Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex (2011)

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announced a turbocharged version of its Kizashi concept sports sedan at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Suzuki Kizashi Concept The Apex turbo highlights the link between the automotive division of Suzuki motorcycles and the champion.

"Our concept is already operating with turbo Suzuki Kizashi exceptional platform that gives a big boost," said Steve Younan, director of marketing for the automotive and product planning, American Suzuki Motor Corporation. "The Suzuki Kizashi concept of Apex will continue to increase our flagship sedan in the United States among fans who want the added power and performance."

More power under the hood

Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex features Garrett turbocharger, air-liquid intercooler, electronic control and add a special calibration of the engine control unit provides excellent driveability. The system will power peak comes Kizashi 275-300 hp with a maximum power of 8.5 performance psi.Key the Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex is its liquid-air intercooler, charge air cooling more efficient to purchase a package smaller. Heat exchanger unit, and a relatively small circulation pump was designed to cool the vehicle is minimally invasive. Intercooler primary interest is to reduce the overall length of the duct, which leads to lag gas turbo faster and lower, with a peak increase faster than most of the air-air intercooler systems. For the engine breathing impressive advantage Apex Concept of true free-flow dual exhaust system.

Bike Race grapics


Symbols are Suzuki Kizashi concept is based on the true Apex Suzuki Superbike race and emphasizes the theme of connecting blood line of the vehicle, Suzuki GSX-R Superbike. For more expressive front, the lower end wears custom LED lights. Concept apex is shod with Yokohama tires S. 245/35-R19 units, which is an advanced nano-technology, micro-fiber cloth combines to maximize traction on wet and dry conditions. The wheels are lightweight alloys with the performance of "burnt asphalt" End to communicate with the high performance Turbo Kizashi. Make sure that all this power will be introduced at the right place, the Suzuki Kizashi Concept Suzuki Apex of the Euro-spec high-intensity discharge lamps (HID) headlights.

Race-inspired Interior

The interior of the Suzuki Kizashi Concept Apex is treated catchy black leather with touches of blue laser Alcantara sports seats and steering wheel.

Suzuki Alto Review

 Design, comfort and convenience

The new Suzuki Alto has a sporty, solid look that exudes urban energy despite the compact dimensions of the body. The design is elegant and beautiful thanks to aerodynamically efficient contours that combine tautness with evocative curviness. It is ideally suited to European tastes and with a drag coefficient of just 0.30 promotes fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.

The use of sharing space more space for the front seats, but still offers plenty of space for four adults. Compartment for small items conveniently located inside the cab. Notwithstanding the new Alto, compact exterior dimensions, there is a useful amount of luggage behind the rear seats and folding rear seat backrest is expanding space, a spacious luggage compartment is suitable for everyday use.

Performance and environmental compatibility

The new Suzuki Alto is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0 liter gasoline has successfully launched as an engine of the Suzuki Splash. This unit is lightweight and compact with low friction properties. Maximum power output is 68PS (50kW) with maximum torque of 90 nm. Fuel consumption is low at 62.7 mpg combined cycle and CO2 emissions are just 103g/km. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission (uncommon among one-liter cars) with gate-type shifter is available.

Suspension

The front suspension is MacPherson strut and the great, under suspension with high rigidity is added to capacity in the areas of leg assembly for superior handling. The rear suspension has Suzuki proprietary 3-link rigid axle design, and contains many improvements for the new car. The coil springs and dampers were tuned for optimum handling stability through extensive testing on roads in Europe.

Suzuki targeted handling that makes driving enjoyable on urban roads, so drivers enjoy linear response, gentle roll movements, light steering feel, and good absorption of shock and vibration. These benefits reflect the experience Suzuki has gained in motorsport around the world.

The new Suzuki Alto has a minimum turning radius of only 4.5 million, it is easy to maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Security

To help the driver avoid hazards on the road, the new Suzuki Alto is available with Electronic Stability Program (ESP �), which modulates the engine performance and applies the brakes during cornering and accelerators.

In an unfortunate incident, the new Suzuki Alto's body reflects Suzuki's Total effective control technology (in particular, to protect) the concept in the form of a deformable structure to absorb impact energy, the elements that disperse the energy of the frame shock away from passengers and a strong cabin structure. Using a high-quality steel for most of the body means the resulting high level of occupant safety does not add body weight.

SRS front airbags, side and curtain are available to reduce the severity of impacts suffered by occupants in a collision. Energy-absorbing trim materials protect the head more.

Specifications

Engine: 1.0L diesel

Drive System: 2WD

Transmission: 5MT/4AT

Steering: LHD / RHD

Number of doors: 5

DIMENSIONS

Overall length: 3,500 mm

Overall width: 1600 mm

Overall height: 1470 mm

Wheelbase: 2360 mm

Footprint

Front: 1405 mm

Rear: 1400 mm

CAPACITY

Seats: 4

Capacity

Max. Volume: 774 L

Rear seat backs folded (VDA method): 367 L

The rear seat is raised (VDA method): 129 l

Fuel tank capacity: 35 l

ENGINE

Type: K10B

Number of cylinders: 3

Number of valves: 12

Displacement: 996 cm3

Bore and stroke: 73.0 x 79.4 mm

Compression ratio: 11.0

Maximum output: 68PS (50 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque: 90 Nm @ 4800 rpm

Fuel distribution: Multipoint injection

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: 155 kmh

0-100 km / h: 14 s

Fuel consumption (combined): 4.5 l/100km

CO2 emissions (combined): 103 g / km

Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Performance and functionality

The new Suzuki-developed 2.4-liter four-cylinder produces 166 horsepower and 162 Nm peak torque, producing an estimated EPA fuel economy to 19 mpg / city and 26 mpg / highway. Available for Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport and luxury cars have a new 3.2-liter V6, 230 hp and 213 Nm of torque, replacing the 2.7-liter engine V6 in 2008, the Grand Vitara that produced 185 horsepower and 184 Nm of torque. Despite the increase in 45 horses, the new V6 engine for better fuel economy ratings old. The new engine is also 20 percent cleaner than the 2008 model in terms of assessing the state of California smog index. The new V6 also features variable valve timing and camshaft intake and exhaust, and two Suzuki Grand Vitara engines use a zero-maintenance timing chain instead of belt.

New Grand Vitara four-cylinder engine can be combined with the usual five-speed manual or a new four-speed automatic while the V6 is adapted to the standard five-speed automatic. Help to meet the sense of adventure, guests can choose rear-wheel drive models, one of the four-wheel drive or four full-time four-wheel drive, traction control, unlike anything else available in the segment. Electronic Stability Program (ESP �) standard on all models Suzuki Grand Vitara, as well as a new rollover sensor standard side curtain airbags. Improve the performance of any road structure was established in 2009, and rear disc brakes, which replace the previous battery.

Suzuki four-wheel drive modes offers the best of both worlds: the most helped by a completely retuned suspension, is exceptionally capable off road, but it is civilized on the asphalt. On the road, drivers can leave the switch in the dash box of 4H and the electronically controlled on-demand four-wheel drive system will apply traction to the front wheels only when necessary, the economic optimization. When traveling off the road or the low speed power and traction, the driver can activate the hold switch high range or low range 4H 4L Lock to engage the center differential. The V6 four-mode full-time four-wheel drive also feature Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control, which can improve safety when driving on steep slopes.

For RV owners, a Suzuki Grand Vitara equipped with an automatic transmission or four-mode full-time four-wheel can also be towed flat. Changing the transfer case control in the neutral position to minimize transmission wear and to prevent not lead to accumulation on the odometer.


Built as a brute

Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki continues 40-year heritage of building compact, yet rugged SUV-type, including a model named "Brute." The current Grand Vitara has proven its durability in some of the most difficult global markets. The key to the Grand Vitara is mat is its ability to unibody construction with integrated ladder frame, rear-wheel drive transmission and based four-wheel independent suspension. Typically, the luxury SUVs offer this premium architecture. This construction gives strength and capabilities sought in large SUVs, while providing the agility on the road and ride quality expected in a modern compact SUV.

It also separates the Suzuki Grand Vitara from the "high wagons" in the segment is the availability of a four-mode four-wheel full two-tier system transfer case. This material, along with its robust body approach and departure angles steeper, and 7.9 inches of ground clearance (4WD models), enables the Grand Vitara to keep going when the road becomes a trail. In addition, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 3000 lbs. towing capacity (with V6) is double that of many car-based models and light enough to carry the boats, ATVs and motorcycles.

Suzuki Kizashi Sport (2011) [Reviews]

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives in Manhattan - the city is well known and popular with a lot of imports - and the introduction of comprehensive 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sports Car Show 2010 New York International. Offered exclusively Kizashi GTS and SLS trim levels, the variant 'Sport' Suzuki new sleek and sophisticated sports sedan is scheduled to go on sale in the United States in August. Prices 2011 a brand new Suzuki Kizashi Sport reported closer to the arrival of the vehicle at dealerships.

"We were delighted with the enthusiastic response of the Kizashi, 2010, and we are eager to offer sport sedan buyers the last iteration of our stylish sports sedan later this year," said Koichi Suzuki, Executive Vice President of Operations American Suzuki Automotive. "The Suzuki Kizashi Sport allows us to build on the sport sedan short-term results and to commit more driving enthusiasts who want an affordable alternative to luxury vehicles."

Based on the recent 2010 Kizashi (pronounced "Kee-Zah-Shee"), already known for its near-luxury and Euro-listening content platform, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi sport enthusiasm moves the counter on the rise with a multitude of external mods. These include a more muscular front bumper (with chrome accents) and lower grille extensions, beyond the threshold of the body, molded into the lower part of the body with chrome accents, trunk-mounted spoiler, lightweight alloy wheels 18 inch custom and a height of 10 mm lower for a combination of better aerodynamics and a low center of gravity for better grip and sharper handling.

Inside the Kizashi designed to be distinctive new sports steering wheel with perforated leather handle and contrasting stitching on leather seats, gear and brake boot Emergency boot (if the car is equipped with black leather interior). Suzuki Kizashi Interior Updates about the world of sports intent, a form-fitting sports seats and driver-centric cockpit.

Suzuki Swift S Concept (2011) [Reviews]

Suzuki Motor Corporation introduces a new concept car called the Concept S Suzuki Swift 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Suzuki Swift concept is based on the new Swift, which Suzuki began marketing in Europe in autumn 2010. According to the philosophy of the Suzuki brand to offer, its comprehensive concept of development to create a stylish sport compact, high performance. A theme of "more sporty and exciting" concept expressed by an elegant look.

Suzuki Concept Kizashi EcoCharge (2011)

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric variant of its sedan Kizashi concept at New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). With the nickname EcoCharge Suzuki Concept Kizashi, this innovative, eye-catching four-door Suzuki shows, however, the whole story of economic mobility, and highlights the company's efforts in the social consciousness of the car.

"We continue to study the virtues of gas and electricity technology EcoCharge Suzuki Kizashi concept," said Steve Younan, director of marketing and product planning for American automakers Suzuki Motor Corporation. "Our concept is to base a substantial improvement in fuel economy without the traditional sacrifices inherent in the use of the current half-hybrid sedan. The test of our concept is that the Kizashi EcoCharge has the ability to provide a gain of 25 per percent of fuel economy in real time the head of the world through an electric charge in the propulsion system, maintaining a dynamic driving and braking the production Kizashi advantages that make it a major player category. "

Powertrain Electrification Kizashi

Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge has the power of a gasoline engine 2.0-liter inline-four, working in tandem with a peak electric propulsion system, consisting of a liquid-cooled engine 15 kW / generator connected to a unit air-cooled 115-volt lithium-ion batteries. The combination improves fuel economy and provides an energy boost during acceleration of a sporty driving experience. Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge offers up to 25 percent for highway fuel economy on Kizashi today.



To help maximize efficiency, Suzuki Concept Kizashi EcoCharge also uses a lot of fuel conservation technologies, including braking, the engine automatically turns off when the car stops, events fuel cutoff during deceleration and low-resistance tires rolling.

Power management is provided through an advanced six-speed automatic transmission designed for smooth and continuous flow of energy when called by the driver.


Exterior design simple, but striking

From the outside, the Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge has highlighted the unique design luminous paint thinner blue satin white undercoat. Continue to set the concept in addition to his brother production Kizashi, has specialized in the treatment of LED headlights and fog lights integrated in the front. Lightweight aluminum rims for communicating with a futuristic atmosphere, and is wrapped with low rolling resistance tires. "


Eco-friendly Home

Inside, the Suzuki Kizashi concept uses EcoCharge materials safely. These materials require 84 percent less energy to produce and create 80 percent less emissions from the production of virgin materials.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport Review

April 1, 2010 - Live Floor 2010 New York Auto Show, Suzuki sets out a new sport version of the Suzuki Kizashi 2011. Almost perfect combination of design, performance and value of all do Kizashi robust, and economical car for anyone. And in addition to the sports package, we believe that Dave Arbogast bit 'of style and additional benefits make Kizashi more attractive.

Sport package includes a new front lower lip and extended, chrome surround and honeycomb grille blacked adds. Parties make a similar threshold with extensions and chrome strip show and receives a simple decklid spoiler. Inside, there is a sports steering wheel and contrast stitching throughout the cabin. All of this is the property of the suspension is sure to make Kizashi fun, attractive car.

Unfortunately, we are disappointed that Suzuki has no plans to add a V6 or a hybrid version of the Kizashi platform in the near future. This was a bit 'expected after General Motors and Suzuki separated, and V6 power plant is likely to come from GM. Prices are not announced until Kizashi Sport will go on sale in July.

We have always left impressed by the taut body control and precise handling presented by Suzuki Kizashi mid-size sedan, but a new model - the 2011 Sport Kizashi - promises a driving experience even more.

Although presented as a single model, Kizashi Sport is more along the lines of a set of options available on the upper levels Kizashi two linings. Available in both sedan and GTS SLS, your sports team adds a band slightly revised front strut revised lists, additional chrome, and a rear spoiler. Unique 18-inch wheels are two pounds lighter than before, and engineers Kizashi features a revised suspension tuning, which lowers the ride height by 10 mm.

The suspension changes, it seems, is the measure of the modernization of the mechanical systems for the gifted Kizashi Sport. The power always comes with a 2.4-liter DOHC I-4, which is rated at 185 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard but a continuously variable transmission is optional (and mandatory in all-wheel drive is ordered). Choose CVT reduces engine power to 180 horses.

Inside Kizashi Sport receives some unique features, including revision of the front sport seats with perforated leather on the steering wheel. Buyers must choose the black leather seats, contrasting stitching added to the shift boot and parking brake boot and the seats themselves.

Suzuki has not yet determined the price of the model, but we expect to hit the sport to carry a modest price increase of $ 23.234 and $ 25.134 base price of the GTS and SLS, respectively. Look for additional information when the cars arrive at retailers nationwide in August 2010.

Suzuki Kizashi Sport Road Race

New Custom Suzuki Kizashi Road Race is a new custom design, Suzuki. This Kizashi Road race debut this year at SEMA Las Vegas. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Road Race to use a feature of high carbontrix their own buffer. Suzuki Kizashi Road Race will also sport design wit springs rear sway bar, custom brakes, a new intake system zeitronix ZT-2 system login information and programming ECU. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Road Race drafted a delta-tech sports body kit. Car design, inspired by a bike Hayabusa.

Based on the recent Kizashi 2010 (pronounced "Shee-Kee-Zah"), already known for its near-luxury content and the Euro-platform game, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport moves the meter to the excitement a multitude of external mods . These include a more muscular front bumper (with chrome accents) and the lower grille, the extensions of the table body, lower molding on the side of the body with chrome accents, trunk-mounted spoiler, light weight as alloy wheels of 18 inches and a height of 10 mm lower for a combination of improved aerodynamics and a low center of gravity for better grip and sharper handling.

Kizashi be solved within the new designed sports steering wheel with perforated leather handle and contrasting stitching on leather seats, gear and brake boot Emergency boot (if equipped with black leather interior). Suzuki Kizashi Interior updates about sport in the world intentionally, a montage sports seats, cab driver-centric.

New Suzuki Swift Breaks Cover: No Really, It's a Completely New Model

We know many of you will have a hard time believing us just by looking at these photos, but this is not a facelift of any sort; it's actually the all-new generation of the Suzuki Swift and it was unveiled today at the firm's Magyar Suzuki Corporation production facility at Esztergom, in Hungary.

Evidently there's not much to say about the 2010 Swift's exterior styling. We can understand Suzuki's "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality to a certain extent - the current Swift is one of best-looking cars in the segment in our opinion- but a fresher approach would have been welcome.

There are no official photos of the interior, but some leaked cell phone pics on the net suggest that the dashboard and center console design of the car are heavily inspired by the Suzuki Kizashi sedan.

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2011 Suzuki Swift Spied Uncovered on Car Hauler!

A keen-eyed driver in Hungary managed to spot the next-generation of the Suzuki Swift without a single trace of camouflage on a vehicle transporter. And if you're wondering how come in Hungary, that's because like today's model, the European market Swift will be manufactured at Suzuki's Hungarian plant in the town of Esztergom, about 60 km north of Budapest.

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New 2011 Suzuki Swift Snagged on Film, Could Debut in Paris This Year

Having presented the new Kizashi sedan, Suzuki is now focused on finishing the development of the new generation of the Swift supermini that was spied here on film during testing in and around the Nurburgring race track.

Riding on a new platform, the 2011 Swift will be slightly bigger than today's model but it will maintain its MINI-like design feel and shape. The most notable styling changes (or at least those that can be seen on the camouflaged cars) concern the more prominent and significantly larger headlamps and tail lights.

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Suzuki Kizashi Sedan Heading to Germany this Fall

Already on sale in Japan and the USA, the new Suzuki Kizashi saloon has now been confirmed for sale in Germany. The completely new medium size sedan which ushers in a fresh era for Suzuki is scheduled to arrive at dealerships across the country in October this year.

In Germany, the five-seater, four-door saloon will be a challenger to models like the Volkswagen Passat, Opel Insignia, Citroen C5, Seat Exeo (previous Audi A4) and the Toyota Avensis.

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SCOOP: New Suzuki Swift Spied at the Nurburgring

Our spy photographers have scooped the next generation of the Suzuki Swift supermini during testing at the Nurburgring race circuit in Germany.

Even though the Japanese automaker's people did a pretty good job of bagging the prototype, it's not hard to see that the new Swift will keep its MINI-like design feel. However, the pictures suggest that it will boast larger and more prominent head- and tail lamps.

We don't have any details about the powertrain options, but buyers should expect a range of mainstream four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, as well as a more potent unit for the flagship Sport model.

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Suzuki SX4 no Brasil

A Suzuki anunciou o lan�amento no Brasil do SX4. O carro ter� motor 2.0 a gasolina 16v de 145 cv, e ser� vendido a partir de R$ 61.990 com transmiss�o manual e R$ 66.790 com c�mbio autom�tico.

A Suzuki classifica o SX4 como um crossover devido ao seu sistema de tra��o 4�4 integral chamado i-AWD, sistema distribuir automaticamente a for�a do motor entre as rodas. O carro tem airbags frontais, freios ABS de s�rie, rodas de liga leve de 16 polegadas, ar-condicionado, dire��o eletro-hidr�ulica, vidros, travas e retrovisores el�tricos e sistema de som com leitor de arquivos MP3 e entrada para auxiliar iPod.

O SX4 come�am a ser vendido em setembro, mas algumas revendas da Suzuki j� receberam o modelo.

Suzuki revela a GSX-R1000 2009

A maior concorrente da Yamaha R1, a Suzuki GSX-R1000 esta com novo visual para a vers�o 2009.

Ela ser� vendida ainda este ano na Europa e Estados Unidos, a motocicleta ganhou modifica��es est�ticas, aerodin�micas e melhorias mec�nicas. E vem com novas op��es de cores e personaliza��es.

Em altas velocidades o motor, que j� conta com 178 cv, ganha mais de 20 cv extras, proporcionada pela entrada de ar na c�mara de combust�o funciona como um turbocompressor natural assim como Yamaha.

Outra mudan�a que ajudou muito na redu��o de peso foi o uso de mais alum�nio em componentes do motor substituindo. A dupla sa�da de escape de tit�nio reduziu as emiss�es e melhorou a vaz�o dos gases de escape, proporcionando mais pot�ncia.


A Suzuki atualizou o software do ABS da GSX, que agora responde de acordo com a velocidade e condi��es de rodagem, dosando de maneira mais uniforme a frenagem. Ainda n�o h� previs�o de chegada do modelo 2009 da R1000 ao Brasil. Nos EUA, ela tem pre�o sugerido de US$ 11.000 (R$ 21.220).



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Test Review: Suzuki SX4 Sedan

The Suzuki Swift was a good � and successful - reintroduction of the small car maker�s presence back to Malaysia. It looked good, drove well and sold in good numbers too. So when Suzuki Automobiles Malaysia (SMA) introduced a slightly larger and taller crossover hatch in the form of the SX4, powered by a 1.6L (instead of the Swift�s1.5), I wasn�t really taken in, more so with its rather quirky A-pillars section, window with up-curved border et al.




Just last month, SMA was at it again, this time serving to broaden its car models range. With a boot added the SX4, Suzuki is now traversing into the dominant territory of the ubiquitous Toyota Vios, Honda City and to a certain extent, the Nissan Latio sedan. Honestly, I wasn�t very convinced either, of another B-segment sedan in the vein of tall boy concepts of the City and Latio sedan.

Truth is, the silver metallic SX4 sedan didn�t look disproportionate in the metal, unlike the pre-facelift City. Alright, the butt section is kind of J.Lo (the U.S. artiste, not our Jason Lo) or of Beyonce�s league but the tail lamps with some Audi A4 (B6) mimicry at its upper section did a little redemption of the slimming kind (read: disguises the bulk).




After a few days of driving around, I discovered there�s more to like about this car than its RM88,888 (OTR excluding insurance) CBU-from-Japan sticker price. The standard bodykit are miles better than those found via Honda�s Modulo (e.g. Stream) and Toyota (on its Altis) with none of the gap that needs black rubber lining to fill up to. The seats are way more generous and supportive than the other �Desirable� car, while the boot aces even the City at 515 litres capacity! Also �unique� to this segment is the SX4�s Isofix child seat points (at the rear) and a proper engine coolant temperature gauge.





The SX4 is very easy and nice to chuck around. Body roll is quite minimal despite its lofty perch, while the steering is simply well-weighted for its class. Even the on-steering headunit controls are tactile and felt premium. The 8-speaker audio system is also acceptable quality for an OE system. Though not class leading in terms of power output (102bhp at 5600 rpm/ 140Nm at 4000rpm), this tall Suzuki compact sedan remains affably tractable with a good spread of low end torque, only found to be a wee bit bogged down after going over a speed bump driving up a gradient.



Credit has to be given to Suzuki for the firm (quite VW-like) but pliant ride of its suspension, while maintaining pretty good body control over varying surfaces and during load changes. In short, the car felt taut on the move and well-built dynamically. On a strip of private road, I managed 160km/h with ease, with minimal wind noise, road noise and engine note. Despite being paired to a 4-speed automatic, the engine ticks at slightly over 2700 rpm at 120km/h. And of course, the roof remained quiet during much of the heavy downpour over the last few days.




Fuel burning rate for this spacious little sedan is a respectable 11.2km/l average, on a mix of highways and suburb driving. The dashboard is simple with straightforward controls, while its automatic climate control a/c is also a first for its class and price point. Its tall and very cab-forward stance worked very well in efficient use of space and packaging. For example, there are bottle holders on all 4 door pockets and even the centre console.








At the end of the day, I couldn�t fault the new Suzuki SX4 sedan much�well perhaps just maybe its bi-pod A-pillar(s) and the somewhat quirky A-pillar window. The engine bay could look a little neater with perhaps, a better looking cam-cover et al. However, these do not detract from the fact that the SX4 drives - and rides - well enough for a simple tech car with a low cost goal to its existence. To those who are looking to buy a B-segment sedan, do not cross this out from your shopping list without a test drive!