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Petrol: | 1.5 L
M15A I4 | 1.6 L
M16A I4 | 1.8 L
M18A I4 | 2.0 L
J20A/J20B I4 |
Diesel: | 1.25 L
D13A turbo I4 (India) | 1.6 L
DV6ATED4 turbo I4 | 1.9 L
D19A turbo I4 | 2.0 L
D20A turbo I4 }} }} The SX4 continues Suzuki's focus on
mini SUVs and
subcompact SUVs, like
Jimny/SJ, and
Vitara/Escudo. The car was created as a result of a joint development agreement between Suzuki and
Fiat signed in April 2003. It was introduced in Japan on 1 December 2005, and internationally at the
76th Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. Designed by
Giorgetto Giugiaro's
Italdesign studio, the SX4 replaces the
Aerio (Liana in some markets). Although originally intended solely for Europe, the SX4 is sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. Especially as a 4WD hatchback, the SX4 occupies a specific market niche of
mini SUVs. Depending on the market, it was available with petrol engines in the 1.0 to 2.0 L range, and Fiat/Peugeot's 1.3 to 2.0 L diesels. Based on the
Suzuki Swift, it was manufactured at the
Magyar Suzuki plant in
Esztergom, Hungary;
Manesar, India;
Bekasi, Indonesia;
Chongqing, China and
Sagara, Japan. Production in Hungary was expected to be 60,000 units per year — two-thirds to be sold by Suzuki and one-third by Fiat, badged as the
Sedici. The SX4 Crossover had also been sold in Indonesia since 2007. Earlier models were directly imported from Japan and marketed as the SX4 X-Over. However, locally assembled versions were introduced a year later due to higher market demand. The locally assembled versions were then equipped with four-wheel disc brakes and a multi-information display. The Indonesian-produced SX4 was also exported to Thailand. The SX4 sedan was also sold in Indonesia as the
Suzuki Neo Baleno from 2008 until 2011. Engines included the 1.5 L gasoline version that was identical to the one used in the
Swift, a 1.6 L gasoline (with
VVT) with a maximum output of (which powers the SX4 Sedan sold in India by
Maruti), the 1.6 L VVT version also used in the new
Grand Vitara, and a , 1.9 L DDIS — along with the
Fiat diesel engine with a maximum output of and maximum torque of . The SX4 was initially released as a five-door
hatchback body style, marketed as the SX4 Crossover. With boot space of 300 L (270 L VDA) and 60:40 split-fold rear seats, they have a tumble/roll configuration that allows for a flat load area up to a maximum volume of 1045 L (625 L VDA). The
sedan model, marketed as the SX4 Sport, debuted at the
2007 New York International Auto Show and was released in Japan, India, and a few Eastern European markets. It replaced the
Suzuki Aerio sedan and also the
Daewoo-based Suzuki Forenza sedan and
station wagon. File:Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX 2010 (rear).jpg|Rear view of Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Chile) File:2007-2009 Suzuki SX4 (GYB) hatchback (2011-11-08).jpg|Suzuki SX4 crossover (Australia; pre-facelift) File:2007 Suzuki SX4 (GYB) 4WD hatchback (2015-07-09) 02.jpg|Rear view of Suzuki SX4 crossover (Australia) File:Suzuki SX4 GLS - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg|Suzuki SX4 crossover (UK; pre-facelift) File:Suzuki SX4 20090801 rear.JPG|European and facelifted Taiwanese market SX4 tail lights File:Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX Sport Sedan 2008.jpg|Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (Chile) File:2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan 1.6 (rear).jpg|Rear view of Suzuki SX4 sedan (Europe) File:Suzuki SX4 sedan Sanming 01 2022-11-17.jpg|Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China) File:Suzuki SX4 innen.JPG|Interior
Yearly history ;2007 The North American market model arrived in 2006 for the 2007 model year, as Suzuki's entry-level
AWD vehicle. Differences from the European model are the offering of AWD as standard (2WD Version available in Canada, Europe, Israel, and China while AWD is optional in Canada) and only with the 2.0 L
J20A I4 gasoline engine with a timing chain instead of a timing belt. The cars were only available with a 4-speed
Aisin 60-40LE automatic transmission in 2007. In 2007, Suzuki Auto posted the best year-end close in company history, with SX4 sales a primary contributor to this success. ;2008 The United States base model year 2008 was the five-door hatchback (marketed as the SX4 Crossover) and included "intelligent" All Wheel Drive (iAWD), power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player with MP3 capability, and keyless entry. Available were
anti-lock brakes,
traction control,
stability control, fog lights, and an advanced key in a Touring package. Suzuki sold nearly 75,000 Suzuki SX4s and Fiat Sedicis in Europe in 2008. This was the second best-selling car in
Hungary in 2008, after the Suzuki Swift. Suzuki Indonesia launched the Suzuki SX4 X-Road, a base variant of the SX4 in Indonesia. This version uses rear drum brakes (disc on non CBU X-Over), unique wheels, a body kit, and no rear spoiler. ;2009 The model year of 2009 saw SX4 sedans with standard GPS navigation systems manufactured by Garmin with Bluetooth, weather, and a gas station locator. The United States sedan of the SX4 (marketed as the SX4 Sport) is only available in front-wheel drive (FWD). Except for the absence of iAWD, the option packages for the SX4 Sport closely matched those available for the SX4 Crossover. The sedan's boot has 515 liters of cargo capacity. Both the 1.6 L FWD hatchback and 1.6 L FWD sedan models began sale in Malaysia, being fully imported from Japan. Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the SX4 are available, although not all combinations of drivetrain and body style may be available in a given market (for instance, until the latter part of the model year of 2008, the United States SX4 Crossover was only available with iAWD). The AWD models use an electronically controlled iAWD three-mode
four-wheel drive system, user-selectable between front-wheel drive 2WD mode, automatic AWD AUTO mode, and AWD LOCK 50:50 split permanent AWD LOCK mode which can only be used up to , after that it switches to AWD AUTO mode. ;2010 The 2010 SX4 received changes to the grille, instrument cluster, climate controls, and door trim, as well as a restructured cargo hold, removing the fold-up rear seats in favor of an 'arena seating' raised rear seat layout. Non-fleet all-wheel-drive models added new rear skid plates. They were also upgraded with front (ventilated) and rear (solid) disc brakes, six
airbags (front, side, and curtain),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
cruise control and
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - optional in 1.6 L models. A SportBack model offered a lowered sport-tuned suspension, body kit, and a rear spoiler, but does include a roof rack. Since the 2010 model year, the SX4 five-door hatchback is available with a 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine, 2.0 L DOHC VVT engine J20B (different from the J20A used from 2007 through 2009, and thus not interchangeable) and 2.0 L DDiS diesel engine (16-valve, with torque) on the AWD version. The 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine revised to the new CO2 emission control standards
Euro 5 regulations. Engine power was increased from . The U.S.-market cars received a new 2.0 L engine (J20B) with output increased from , and features lower fuel consumption. The car is available with either a new six-speed
manual or a four-speed
automatic transmission for 1.6 L engined cars. The
continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters comes with a 2.0 L
inline-four engine and is rated at 6000 rpm. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, the same engine is rated at 6200 rpm. The Indonesian-market SX4 received updates, including a new speedometer, a redesigned dashboard, new road wheels, grille design, mid-bass speaker, HID projector headlamps, and an AUX port on the head unit. The X-Road variant was discontinued due to low sales. File:2012 Suzuki SX4 (GYB MY11) S 4WD hatchback (2015-07-24) 01.jpg|First facelift Suzuki SX4 crossover (Australia) File:Suzuki SX4 style (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 30. Oktober 2011, Wuppertal.jpg|Facelift European market Suzuki SX4 crossover File:Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX Sport 2013.jpg|Second facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Chile) File:SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER China (facelift).jpg|Second facelift Suzuki SX4 crossover (China) File:SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN China (2).jpg|Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China) File:2015 Chang'an-Suzuki SX4 sedan (facelift), rear 8.4.18.jpg|Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China) File:2016 Chang'an-Suzuki SX4 (facelift), front 8.4.18.jpg|Third facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China) File:2016 Chang'an-Suzuki SX4 (facelift), rear 8.4.18.jpg|Third facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China) ;2012 Suzuki Indonesia launched a new variant, named RC1. The SX4 RC1 included more accessories, such as new bumpers, a rear upper spoiler, twin mufflers, 17-inch wheels, and LED headlamps. Stability control and rear disc brakes became standard on all US models including FWD models (previously was standard only on AWD models). The second facelift occurred with a new front bumper and a wider grille. ;2013 Navigation was added as an optional feature on US models and the front fascia was redesigned. This was the last model year for US and Canada sales. ;2014 Last model year for this generation in most other markets except for China.
Engines • i-AWD=Intelligent All Wheel Drive System
Maruti Suzuki version In 2007,
Maruti Suzuki launched the Indian version of the SX4 sedan with minor cosmetic differences compared to the models assembled and marketed elsewhere. The cars were initially equipped with the 1.6 L gasoline engine, without
VVT, with at 5,600 rpm and of torque at 4,000 rpm. It was later updated to the 1.6 L engine with VVT. Maruti introduced a
compressed natural gas (CNG) factory-fitted kit in August 2010. In February 2011, a diesel version was introduced. It uses the Fiat 1.3 L (
DDiS) engine with variable geometry turbo.
SX4-FCV An experimental Suzuki
concept car using alternative power includes an 80 kW hydrogen fuel cell and 68 kW electric motor. The car has a top speed of with 250 km range. The car was unveiled in 2008 Hokkaido Tōyako summit, and later in 2008 Paris International Motor Show.
Suzuki SX4 WRC At the
2007 Geneva Motor Show, Suzuki announced it would enter the FIA
World Rally Championship, with the factory-backed
Suzuki World Rally Team in the
World Rally Car category in 2007, using the
Suzuki SX4 WRC.
Safety The SX4 achieved four stars safety rating from
Euro NCAP in 2006. == Second generation (JY; 2013) ==