Suzuki Samurai hardtop: which is the best?

L'hardtop for Suzuki Samurai (also spelled hard top) is an optional accessory that replaces the original canvas top (known as a soft top).

The reasons to buy it?
Several: aesthetic, safety, thermal insulation, and many more.

Suzuki Samurai is a compact off-roader, an evolution of the earlier Suzuki SJ410 and Suzuki SJ413 models, which has achieved tremendous sales success, also fueling the market for accessories (official and aftermarket) to customize and make this off-roader perfect for its owners.

In this sheet we will analyze one of the most sought-after accessories for Samurai owners, just the hard top, to see what the best choices are on the market.

Suzuki Samurai hardtop: what is it?

You probably already know this but let's clarify anyway: as anticipated, the hardtop serves to replace the canvas top Mounted as standard on Suzuki Samurai.

It is a rigid fiberglass or metal roof which offers greater protection from the elements, such as rain, snow and wind in addition to other indisputable advantages (as we will see shortly).

Depending on the model chosen, the hardtop can be painted to match the body or be totally black.

The advantages of installing a hardtop on Suzuki Samurai

Why should you consider fitting a hard top to your off-road vehicle?

• Increased protection from the elements - compared to its canvas counterpart, the hardtop protects passengers (and the interior) from rain, snow and wind;
• Security - the hardtop is safer than the standard hardtop in case of an accident;
• Noise reduction - rigid materials also help reduce wind and traffic noise inside the passenger compartment;
• Improved thermal insulation - a hardtop helps keep the cabin warmer in winter and cooler in summer;
• Versatility - improved passenger comfort and the availability of a rigid trunk make the Samurai a suitable vehicle for everyday use as well.

Which hardtop to choose for the Suzuki Samurai?

The following are available in the market three versions of hardtop for Suzuki Samurai.

The first is thecomplete hardtop, which includes both the top and side windows. It offers maximum protection and makes the Samurai a more versatile vehicle.

The second version is the bikini top, consisting only of the top and thus not including the side windows, which can be fitted separately. The bikini top is lighter and less expensive than the full hardtop, but offers less protection from the elements.

The third version is thehardtop Pick Up, capable of transforming the Samurai into a beautiful and compact Pick Up.

Where to buy a hardtop for Suzuki Samurai?

In 2024, there are few manufacturers of this accessory for this specific model still active in the market.

You might consider looking for a hardtop for used Suzuki Samurai, turning to a wrecker or junkyard, with the understanding that you should first be lucky enough to find the off-roader, subsequently to be among the first to arrive and
especially to find the piece in good condition.

EBay is an interesting alternative even though the dealers offering the product are mostly foreign. Absent, on the other hand, is the choice in new.

Remaining online, however, there are several accessory retailers that offer their customers some variations, let us see them below.

On the asoloricambi.it we find:

• Hardtop Suzuki Samurai limited - equipped with metal bars, available in black or white, features 5-mm securit rear glass that can be opened and Plexiglas side panes. Special gaskets provide total insulation from water;
• Hardtop Suzuki Samurai Pick-up - fiberglass, fixed rear glass (always securit 5 mm), the kit includes a rear hardtop and can be supplemented with a front hardtop and fixed panoramic sunroof as extras;
• V1 hardtop Suzuki Samurai (also available in front-only version, such as bikini hardtop) - kit for models sj 410 - 413 that includes front and rear hardtop, excellent insulation from water due to special seals, can also be ordered in version with opening side windows;
• V2 hardtop Suzuki Samurai - V2 version kit, also available with metal bars, with opening rear window and optional sunroof.

Another Samurai hardtop dealer to consider is. Marchitiello 4×40.

If you were wondering: no, you can't buy a hardtop for Suzuki Samurai on Amazon, because e-commerce does not have this piece in its catalog, on the other hand you can buy on Amazon different variants of soft top for Samurai.

Other accessories for the Samurai

To customize your Suzuki Samurai, in addition to the hardtop, you can have recourse to a wide range of accessories, including:

• Hoods
• Fenders
• Crossbows
• Seats
• Booster kit