The 2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack has decent handling, but it's not the car to bring to the drag strip if you want to win anything — even if it is supposed to be the performance version of Suzuki's subcompact SX4 hatchback. The regular SX4 also comes as a sedan (including a non-performance trim level called — somewhat confusingly — the Sport).
If cars such as the Mini Cooper S and Mazda MX-5 Miata are the best examples of this type of small, fast, fun car, then the SX4 falls short. All in all, its handling is its best attribute, but even that isn't competitive with the best the segment has to offer.
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. ...
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle is equipped with on-board
computer systems which monitor and
control several aspects of vehicle performance,
including the following:
• Emission-related components and
engine param ...
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid
level ...