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Suzuki SX4
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| Suzuki SX4 | |
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki Fiat |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Assembly | Esztergom, Hungary Kosai, Shizuoka, Japan Manesar, Haryana, India St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Predecessor | Suzuki Aerio/Liana |
| Class | Compact/Mini SUV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 1.5 L DOHC I4 1.6 L DOHC I4 2.0 L DOHC I4 1.9 L turbodiesel I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (1.9 DDiS) |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | Hatchback: 4135 mm (162.8 in) Sedan: 4490 mm (176.8 in) |
| Width | 1755 mm (69.1 in) |
| Height | 1605 mm (63.2 in) |
| Related | Fiat Sedici |
| Designer | Italdesign |
The Suzuki SX4 is a compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006. Although originally intended only for the European market, the car is sold in Japan, India, South America and North America as well. It was introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show and is being built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary, as well as in Japan. An expected 60,000 units will be produced — 2/3 to be sold by Suzuki and 1/3 by Fiat, rebadged as the Sedici, and a Lancia sister model is expected for 2007.
Design was handled by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio. The SX4 was first launched in India on May 7th, 2007 prior to its European and International release. It is gaining popularity and doing well in the Indian market having sold around 8000 cars since its release (till September 2007).
Base engines are the 1.5-litre gasoline unit identical to the one used in the Swift and the new 1.6-litre VVT seen in the new Grand Vitara, this one capable of 107 PS (79 kW). However, the sales bulk will be comprised of the Diesel version, using a sourced Fiat Multijet engine, with a maximum output of 120 PS (88 kW) and maximum torque of 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf).
The North-American market version arrived in 2006 as a 2007 model year as Suzuki's entry-level AWD vehicle. Differences from the European model are the offering of AWD as standard (2WD only available in Canada and China AWD is optional in Canada) and a single 2.0 L 143 hp (107 kW) inline-4 gasoline engine. The SX4 is currently the lowest priced AWD vehicle available in the U.S. market.
The $14,999 base price includes power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player with MP3 capability and keyless entry. Suzuki is also offering traction control, electronic stability control, and an advanced key in a sport package with starting at MSRP US$16,399.
Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the SX4 are available. The AWD models use an electronically controlled four wheel drive system, alternating between front drive, automatic AWD and 50:50 split permanent AWD.
Suzuki SX4 has received mixed reactions from the public. Some feel that the SX4 has increased expectations,source Mouthshut.com. In spite of this, it has drawbacks like cramped interiors, high rear seats, average mileage and interiors, with quality not up to the mark compared to its rivals,source maxabout.com
The SX4 was initially released with a five-door hatchback body style. A sedan version debuted at the 2007 New York Auto Show and has been released in India. It shall be released in other markets for the 2008 model year. It will replace the Suzuki Aerio sedan in the U.S market. [1]
On September 2006, Suzuki announced that they have intentions to produce a rally-inspired hot hatch version of the SX4[citation needed]. A 2.0 L turbocharged engine will be used and the power target is at least 150 kW[citation needed]. The car will have permanent AWD and a wide body kit that will be keyed to the SX4 WRC. However the decision for a street rally car will be heavily decided by the outcome in the WRC 2008[citation needed]. If confirmed the car could see production in 2009 or 2010.[citation needed]
On February 28 at the Geneva Motor Show, Suzuki confirmed that the marque will enter the FIA World Rally Championship, with the factory backed Suzuki World Rally Team in the World Rally Car category in 2007, using the SX4. However due to WRC calendar changes Suzuki will now officially debut in 2008, using the 2007 season as further development time for the SX4. As of 20 June 2007, the SX4 will compete on a test basis in two 2007 WRC events: the Rallye de France in October 2007 and the Rally GB in November 2007[2].
- ^ 2007 New York Auto Show: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Will Make North American Debut (March 9, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-09.
- ^ WRC Commission President visits Suzuki headquarters (June 20, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-15.
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| Mini SUV | Samurai | X-90 | Vitara | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact SUV | Sidekick | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crossover | XL-7 | XL-7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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