Small but very strong, the SJ / Samurai was a particularly successful off-roader. Introduced in 1981 (as SJ), from 1988 it was called Samurai and remained in production until 2004. Among the most successful and today most sought after versions, the 1300 with engine from 69 to 80 horsepower. At the end of 1994, electronic injection was introduced and at the end of 1998 power steering was offered (second series with three-bar grille).