2009 Suzuki SX4 - Review

Being a large offering for a compact car, at a compact price, is what the 2009 Suzuki SX4 is all about. There are 2 versions available: a 4-door sedan and a 4-door hatchback. You can choose between the standard front wheel drive train and the optional AWD. Regardless of the model you choose, it will come to you fitted with a 2.0L 143hp 4-cylinder engine that delivers ready and quick power. And at MSRPs ranging from only $13,299 up to $18,539, you don't have to fear ordering some of the many available option packages to dress yours up. You will still beat the Toyota Matrix on price.

Purchasers from northern climates and others who just like the security should definitely opt for the all wheel drive setup SX4. It features a lockable system that sends between 30 and 50 percent of the engine's power to the rear wheels for enhanced traction and control in snowy, muddy, wet or other wild driving scenarios.

The 2009 SX4 hatchback is called the Crossover and is noted for its versatile and large cargo area that many claim makes it appear a lot like a small-scale SUV. Of course, the sedan model is noted for its superior handling responsiveness and bettered fuel efficiency. The SX4 sedan delivers 31/23 mpg highway/city with the available automatic transmission and 30/22 mpg highway/city with the manual.

The 2009 SX4 by Suzuki is blowing the minds of many with the inclusion of a state-of-the-art navigational system as a standard feature. Especially at the price point presented, this is almost unheard of in any other vehicle. And that's not all either. Electronic stability control, traction control and split-folding rear seating is also standard on all models. Quite excellent indeed.

Interestingly, the Crossover SX4 was initially released in 2007 with the sedan version being released in 2008. For 2009, the Suzuki SX4 is continuing to perk a lot of ears and turn a lot of heads as well. In fact, it looks surprisingly like the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUV (the Crossover hatchback version). And Suzuki obviously had intention with the name Crossover as a crossover is usually automobile lingo reserved for a cross between a pickup truck and a SUV vehicle.

6 standard airbags are included for the safety of you and your passengers as well as LATCH child seat anchors, tire pressure monitoring and the aforementioned stability and traction control systems. If you want the maximum safety, opt for the AWD system as well.

Both the sedan and hatchback models of the Suzuki SX4 have big, sloping windshields and a curvaceous hood line that sweeps down to meet the oversized headlamps and turn signals. Distinctive bodily lines make the SX4 stand out in a crowd. The look between the 2 types of SX4 are similar, but feature unique front fascias. Both versions also feature an eye-catching and very practical 1/4-sized vent window that flips down from front to back on each of the frontal side windows.

There's no doubt about it: the 2009 Suzuki SX4s are making a big scene in the compact car market. With standard features that others just do not offer and a fun, sporty look, these capable and responsive compacts are far more than just cute. It's a wise choice to consider the possibilities offered to you in terms of dependability, fuel efficiency and downright fun by the Suzuki SX4.