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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Engine Hood
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disengage
the engine hood lock half-way.
2) Pus ...
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. ...
Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Kizashi achieved
the top score of Good in frontal, side and rear impacts, and was rated
Acceptable for roof strength. In this crowded cla ...