Suzuki SX4 sedan test drive since 2006 sedan

Storm of parquet

Suzuki is strengthened in the SUV class for outdoor activities.
A high station wagon (manufacturers call it the Sportcrosover) Suzuki SX4 is called upon to compete in the now very popular niche. The newcomer has good inclinations, starting with a bright attractive appearance, over which Master Jujaro worked. We will call a spacious salon with numerous transformation options you can fold the rear seat or only the back, entirely or in parts.
Suzuki developed her almighty along with the Fiat concern, which released a gray gray -haired model similar in design. Ahead of these machines is an independent suspension like McEferson, at the back of an elastic transverse beam. Unlike Vitara C Grand Constant Full-wheel drive and lowered nearby, the original I-AWD system (Intelligent All Wheel Drive) is distributed to the wheels of the younger brother. Usually the SX4 behaves as a front -wheel drive car, but in cases of slipping, electronics through a multi -disc clutch connects the rear axle. The driver, by clicking the key, can translate the transmission into automatic mode, tightly connect the two axes or make the car with front -wheel drive. And those who do not need increased cross -country ability will offer the so -called city version with a 4x2 formula. The road clearance of such SX4 is reduced from 190 to 175 mm, and on 15-inch wheels clearance is still 10 mm more modest.
Under the hood of the SUV, gasoline engines with a volume of 1.5 and 1.6 liters with power, respectively, 99 and 107 hp. or a 120-horsepower turbodiesel with a power system of the Common Rail and a mass-installed soot filter.
Suzuki SX4
Gasoline engine; the number of cylinders, valves and working volume 4x16x1586 cm3; Power 79 kW/107 hp at 5600 rpm; Maximum torque 145 N.M at 4000 rpm.
A full -wheel drive transmission; The gearbox is mechanical 5-speed.
5-seater body; base 2500 mm; Dimension (length x width x height) 4140x1755x1620 mm; trunk volume 270 l; Equipped mass 1190 kg. Road clearance 190 mm. Wheels 205/60R16.
Maximum speed 170 km/h; Acceleration to 100 km/h 11.5 s; Fuel consumption in a mixed European cycle of 7.1 l/100 km.
 

 

Source: The magazine "Driving"