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2009 Suzuki SX4 Review

July 13, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

everything is well placed
MyRide.com

mildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with function
Kelley Blue Book

SX4 Crossover is less distinctive but more athletic looking
Cars.com

Suzuki's designers have clearly focused their attention where 2009 Suzuki SX4 owners will spend the majority of their time: the car's interior.

Reactions to the exterior styling is mixed in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, as most reviewers love what MyRide.com calls the "cute mini-SUV" styling of the Crossover. Kelley Blue Book reviewers report that the Suzuki SX4 hatchback is a "product of the world-renowned Italdesign styling studio" and the "mildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with function." Cars.com says the "SX4 Crossover is less distinctive but more athletic looking" than its predecessor, the "quirky-looking Aerio SX four-door hatchback [that] never caught on in the U.S." The 2009 Suzuki SX4 is "a compact car available in four-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles," according to reviewers at Edmunds. Edmunds also mentions that "both body styles come in base, Convenience and Touring trim levels." The hatchback is known as the Suzuki SX4 Crossover, while the sedan version gets a "Sport" moniker in place of Crossover.

Edmunds observes that the "Suzuki SX4's cabin has a clean design" overall, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com back up that claim. Kelley Blue Book notes that the "nicely finished and feature-rich cabin" sports a "black and silver color scheme with brushed aluminum accents, clearly legible instruments and well-positioned switchgear [that] highlight its suitably sporting look." MyRide.com also loves that "everything is well placed" and there are "three easy-to-use climate control knobs" located on the center panel. Even the reserved reviewers at ConsumerGuide find the interior of the 2009 Suzuki SX4 boasts "an orthodox dashboard design [that] holds large, legible gauges and simple, handy minor controls."

Conclusion

The 2009 Suzuki SX4 looks pretty good as a hatchback but a bit awkward in sedan form.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:everything is well placedMyRide.commildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with functionKelley Blue BookSX4 Crossover is less distinctive but more athletic lookingCars.com Suzuki's designers have clearly focused their attention where 2009 Suzuki SX4 owners will spend the majority of their time: the car's interior. Reactions to the exterior styling is mixed in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, as most reviewers love what MyRide.com calls the "cute mini-SUV" styling of the Crossover. Kelley Blue Book reviewers report that the Suzuki SX4 hatchback is a "product of the world-renowned Italdesign styling studio" and the "mildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with function." Cars.com says the "SX4 Crossover is less distinctive but more athletic looking" than its predecessor, the "quirky-looking Aerio SX four-door hatchback [that] never caught on in the U.S." The 2009 Suzuki SX4 is "a compact car available in four-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles," according to reviewers at Edmunds. Edmunds also mentions that "both body styles come in base, Convenience and Touring trim levels." The hatchback is known as the Suzuki SX4 Crossover, while the sedan version gets a "Sport" moniker in place of Crossover. Edmunds observes that the "Suzuki SX4's cabin has a clean design" overall, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com back up that claim. Kelley Blue Book notes that the "nicely finished and feature-rich cabin" sports a "black and silver color scheme with brushed aluminum accents, clearly legible instruments and well-positioned switchgear [that] highlight its suitably sporting look." MyRide.com also loves that "everything is well placed" and there are "three easy-to-use climate control knobs" located on the center panel. Even the reserved reviewers at ConsumerGuide find the interior of the 2009 Suzuki SX4 boasts "an orthodox dashboard design [that] holds large, legible gauges and simple, handy minor controls." ConclusionThe 2009 Suzuki SX4 looks pretty good as a hatchback but a bit awkward in sedan form. 2009 SUZUKI SX4 STYLING | [8 out of 10] MyRide.com: "everything is well placed" Kelley Blue Book: "mildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with function" Cars.com: "SX4 Crossover is less distinctive but more athletic looking" Suzuki's designers have clearly focused their attention ...

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Other Choices:

The Toyota Matrix, although an aging design for 2009, is a good, practical alternative that may have higher resale value. The Matrix is a bit more expensive though. Like the Suzuki SX4, the Subaru Impreza comes with standard all-wheel drive. But the Impreza hatchback starts more than $2,000 higher than the SX4 hatchback. Arguably, the Impreza feels a little more substantial, but it doesn't have any more usable interior space. Those torn between the sedan and hatchback might consider the Dodge Caliber, a hatchback with a more sedan-like profile and some useful convenience options. However, all-wheel drive is only available on the Caliber in the top-of-the-range R/T model. The Nissan Versa is an especially low-priced model that comes well equipped and has a roomy, comfortable interior.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Sam #1, Posted: 8/16/2009

    "Suzuki sweetened the deal by including a touch screen navigation system as standard equipment." That's news to me, and I just bought one. At no point did I see a nav system, much less touch screen.

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