Suzuki SX4 sedan test drive since 2010 sedan

Updated Suzuki SX4 - National Question

I leave the forest and rest in the spring field. Snow melts, the ruts are filled with deep puddles. What? Go here? Yes, you are crazy! You won’t pass here on foot. But the instructor on the right does not think to worry. I block the center clutch by pressing the button. Go! Bumping, Booms, ice hits the bottom along the bottom, water flies around with spectacular sheaves and floods the glass brown with brown turbidity. The main thing is not to stop, otherwise you will dig and hello. Fuh, drove. I really did not expect this from Suzuki SX4!


With puddles, Suzuki SX4 straightens easily. But in a fragmented rut, it is better not to stop eating the risk of smoking and plowing a multi-disc clutch of the electromagnetic coupling of an all-wheel drive transmission I-AWD. However, all the prepared areas of the test SX4 were overcome without problems

Yes, for that, the field was driven during the presentation of the updated Suzuki SX4 crossover. And thereby demonstrated the abilities of a little hatchback on the off -road. However, I then drove there, using only front -wheel drive. So good off -road qualities are also due to good geometric cross -country ability to short base and overhang, quite sufficient clearance, small mass and toothy winter tires help to decide to attack the motioned primers.


Distinguishing the updated Suzuki SX4 from previous cars is very difficult. Only the pattern of the radiator and slightly wheeled wheels have changed. But such bumers we will not see soon in the photo presented a Hungarian assembly car

Of course, a serious, real off-road SX4 is too tough, but no one was going to make him the winner of the trophy raids. In the end, for this, Suzuki has a compact jimny darling jeepers and the heir to the legendary samurai. With certain refinements, Jimny will give a head start a start to any SUV. But we were distracted.


Behind the back is still more difficult than the differences.

So what is new in the SX4? Looking at the photo, you will not see much. All basic is hidden from the eyes. The first is the engine. The gasoline unit with a volume of 1.6 liters received 5 additional horses and now it gives out 112 hp now. and 150 Nm. In the city crowd you are going confidently the motor is quite brisk and even four people are lucky.


In our market, Suzuki SX4 is offered only with this engine. The engine with a volume of 1.6 liters is equipped with an intake manifold with a variable length and develops 112 hp. and 150 Nm. In addition, the ignition system of ignition coils is changed now four instead of two earlier. However, in the European market, this in -line four gives out 120 forces and 156 Newtonians. And a real item for envy is a two-liter 135-horsepower turbodiesel with good 320 nm torque

Of course, for this, the engine must help the lever of five -speed mechanics. But to do this is not a burden of the box pleases with the clarity of work. And large lateral mirrors remove all issues when maneuvering in the stream. Moreover, combined with a high landing behind the wheel.


Suzuki SX4 interior is simple, but honest. Despite the rigid plastic, nothing rummages, the details are adjacent perfectly. And in general, he is pleasant to the eye. Inside, first of all, you pay attention to the new instrument shield. Then you notice another, more convenient and expensive climate control unit, which was acquired by the display. And the central console is crowned with an additional speaker of the top audio system. The steering wheel is regulated only in height, but I did not need to be adjusted by departure

I liked the quick feedback on gas, which is now a rarity for the Euro-4 low-profile engines strangled by the norms. By the way, it was possible to ride on Suzuki SX4 with an engine that satisfies the Euro-5 standard. The car was brought for testing. The dynamics subjectively became a little worse, but gas feedback almost did not change. But these are experiments, and so far they will supply SX4 Euro-4 to us.


The front seats cannot boast of developed lateral support, but convenient. A simple glove box contains sheets of A4 format, but the pulse glass lifting according to an incomprehensible Japanese tradition is only one, the driver has. Yes, and that kutsy with one press you can only lower the glass. The new climate control unit is convenient and visible

And on the highway of miracles from SX4 you should not wait. Kreyser's one and a half hundred kilometers per hour, he rides along the highway. Faster? Already reluctant. And overtaking on a two -lane road is given to a compact crossover not so easy. In addition, a high body loves to catch impulses of the side wind. But the rut of the gap of the Simferopol highway announces much less than, for example, behind the wheel of the charged Mazda3 MPS, on which we drove here in the fall.


The Suzuki SX4 is confident in the speed. Only strong impulses of the side wind sometimes forced to steal. And, of course, a large height of the body and burdock of mirrors noisily affects the speed inside the speed. And in general, noise insulation is sufficient not to name

And how fun Suzuki is steaming! An impromptu highway with two snakes was laid on the asphalt platform. SX4 did not disappoint. Fast reactions that do not shock rolls and even high -profile tires (already summer, and not winter, as in an off -road plot) did not become an obstacle. Unless, with the rapid rotation of the steering wheel, a small step occurs by effort, but it does not knock down the driver from the sense.


Suzuki SX4 is controlled cheerfully and gambling. And on slippery coating, an interesting nuance was revealed. In the automatic mode of the I-AWD all-wheel drive transmission, the front wheels are first slipped first, and then the rear ones are picked up at a sharp start. And with the SX4 automatic machine, it is repulsed at once by four. Apparently, the delays in the automatic transmission are sufficient so that the electromagnetic coupling manages to squeeze the clutches

Later it was possible to grab on the ground area. I really liked the work of the stabilization system. ESP works softly and only with real necessity. And if you turn it off, then the SX4 allows you to truly hooligate. But you need to keep the ear of the well -bast -bond Suzuki, with frank provocations, quickly breaks down into the skid.


Two adults will calmly accommodate behind. True, it is better to plant tall forward, otherwise the front seats will be propped up with their knees. The trunk is small, only 253 liters, but, folding the seats, it can be increased to 992 liters. Under the floor of the dimension of the dimension 135/90 R16

On an uneven primer, you also perceive the suspension in a completely different way. Yes, on the asphalt roads it will not disregard any more or less noticeable pit or joint. But then it is powerful enough, so as not to slow down on the country! Hardly, shakes, but does not break the racks. By the way, the suspension settings have not changed in comparison with prerestyled machines.


There were no complaints about the SX4 brakes. I was arranged by information and slowdown. By the way, another change in the updated Suzuki rear disc mechanisms and a new vacuum amplifier

And the most important event finally appeared the most desired version for most buyers. A full -wheel drive Suzuki SX4 in combination with an automaton! The box is the same as the front -wheel drive modification, four -speed, but copes with its tasks, it is not bad, not annoying either with jerking or thoughtfulness.


For the Hungarian SX4 (in the photo), 8 bodies of body are offered. This Bright Red. Eight coloring options are also offered for the Japanese, but the shades themselves are others

Undoubtedly, this will spur the demand for the SX4, which, moreover, did not at all lose the balance of his qualities. After all, this is still the only all -wheel drive hatchback of such sizes with an enlarged clearance. That is, there is simply no alternative! Unless, of course, not to consider such a twin brother Fiat Sedici. Yes, and he was deprived of a machine gun in version 4x4.


The Suzuki SX4 is especially fond of women in it, they feel more protected and firmly knocked out, they feel more protected than in ordinary hatchbacks of segments b and C. And a belt made of unpainted plastic and an impressive clearance facilitate operation in Russian conditions

However, the task for fans SX4 was still thrown. The most attentive readers probably noticed that Suzuki with different front bumpers pose in the photographs. And this is not just like that. One option is SX4 of the Hungarian assembly, and the second Japanese. And the differences between them do not boil only to makeup.


A full-wheel drive transmission I-AWD can work in three algorithms. The first mode is 2WD. Everything is simple here - only front wheels leading. The second automatic 4WD mode. Electronics on the basis of sensors recognizes the need to connect the rear axle and gives a command to an electromagnetic coupling. As a result, up to 50% torque can be supplied to the rear wheels. And the third Lock mode. This is a rigid distribution of 50/50. But it is recommended only for light off-road, and when reaching 50 km/h I-AWD, it switches to automatic control of the coupling. The modes are switched by the button on the central tunnel. In addition, the ESP system knows how to slow down the skid wheels, increasing the torque on the loaded wheel

Of course, with this choice, many will be inclined to the Japanese assembly, it is still considered one of the highest quality. But do not rush to write off Hungarian accounts. He has a couple of advantages. Firstly, the back of the rear seat at the Hungarian car folds in a ratio of 60:40, and in the Japanese you can fold it only in its entirety.


The share of the market for compact crossovers in Russia is growing inexorably. If in 2009 it amounted to 23.29%, then in the first quarter of 2010 it increased already to 27.06%. Most likely, the updated Suzuki SX4 will also contribute to the growth of a piece of cake.

Secondly, such an all-wheel drive SX4 is more than 10 mm in such an all-wheel drive SX4 and is already 185 mm (in Japanese 175 mm).
You can become the owner of the urban stronger SX4 for at least 605 thousand rubles. It will be a front -wheel drive SX4 GL with mechanics. The standard package includes air conditioning, electric drive and heating of mirrors, 4 electric windows, CD/MP3-magnetol, heating seats, ABS and front airbags.


Over the past year, Suzuki dealers implemented 6851 SX4 with a body of hatchback and 2345 sedans on its base. Probably, an all -wheel drive modification with an automaton will be able to raise the demand for SX4 any of the competitors with four leading and two pedals is tangibly more expensive

A well -equipped GLX costs 675 thousand, and an additional payment for an automatic machine is 35 thousand. Such Suzuki boasts 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, a leather steering wheel, a 6-disks cd changer, side pillows and safety curtains and ESP systems.

Full -wheel drive SX4, of course, is more expensive and are offered only performed by GLX. The mechanical SX4 costs 720 thousand rubles, and its long -awaited option with a machine can be bought for 750 thousand rubles. But these prices are relevant for Japanese assembly machines, which are being supplied to us now. And as for the Hungarians, either the timing of the start of sales, nor their cost are still unknown. So there is no need to solve the national issue yet.

Vadim Gagarin
Photo by the author and Suzuki

DESIGN

It is easiest to evaluate the changes by putting two cars nearby. On the left of the Drestyling Suzuki SX4, on the right is the 2010 car (in the photo of the Hungarian assembly car).

Suzuki SX4 SEDAN

In addition to the hatchback, Suzuki SX4 SEDAN also updated. The changes are similar to a five-door machine more powerful and tracted engine (112 hp, 150 nm), another climate control unit and additional speaker in the interior, as well as new 16-inch wheels, radiator grille and aerodynamic body kit (in Aero version) .


Moreover, the SX4 sedan is much cheaper than the hatchback. Prices start with 535 thousand rubles per car with mechanics, and the top SX4 SEDAN AERO with an automatic machine costs 625 thousand. The cause of lower prices of a simple sedan is offered only with front -wheel drive.

ALTERNATIVE

Fiat Sedici
Fiat crossover flesh from the flesh SX4. They are produced at the same factory in Hungary, however, in unequal shares (fiates half as much, in accordance with the volume of investments). But in Russia, Fiat Sedici is not in demand. You can still buy 2008 Sedici. Recommended prices of 670 thousand rubles for the front -wheel drive with an automaton and 707 thousand for all -wheel drive SEDICI with mechanics. Whether the updated Sedici question will be reached by our market so far open

Subaru Impreza
Japanese sedans and hatchbacks, of course, cannot boast of outstanding off -road qualities, but this is one of the few available offers among all -wheel drive machines. Already for 638 300 rubles, you can become the owner of improvisation with a one and a half liter engine (107 hp) with a mechanical checkpoint. Hatchback is more expensive for 7,800 rubles. And the surcharge for the machine is 44,800 rubles. True, these are Subaru prices in 2008. Last year’s cars will start from 660 700 rubles (with an automatic machine from 705 500).

Hyundai Tucson
689 900 rubles precisely from this amount begin prices for a two -liter (142 hp) Hyundai Tucson. As in the case of Subaru, the Korean crossover will be 2008, and even a front -wheel drive. The version with an automaton costs at least 779 900 rubles. A full -wheel drive Tucson on the handle will cost 799,900 rubles, and a fifty dollars will have to pay for a richer and richer set. 2009 cars cost from 835 900 rubles (TucSon with manual transmission).

Kia Sportage
Tucson brother of the Korean Kia Sportage is also finishing its career, dealers sell the last cars. Sportage is equipped with a similar engine with a capacity of 142 horses and is sold at a price of 669,900 per front -wheel drive version on the mechanics up to 909,900 per car with all -wheel drive and automatic.

Ssangyong Actyon
Another available Actyon offer from Ssangyong. For only 690 thousand rubles, you can purchase an all-wheel drive Actyon with a 150-horsepower gasoline engine with a volume of 2.3 liters and a mechanical gearbox. A similar option with a two -liter turbodiesel (141 hp) costs 34 thousand more, and automatic Actyon begin with 732 thousand for a gasoline version and 765 thousand per diesel.

Skoda Yeti
The novelty of the Russian market is offered at a price of 699 thousand rubles. For this money, you can become the owner of the front-wheel drive Yeti with a 105-horsepower turbo engine with a volume of 1.2 liters and a mechanical gearbox. Surcharge for the seven -speed robot DSG 60 thousand. And the all -wheel drive Yeti is still available only with the mechanics and the top engine 1.8 TSI (152 hp) and costs from 899 thousand.

Specifications
Body
Type of hatchback
Engine
Working volume, cm 1586
Power, L.S. at rpm 107 at 5600
Torque, NM at rpm 145 at 4000
Dimensions, mass, volumes
Length, mm 4140
Width, mm 1755
Height, mm 1620
Wheel base, mm 2500
Clearance, mm 190
Equipped mass, kg 1245
Dynamic characteristics
Acceleration from a place to 100 km/h, from 10.8
Maximum speed, km/h 170
Fuel consumption
Average conditional fuel consumption, l/100 km 7.1
City, l/100 km 8.9
Highway, l/100 km 6.1
 

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