Suzuki SX4 - Japanese sports crossover on European roads

Suzuki SX4 appeared on the Japanese market in July 2006. For buyers in Japan, it was a new model. Before that, it was already sold in Europe. This sequence indicates that this car was designed for buyers from Europe. This fact no one from the company denies, because Suzuki SX4 sedan - this is the third model in the account, which is of strategic importance to the manufacturer.

What features distinguish this car, which is not called otherwise as a sport hatchback of the new generation of cross-country capability? The width and length of the model is 4170 mm and 1725 mm respectively. By the way, at first it was planned that the length of the car would not exceed 4 meters, and width - 1.7 meters. But the design update and adjustment to European standards have made some changes to these plans.

The salon interior is designed in collaboration with Italian studio designers, headed by Don Giugiaro. The company made a lot of comments and corrections, sometimes it came to considerable disagreements. Despite this, the authors of the project do not regret at all that the design of the car was developed by joint efforts.

Visually, the Suzuki SX4 is perceived as a compact car. Front doors are equipped with a triangular window, the lower edge of which completes the body line, then it rises sharply upwards. This method is a good design find, because Gives the exterior appearance of the car uniqueness and uniqueness, a peculiarity. The second highlight is the color registration of the main and additional rack. So, the additional rack was darkened, and the main one is painted in the body color.

Due to the fact that the body structure assumes the presence of an additional front pillar, the doorway has a rather unusual configuration. The distance between the road surface and the upper edge of the driver's seat is about 600 mm. The hood line and the bottom edge of the side windows are quite low, so both the lateral and the front view of the driver is fine.

Now a few words about the interior design of Suzuki SX4 (the clearance of this car is quite suitable for our roads). In connection with the fact that manufacturers have identified the class of the car as a vehicle with increased cross-country capacity, it goes without saying that the interior will be equipped modestly. So, really some time does not leave feeling of being deprived by decorative attributes, so everything is simple. The front panel looks too clumsy. But its quality does not cause any special comments (for the 1.5-liter class). However, up to the level of 2-liter class, the panel is completely out of touch. The color decoration inside the salon is represented by only one option - gray.

As for the driving part of this car, we can note the following:

- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel supply system, which provides a sufficiently powerful start and smooth subsequent movement;

- The steering mechanism is equipped with an electric amplifier that facilitates control;

- the suspension ensures constant contact of the wheels with the road;

- the car moves quite gently;

- automatic 4-speed transmission;

- 17-inch wheels, combined with a low-mounted suspension, give the car a sporty character.

Thus, the car Suzuki SX4 is ideal for different drivers with different needs and lifestyle.