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Suzuki SX4 Hatchback

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Suzuki SX4 Hatchback Review

Price range:

$20,490 - $27,690

Car Verdict rating:

Good:

A smarter choice for urban dwellers than many of the slightly larger Compact SUV’s. The hatch looks better than the sedan and the AWD offers Subaru Impreza fans another choice.

Not so Good:

No diesel option; petrol fuel economy is only average and not quite as good as Suzuki’s smaller Swift.

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Suzuki SX4 Hatchback Competitors

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Suzuki SX4 Hatchback Review

Design and Engineering	Good	Compact SUV styling works well with slightly raised ride height, body cladding and sporty roof rails. The clever transmission offers the driver the option of switching from 2WD, 4WD or locked 4WD for when the going gets tough.
Design and Engineering	Not so good	Doesn’t set any new class-leading standards.
Interior and Styling	Good	Very similar inside to the smaller Suzuki Swift (which is one of our favourite Supermini's). The quality is spot on with a robust feel to the dials and minimal panel gaps. There's good rear headroom and decent legroom, with the hatch having a flexible seating arrangement.
Interior and Styling	Not so good	The SX4 is a level up, pricewise, than the Swift so we expected more cleverness in a compact Crossover; it’s all a bit plain inside with too much grey plastic and dark tones; no clever rear sliding seats.
Performance	Good	2.0L petrol has adequate power with a responsive feel. Early 2010 Engine upgrade brought along a slight rise in engine power and torque.
Performance	Not so good	Engine gets noisier as the revs get higher.
Ride and Handling	Good	Being able to select 4WD on dirt and loose surfaces gives the driver confidence, and it's safer!
Ride and Handling	Not so good	The ride can get unsettled over rougher surfaces – suspension is too stiff.
Buying and Owning	Good	Like most Suzuki’s ownership should be a painless experience.
Buying and Owning	Not so good	Fuel economy can’t match competitors with smaller-sized petrol engines or diesel variants.