Suzuki SX4 in the Market
If my experience driving around Chicago is any indicator, there's quite a market for small, sporty-looking hatchbacks. Most of them are heavily modified used cars, and against this benchmark the SX4 performs quite well, if for no other reason than it has up-to-date safety equipment.
It's when the SX4 is compared with other new offerings that it suffers. Is it as crisp, poised and refined as the segment leaders? Nope. And while it's fun to drive on twisty roads, it's not the most fun. The SX4 doesn't look like many other cars on the road, and the SportBack version is well-differentiated from its siblings. For some people, that plus good handling will be enough. I'm not convinced, though, that I wouldn't be happier in day-to-day use with something different.
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The Inside
Though the SX4's interior was on par with the competition a few years ago,
Suzuki has since been leapfrogged. There are some highs: My test car's backlit
gauges and silver dashboard accents looked ...
Tachometer
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
CAUTION:
Never drive with the engine speed
indicator in the red zone or severe
engine damage can result. ...
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 ...