After the success of the SJ models in Europe the company introduced the Vitara in 1988 to appeal to those who wanted style as well as better off-road performance and handling. at a modest price. In the US the Vitara was marketed as the Sidekick which was so popular General Motors built it under license at the Geo Tracker. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, driving impressions, design and engineering, used car profile. Models covered include:- Vitara, JLX, Geo Tracker, Soft Top, JLX SE, Sidekick JLX, V6, Tracker Lsi, Sport JLX.