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2008 Suzuki SX4
Date Published: 4/30/08

2008 Suzuki SX4
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MSRP:
$14,770 - 17,970

Invoice:
$14,179 - 17,251

Class:
Subcompact Car

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2008 Suzuki SX4
Expert Rating Summary
Category Hatchback, manual Rating (See All
Ratings)
Subcompact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 3
Fuel Economy 7 7.9
Ride Quality 6 4.8
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.9
Quietness 4 4.2
Controls 6 5.6
Details 5 4.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 3.1
Cargo Room 6 4.5
Value within Class 10 6.9
Total Score: 63 54.9
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Suzuki SX4 Review
The 2008 Suzuki SX4 adds a sedan model to the existing 4-door hatchback. Both use a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with manual or optional automatic transmissions. The new sedan, called SX4 Sport, replaces Suzuki's Aerio sedan and comes only with front-wheel drive. The hatchback has all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing, but can be set for a 50/50 front/rear power split or front-drive only. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Options include automatic climate control and heated door mirrors. Hatchback models have 16-inch wheels. Sedans have 17s and a sport suspension, neither of which are offered on the hatchback.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The subcompact class is made up of the smallest hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons on the market. These are generally considered economy cars.

Our Best Buys include the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Suzuki SX4. Our Recommended pick is the Honda Fit.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Scion xD and Smart ForTwo.

News
Though SX4 has just arrived, Suzuki has already cooked up an all-wheel-drive racer for the World Rally Championship, with a street version on the way. This "WRC" is apparently aimed at pocket-rockets like Subaru's Impreza WRX, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and the new MazdaSpeed 3. No word on whether Suzuki will sell it here. A lot depends on sales of mainstream SX4s.
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