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.
Steering Column Controls
WARNING:
To avoid possible injury, do not operate
controls by reaching through the
steering wheel. ...
Clutch Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Check the clutch pedal for smooth operation
and clutch fluid level from time to time.
If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully
depressed, have the clutch inspected by
your S ...
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
The EPA emission compliance label is
located under the hood. ...