Under the Hood
All SX4 models use the same engine and transmissions, though the Crossover has standard all-wheel drive and the others come with front-wheel drive. Mechanical features include:
150-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder with 140 pounds-feet of torque Standard six-speed manual transmission Available continuously variable automatic transmission with manual-shift control Front- or all-wheel drive
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Safety, Reliability & Pricing
In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the SX4 earned
the top rating, Good, for front and side impacts. Rear crash protection —
arguably less significant than front or sid ...
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
Description of Controls
Temperature selector (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Blower speed selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blow ...
Going & Stopping
For a V-6 with paltry mileage, the Grand Vitara's acceleration is merely
adequate. Our friends at MotorWeek clocked a comparably equipped 4WD Grand
Vitara automatic's 0-60 mph time at 9.0 seconds. ...