The Suzuki X-90 is one of the most distinctive compact 4x4s of the 1990s, blending the rugged underpinnings of the Vitara/Escudo with a two-seat coupe body and removable T-top roof panels. Sold in limited numbers globally, it featured a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, available four-wheel drive, short wheelbase handling and surprisingly capable off-road geometry for such an unconventional shape. For owners in Australia, Automotive Superstore offers parts and accessories to help keep this rare Suzuki reliable, from filters, ignition components and brake parts to suspension items, oils, lighting and recovery gear suited to weekend adventures.

What makes the X-90 especially interesting is its personality. It was marketed as a fun lifestyle vehicle rather than a traditional SUV, yet underneath the quirky styling sat proven Suzuki 4WD engineering. Its boot-mounted spare wheel, high driving position and selectable 4WD gave it genuine character, while the removable roof made it feel part sports car, part beach cruiser. The X-90 also became something of a cult classic because of its unusual design and brief production run, with enthusiasts now appreciating the exact qualities that once made it hard to categorise.

A memorable piece of trivia is that Red Bull used customised Suzuki X-90s as early promotional vehicles, complete with oversized can displays mounted on the rear. That visibility helped cement the model’s pop-culture oddity status. Today, maintaining one is about preserving a unique slice of Suzuki history, and the right parts can make all the difference.