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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Gearshift Lever
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Your vehicle is equipped with either a manual
transaxle or automatic transaxle. The
gearshift lever for each transaxle type is
shown. For details on how t ...
Reassuring safety
The Suzuki SX4 inspires confidence with its extensive array of safety
features. Active safety elements include ABS with electronic brake-force
distribution (EBD), standard on all models together w ...
Folding Seats
Folding Rear Seats
To fold the rear seats forward:
1) Remove the luggage compartment
cover.
2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center
and left seating position into the pocket
of the seat cu ...