuccino on steroids!!! When I saw it one time in Platamonas docks, Greece, in summer 2016, I've been excited. We all think we'll never see any of these cars in reality, but sometimes, when we see them, we're thinkin' "It's too (whatever we think that time) to be true!!!
maybe I just never looked that close but it's actually not bad. little fender flares and spoiler. just a tall passenger compartment. stupidly '90's though.
The problem with the X90 is that no one could categorize it. It didn't fit as a legitimate small SUV. It is definitely not something I would consider. A normal 4-door Sidekick, Vitara, or Grand Vitara would be more appropriate!
The ORIGINAL Red Bull cars. Looks like a '92-'95 Civic from the rear though, they could've been more creative. Many of the interior switchgear looks like it came straight out of a '96-'00 Civic as well.
When simple cars had character! Price, weight, driving, mpg and built quality is just great! Now, fat SUV's with lots of bling bling and electronics are being built to be recycled after 10 years. Overpriced of course. I miss the old days.
That shifter throw is longer than the wheelbase.
@2:22 - If anyone missed it.
lmaoi😂😂
When seat fabrics were not just black, gray and beige.
Spanos i had a 2002 opel corsa with blue interiors
But they share the design with a generic Coffee Cup
Call them ugly or whatever at least it’s trying
My first car was a 1996 Geo Tracker 4 door 4X4. It had 89 HP and slow as molasses. I hated it when I had it but when I look back at it it was a fantastic little SUV. I put that thing through hell and it kept up the entire time. It had a decent amount of room and could handle off-road pretty well. If it had ABS, thicker doors, a better radio and a little more power I’d probably still have it today. These cars were built to last and they did if you treated them well.
Cool 😎
I agree, those things were bullet proof. Then Chevy bought them.. and killed that after a while. :-(
Those Trackers were great cars, absolutely couldn't kill them and nothing could stop them in 4WD. Have many fond memories of the one we owned.
My folks had a 93 tracker, bought it in 2000 for 2 grand. Slow, yet fun, and it was bulletproof reliable. Sold it for 2 grand 5 years later. Only spent money on gas, oil, and tires. Dad often regrets selling it.
Lol I always loved these for their weirdness. I couldn't wait for this review!
I remember sitting in one of these when they first came out. This and the Izusu Vehicross were neat little utes.
and both of them were proper utility vehicles!
That’s vehiCROSS to you mister
@@H31MU7 How the hell were they Utility?! They're more "style" over function than today's SUVs, and style is something I use generously cause the X-90 is HIDEOUS!!!!!
I had a friend in high school that was obsessed with getting a Suzuki X90 but was shocked to find how difficult it was to find one that was equipped with air conditioning. Air conditioning is a MUST here in Miami! He ended up finding one and drove it trouble free for several years before trading it in 4 a car with a back seat. The X90 was not a practical car but it was easy to drive to Taco Bell while high as fuk! From what I was told LOL
i wonder how much weed has been smoked in x90s
@@chaseandrews9354 6.02 x 10^23 grams, i'd say
And now everyone has a damn crossover thing thinking they can go off road with them. I am so sick of the cross over world we live in now.
LOL you really think they take them offroad?
They don't, they just think because they have AWD they can go anywhere. However, in reality they suck on anything that's not smooth. A Crown Vic is more off-road capable than most new SUVs.
Oshawott There's a massive difference between Haldex AWD, for example, and true Audi Quattro or a Subaru system. Most AWD systems can't send more than 20% of torque through the other differential.
Acc0rd79 I agree!
Uhhh yeah you can go off road in a crossover, that's one of the main selling points... Capability/utility of an suv with car-like ride/handling/mpg. They make great daily drivers hence their popularity.
Omg look at that interior trim!! :D :D I feel something like this would sell somewhat well in today's market. On a side note, it seems like very few automakers experiment with this sort of design creativity these days, bother interior and exterior. :(
LoveMyZJ. Very few did back then....
If it was introduced in 2016 instead of 1996, it would have become an instant hit. We have several crossovers these days which are uglier and still sell well.
I've always admired these little cars. My mom thought they were really funky looking back when they were new. It's too bad I hardly ever see one of these in Michigan anymore. It's like a tall a 4 wheel drive Miata!
nothing like it on the market today...
Prehistorik Caveman nothing this small and light would be legal as an automobile anymore. It would not pass regulations. There are some subcompact SUVs out there.
777jones the Smart for two is smaller. So is the Scion iQ. And those are new and legal
777jones. Yeah, you are wrong about that.
Theres a reason for that..... IT'S HIDEOUS, to design the rear end, they just did CRTL+C to the front, then CRTL+V over the rear
The Suzuki X-90 is ultra rare on U.S. roads today...
In my country it is not even as poster
very rare in my country as well. im lucky that i have one
Currently drooling over one for $5K with 54,000 miles
@@ceesan5605 idk if it's still for sale
Nobody bought them because they had sense.
Remember when they made interesting cars?
Remember when they made cars? (Im in the states)
*ugly
They still make ugly cars.
A proud owner of 2 [two] 1 Silver grey manual and 1 red Auto great fun cars with the emphasis on "FUN" . Cheers from Down Under from a non hair dresser male Australian . Cappuccino next . !!
Have u still got them Kevin?
I remember back in the day Red Bull actually dressed these up in silver and blue and attached huge faux red bull cans to the back of them!
They still do it where I live, only now they use Jimnies!! 😂😂
The most 90’s vehicle of all time
... the most 90's vehicle of the 90's
@@svtirefire very nice this Suxuki X90
Haha I remember seeing this at an amusement park as a demo unit when I was a kid. Was totally thinking this was the sweetest ride ever.
Small. Fun. 90's. The '96 Suzuki X-90 still turns heads all these years later.
BAWK
Said no one ever...
True, no vehicle of this type exists now
Because it's hideous.
I have always loved these things. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I could afford a second car just for fun.
does anyone else find it strange that John said "a fun 90's sports car" almost the same way someone would talk about the 90's today
I loved that lil bugger ... Came so close to buying an AWD version inn that exact red color !
What do you buy then?
That seat cloth pattern is cool
Somebody get Doug DeMuro on the phone. He needs to review this
We still own ours. Haven't driven it in a while but boy is it a fun little car that is certainly car show worthy.
The coolest little 4x4 ever made. Everyone nowadays would LOVE one of these if it ever hit the market again. Id buy one on day one.
I wouldn't.
Good lord what is that thing?! ...I want one.
this would make a great run about in my area
Wow i thought you guys never reviewed it. I love both of mine
I had one of these Suzuki X-90 I sure miss it I sold it for a dodge truck what a mistake. Miss you my little X-90
Lots of people love their cars. But a suzuki is the only car that loves you back ..i love my x90 I will never sell it...
This only existed because of rollover fears for the Samurai, but it's one of those 90s vehicles that people love for the "what is that" factor.
I had one of these suzuki's x90 I wish I had never sold the thing! dam it I miss my suzuki
I had one of these for a few years...a former Red Bull promo vehicle painted like the cans- Google it to see one... I liked my Jeep JK better but I loved my little Suzi! A real life Hot Wheels car, little kids would stop, stare, point and jump up and down like it was the coolest car in the world!
HOLY CRAP I SAW ONE OF THESE ON THE ROAD TODAY
Just bought one on a whim i cant wait to fix it up!! Super fun! Works really well just have to catch her up on basic things (shocks,wheels, wireing) for some reason my parking break turns on the headlights which are permanently on when i start the car? lol.
What a great idea. Incredibly cute and versatile. I prefer larger vehicles, but I love this concept. Sadly, I guess it didn't work out.
that thangs kinda cool lol
I always wanted one of these....
These scream, "I'm a hairdresser!"
Eks calybur by far the "rugged" hairdressers vehicle, yes.
Yeah hairdressers, or a certain type of gentleman that prefers the company of other men! Lol.
Well I wish I was one of those hairdressers because I love it
It looks like a more muscular Suzuki Cappuccino!! Haha!! Shame it's gone, I bet that it would still be appealing today!!
And shame the small and light off-roaders are gone too!! They're more suitable for serious off-roading!!
P.S.1: I have a guilty desire for a Cappuccino!! I love this little sport-Kei!!!
P.S.2: Where I live, only one X90 exists, in turquoise!!
Awsome little 4×4
I've always wanted one of these!
I have to admit, I've always wanted one of these so badly, haha
Love those seat fabrics and door trim. Retro 90s cool
Always thought these should be in a kids' book with a title like "Buster the Car" or something.
Frigging loved these and this whole short lived segment
God I miss Suzuki...
Suzukis know their stuff in off road vehicles. High ground clearance, light body, a low transfer gear shifter.
Certainly got me excited here 20 sum odd years later
Thats literally the automotive equivalent to a Honda Grom. This looks so fun like a car should be! Exciting stupid cheap useless fun!
I love these little things
just picked up a '97 X-90 for $1500 ! it's funny seeing the guy wearing a helmet for an almost 18sec 1/4 mile LOL
I had the 4 wheel drive version. It was fun to drive. Filled the trunk with a subwoofer, it was like the whole car was a sub
I believe that if the Suzuki X-90 had a longer wheelbase and a wider stance, it'd be an awesome offroader.
I used to think these were junk. But Suzuki was engineered in Japan. Not junk.
I absolutely adore mine. wish I had that same interior though, mines just black leather
If it weren't for the spoiler, you couldn't tell the front from the back, though I'd love a sidekick
Cars used to be so much quirkier. I wish we could get a few more today.
I will love to have one!
Almost bought one as my first car, but my dad talked me out of it. The one and only time I wish I'd never listen. Lol.
He's smart.
I want one!
i recall seeing them in japan back in 2015. i never thought they were sold in the US!!
My friend got one of these as a present from his parents for graduation from beauty school. Yes, he was gay. He got a purple one.
You will see these in PA, weird cars are the state's hat.
This car is so 90s it's Hanson, 89¢ per gallon gas and snap bracelets all in one.
I love this car.😍
Fun Fact: The side mirrors are the same as in the NA6 Miata
I remeber a girl name, jen went to vjc with me in the mid 90s bought the red x90. She used to tell me that she hates climbing hills with the 4speed auto...
Late-model T-Top Cappuccino on steroids!!! When I saw it one time in Platamonas docks, Greece, in summer 2016, I've been excited. We all think we'll never see any of these cars in reality, but sometimes, when we see them, we're thinkin' "It's too (whatever we think that time) to be true!!!
εχω ενα 8 μηνες τωρα. μπορει να ειναι σαραβαλο αλλα εχει πολυ πλακα οταν το αδηγω ( οταν δουλευει ) θελει πολυ δουλεια αλλα γαμαει
Never saw 1 before. Thx MW Retro!
And years later the Scion xB brand came out.
I have no words 🫣
Best car ever!!!!!
I cant say ive ever seen one of these on the road before
maybe I just never looked that close but it's actually not bad. little fender flares and spoiler. just a tall passenger compartment. stupidly '90's though.
I went to high school in the late 90s. Everyone had SUVs but I doubt anyone wanted one of these. Kids at my school were too snobbish.
Neat little cars too bad they were too expensive for their own market...you could drive off the lot in a brand new neon for 12k back then.
It's been a while since you could get a 4x4 that weighed well under 2 tons.
One of the oddest cars ever..but obviously there was a niche market for them!
The problem with the X90 is that no one could categorize it. It didn't fit as a legitimate small SUV. It is definitely not something I would consider. A normal 4-door Sidekick, Vitara, or Grand Vitara would be more appropriate!
As soon as he said aluminum block, I knew that was the reason why we don't see these any more.
It's not. Suzuki engines run forever if you maintain them properly.
Isn't this the one that rolls over easily like the Sidekick?
need this
95 horspower and chirps the tires into 2nd. Oh the 1990s
it' one of those "everyone wants one but no one buys one"
nice. also watch the retro swift gti review
Before there was an X6 There was this :)
Love that car
Hum by Verizon?! Curve ball!!
I always wonder why Suzuki never did better in N/A than it did.
Weird but cool
I found one on craigslist in my area needs one t-top and a drivers side fender.
wait a second....... this isn't a samurai
The ORIGINAL Red Bull cars. Looks like a '92-'95 Civic from the rear though, they could've been more creative. Many of the interior switchgear looks like it came straight out of a '96-'00 Civic as well.
Vincent D thats right the red bull car, wow red bull has been around since that time, then they switched to the mini cooper or something
Engine shared with the SIDE FLIP.
some of the retro videos are blocked and can you fix them.
I remember when this first came out, it was considered as a joke to many. And it still is...only chicks drove these rare automotive examples...
Always wanted one of these. I wanna LS swap it. 😈
So mad Suzuki is still in Canada 😭 I want a Grand Vitara 🤣
Grand vitaras are still widely available, I own one myself
When simple cars had character! Price, weight, driving, mpg and built quality is just great! Now, fat SUV's with lots of bling bling and electronics are being built to be recycled after 10 years. Overpriced of course. I miss the old days.