Yesterday, a low-res illustration of the Suzuki Equator leaked online, after being scanned from a magazine. This afternoon, Suzuki officially released the image ahead of the truck's Chicago Auto Show debut next week. Based on the Nissan Frontier, the mid-size pickup truck will be built at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant.

While other details remain unknown, the extra model should help Suzuki with its North American expansion. Last year, Suzuki reached its goal of topping 100,000 sales in the U.S.

Engine choices still remain a mystery, but the Equator could be motivated by the same engine range found in the Frontier. However, it is believed that the Equator will be priced below the Frontier.

 

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