The Suzuki SX4 provides crisp, predictable handling designed to satisfy European driving tastes. This has been achieved by carefully matching the suspension characteristics to the highly rigid platform. Extensive fine-tuning of the chassis was conducted in Europe to ensure ride and handling performance meet European market preferences.
The body is an evolution fundamental design that helped carry the Suzuki SX4 to numerous awards throughout the world, including Car magazine's Car of the Year in 2006 when the model was first launched. Its high levels of bending and torsional rigidity and reinforced suspension mounts allow the front MacPherson struts and rear torsion beam suspension to perform to their full potential. Wide 1,500/1,495 mm front and rear tracks (1,495/1,495 mm for 4x4 models) and 205/60R16 tyres further contribute to the stable ride quality.
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. ...
“ESP OFF” Switch
“ESP OFF” Switch
ESP® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler AG.
The “ESP OFF” switch is located on the
center of the instrument panel. You can
turn the ESP® systems (other than ...
Ride & Handling
It's a good thing that the SX4 handles better than it looks. It's as nimble
as the pros in this class — we're talking the likes of a Lancer, Mazda3 or
Focus. The steering wheel requires a bit mo ...