Suzuki's SX4 has a sense of urban nimbleness that makes even its sportiest competitors seem hefty in comparison, but there are a lot of nagging issues weighing the car down. Some city drivers may still come away smitten, but for many others the SX4 will get lost in the compact-car shuffle.
Suzuki introduced the SX4 for the 2007 model year as an all-wheel-drive hatchback. A front-wheel-drive hatch and sedan have since been introduced — there's no all-wheel-drive sedan — and the car received some modest updates for 2010. The sedan comes as an SX4 Sedan and an SX4 Sport, with sub-trims within each. I drove a well-equipped SX4 Sport.
The Look and Function of a Suzuki
To simplify and improve the driver experience, Suzuki offers easy-to-use
features that add useful, real-world functionality to each vehicle. The Suzuki
Grand Vitara shows its Suzuki sensibilities ...
Four Trim Lines, Two Engines, Three Drivelines
The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara four-cylinder model is offered in four trim
levels: Base, Premium, XSport and Luxury. The base model is RWD only, but its
list of standard equipment is far from basic ...
Eyeglasses Holder (if equipped)
Eyeglasses Holder (if equipped)
To use the eyeglasses holder, open the
cover. Do not put heavy or sharp items in
the box.
CAUTION:
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in ho ...