Under the Hood
All SX4 models use the same engine and transmissions, though the Crossover has standard all-wheel drive and the others come with front-wheel drive. Mechanical features include:
150-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder with 140 pounds-feet of torque Standard six-speed manual transmission Available continuously variable automatic transmission with manual-shift control Front- or all-wheel drive
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Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Kizashi achieved
the top score of Good in frontal, side and rear impacts, and was rated
Acceptable for roof strength. In this crowded cla ...
Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual Transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neutral)
and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor.
Hold the clutch ...
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 ...