$17,124 - $17,038. The Suzuki SX4 is a mini SUV developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006. Although originally intended only for the European market, the car is sold in Japan, India and North America as well.
While Suzuki makes class-leading motorcycles that are desired from Okinawa to Omaha, its luck in the automobile market has been less than stellar. Most recent models have essentially been rebadged Daewoos. One exception is the Suzuki SX4, a compact car that proves the small Japanese company now makes better cars when it takes on the project itself. While it's not quite as fun as Suzuki's two-wheeled vehicles, the SX4 is nevertheless a thoroughly competent and well-made small car.
Considering that Americans still overwhelmingly prefer sedans to hatchbacks, the new-for-2008 sedan model gives the Suzuki SX4 an advantage over other subcompact cars that are offered only with a hatch. The standard all-wheel drive on the hatchback also gives the SX4 a decided advantage, as do both models' impressive build quality and sporty styling. However, its 143-horsepower four-cylinder engine struggles with the hefty curb weight, and fuel economy is consequently below average as a result. If your top priority is having a fuel-sipping compact, the SX4 is not the best choice. Yet while other subcompacts may lean toward either sportiness or comfort, the Suzuki SX4 does a good job of providing both, with the added bonus of all-wheel drive and a sedan model.
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Current Suzuki SX4
The Suzuki SX4 debuted for the 2007 model year. It's offered in four-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles that actually differ from each other quite a bit. The hatch is aimed at a more rugged, active lifestyle, with standard all-wheel drive, SUV-like body cladding and a taller ride height. The front-wheel-drive sedan is 110 pounds lighter than the hatch (thanks to the deletion of AWD), has different suspension tuning, a sporty body kit and is 15 inches longer despite sharing the same wheelbase.
