- hatchback 72,718
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2011 suzuki sx4 sport review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The sedan and new sportback are front-wheel drive only, and the crossover is all-wheel drive. That feature is mostly what makes the sx4 special. all-wheel drive makes the sx4 an excellent choice for drivers who want an inexpensive high-mileage crossover with all-weather capability; in fact, it's almost the only choice, with the more costly nissan juke being about the only directly comparable vehicle. The all-wheel-drive system sends up to 50 percent of the power to the rear wheels, giving it better traction in snow and on unpaved roads. With just front-wheel drive, the sedan achieves a small bit better fuel mileage than the awd crossover's 22/30 mpg with the manual transmission. That equipment is also available on the sedan with sport trim. Basically, the new sportback has the crossover hatchback body style, with sedan sport front-wheel-drive powertrain and suspension, wheels and tires. the suzuki sx4 comes mostly well equipped for its low price. A garmin navigation system with features like weather, airline schedules and google search is standard, along with halogen headlamps, 60/40 split rear seat, and for 2011, eight airbags. However there's a big exception to its being well-equipped: stability control, although standard with the crossover and sportback, is unavailable on the sedan. we have nothing but good to say about the sx4 interior. It's clean and simple and easy, but mostly it's all there. The black cloth bucket seats are terrific: they fit for around-town or hard cornering, they're roomy and rugged. Good high seating position, making the car feel less small out on the freeway and up against the big suvs. Instrumentation is clean and available, knobs and dials few and perfectly ergonomic. Good cubbies and cupholders. Well-placed driver's left armrest, good door pockets and door handles. Its 6-speed gearbox is easy to shift, the clutch easy to use. The new 150 horsepower revs to 6200 rpm (up from 5800 with the previous engine), the 140 foot-pounds of torque makes acceleration smooth. Front-wheel drive is standard on the sedan and sportback; all-wheel drive is standard on the crossover. the sx4 sedan 13,499) has six trim levels: base, le, anniversary edition, sport, sport s, and sport gts. The base is truly base, without ac or even a radio. Base comes with cloth upholstery, tilt steering wheel, anti-lock brakes, p195/65r15 tires on steel wheels, and a six-speed manual transmission. sx4 sedan le 15,195) adds air conditioning, am/fm/cd/mp3 audio system, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, but no cruise control. Sx4 sedan anniversary edition 17,099) comes with a cvt transmission with paddle shifters, and adds rear disc brakes, leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls, heated front seats and mirrors, and cruise control. sx4 sedan sport s 16,479) features a sport-tuned suspension with p205/50 all-season radial tires on 17-inch alloy wheels; spoilers at front, rear and sides; and keyless entry. It loses the le's leather steering wheel with controls and cruise control, and goes back to the 6-speed gearbox. Sx4 sedan sport se 17,849) is equipped like the anniversary edition, and adds navigation and makes bluetooth optional. It has the suspension and wheels/tires of the sport s. Sx4 sedan sport gts 18,999) gets a seven-speaker sound system and automatic climate control, while using the se's paddle-shifting cvt. sx4 crossover comes in base 16,999), premium, and tech value. It comes standard with p205/60r16 all-season tires on 16-inch alloy wheels, and has roofrails. The premium 18,599) uses the cvt without paddle shifters, and adds the leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls. The tech value package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, and foglamps, as well as navigation and paddles to shift the cvt but takes away the roofrails. sx4 sportback has the crossover hatchback body style with sedan sport front-wheel-drive powertrain and suspension, wheels and tires. It comes in base 16,599) or tech value 18,149), with the cvt optional with either model. The tech value has navigation and a larger rear spoiler. safety features standard on all suzuki sx4 modes include eight airbags: front driver and passenger airbags, torso-protecting driver and passenger side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, and rear seat side airbags. Also standard are a tire-pressure monitor and latch child seat anchors. Electronic stability control with traction control is standard on the crossover and sportback, but unavailable on the sedan. From the side, its profile has a faint resemblance to the mercedes-benz ml-class suv. it seems odd to talk about the sx4 crossover in the same breath as an suv, because it's so small, but that's what suzuki calls it (when they're not calling it a hatchback). The term crossover is normally used to suggest the vehicle crosses the line between truck-based suv and car. But like most crossover suvs it has a tailgate, fold-down rear seats for added cargo space and mainly all-wheel drive, so we won't quibble. it's less odd to talk about the sx4 sport sedan as being sporty. Still, while there is a definite wedge shape, the sx4 sport's tall greenhouse makes it look more like an economy car than a sporty runabout. In fact, the sx4 sport is really a zippy and roomy economy car with sports appeal (with the 6-speed gearbox) thanks to its great handling. both versions have a large windshield that slopes down to a hood that curves over large headlight/turn signal units. The curve of bodywork from the distinctive front fenders extends down to the lower lip of the front bumper with its large air intake. The look is similar for the two body styles, but the front fascias differ. The sedan sport has differently shaped pods for the available fog lights and a lower aero add-on that is carried over into the body sides. The crossover has flat-black caps along the rocker panels and over the fender flares. one of the most unusual design cues of both body styles is the large quarter windows set in front of the front doors. At their base, these windows dip down from front to back, flowing into a rising line that leads to the back of the rear windows. the crossover's roof remains high all the way to the rear, and has wraparound glass at the rear behind the c-pillars. The sedan's roof turns down into a short trunk. The sedan sits lower than the crossover, befitting their purposes: the sedan sport is intended to grip the pavement a bit better in corners, and the crossover is better equipped for snow and unpaved roads. For the same reasons, the sport gets 17-inch wheels with lower profile tires while the crossover is fitted with 16-inch wheels and tires with slightly taller sidewalls. Each setup has its advantages and disadvantages, but the differences are not dramatic. all in all, we found both body styles to be pleasing, though not swoopy or cutting edge. Neither car looks like it's too small, and they both have a modern stance. interiornothing but good to say about the sx4 interior. It's clean and simple and easy, but mostly it's all there. These things don't happen by accident. Well thought-out. starting with the terrific black cloth bucket seats: they fit for around-town or hard cornering, they're rugged. Good high seating position, making the car feel less small out on the freeway and up against the big suvs. Instrumentation is clean and available, knobs and dials few and perfectly ergonomic. Good cubbies and cupholders. Well-placed driver' left armrest, good door pockets and door handles. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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