Suzuki SX4

Suzuki SX4
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	2006–present
Chronology
Predecessor	Suzuki Aerio Suzuki Forenza/Reno[1]

The Suzuki SX4 is a subcompact car and crossover developed jointly by Japanese automaker Suzuki and Italian automaker Fiat, sold since 2006. It was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front and four-wheel drive. In 2013, the second generation was launched, called Suzuki SX4 S-Cross — now exclusively a subcompact crossover SUV. The first- and second-generation SX4s sold alongside one another until 2014. The second-generation SX4 has not been marketed as a Fiat, and the SX4 sedan was replaced with the Suzuki Ciaz.

The original model was sold in certain European markets as the Fiat Sedici. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign Giugiaro studio and has been produced since 2006. Although originally intended solely for Europe, the SX4 is sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. Especially as a 4WD hatchback, the SX4 occupies a specific market niche of mini SUVs. Depending on the market, it was available with petrol engines in the 1.5 to 2.0 L range, and Fiat's 1.3 to 2.0 L diesels.

First generation (GY/EY/RW; 2006)[]

First generation (GY/EY/RW)
Overview
Also called	Fiat Sedici Suzuki Neo Baleno (sedan, Indonesia)
Production	June 2006–March 2014 2006–2018 (China)
Assembly	Hungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki) Japan: Kosai, Shizuoka Japan: Sagara, Shizuoka India: Manesar, (Maruti Suzuki)[2] China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki) Indonesia: Bekasi (Suzuki Indomobil Motor)[3]
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car (hatchback, sedan) Subcompact crossover SUV (crossover)
Body style	5-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L M15A I4 1.6 L M16A I4 1.8 L M18A I4 2.0 L J20A I4 2.0 L J20B I4 Diesel: 1.25 L D13A I4 turbodiesel (India) 1.6 L DV6ATED4 I4 turbodiesel 1.9 L D19A I4 turbodiesel 2.0 L D20A I4 turbodiesel
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic CVT (2010 model)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	4,115–4,150 mm (162.0–163.4 in) (hatchback) 4,490–4,511 mm (176.8–177.6 in) (sedan)
Width	1,730–1,775 mm (68.1–69.9 in)
Height	1,575–1,605 mm (62.0–63.2 in) (hatchback) 1,545 mm (60.8 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	1,170–1,425 kg (2,579–3,142 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Suzuki Ciaz (sedan)

SX4 continues Suzuki's tradition of mini SUVs and subcompact SUVs, like SJ, Jimny, and Escudo.^[4] It was introduced in Japan on 1 December 2005, and internationally at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio, the SX4 (an abbreviation of "Sports X over 4 all seasons ") replaces the Aerio (Liana in some markets). The "SX/4" designation was previously used (1981–83) by American Motors (AMC) for a sporty liftback model in its all wheel drive AMC Eagle passenger cars.^[5][6]

Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (US)

Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Europe)

Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (Netherlands)

Interior

Although originally intended solely for the European market, the SX4 was eventually sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. The car is based on the Suzuki Swift and falls within Japanese regulations concerning vehicle external dimensions and engine displacement for a car classified as a "compact". It is manufactured at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary; Manesar, India; and Sagara, Japan.^[7]

Production in Hungary was expected to be 60,000 units per year — two thirds to be sold by Suzuki and one third by Fiat, badged as the Sedici.^[8]

The SX4 Crossover has also been sold in Indonesia since 2007. Earlier models were directly imported from Japan and marketed as SX4 X-Over. However, locally assembled versions were introduced a year later due to higher market demand. The locally assembled versions are then equipped with some new features, including four-wheel disc brakes and multi-information display. Indonesian produced SX4 was also exported to Thailand. The SX4 sedan was also sold in Indonesia as the Suzuki Neo Baleno from 2008 until 2011.

Base engines are the 1.5-litre gasoline unit identical to the one used in the Swift, 1.6-litre gasoline (with VVT) with maximum output of 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) (which powers Suzuki SX4 Sedan sold in India by Maruti), the new 1.6-litre VVT seen in the new Grand Vitara, and a 107 PS (79 kW; 106 hp), 1.9-litre DDIS — along with the Fiat diesel engine with a maximum output of 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) and maximum torque of 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft).

The SX4 was initially released as a five-door hatchback body style, marketed as the SX4 Crossover. With boot space of 300 liters (270 liters VDA) and 60:40 split fold rear seats, they have a tumble/roll configuration that allows for a flat load area up to a maximum volume of 1045 liters (625 liters VDA).^[9]

The sedan model, marketed as the SX4 Sport, debuted at the 2007 New York International Auto Show and was released in Japan, India and a few Eastern European markets. It replaced the Suzuki Aerio sedan and also the Daewoo-based Suzuki Forenza sedan and station wagon.^[10]

2007

The North American market model arrived in 2006 as a 2007 model year, as Suzuki's entry-level AWD vehicle. Differences from the European model are the offering of AWD as standard (2WD Version available in Canada, Europe, Israel, and China while AWD is optional in Canada) and only with the 2.0-litre J20A 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) I4 gasoline engine with a timing chain instead of a timing belt. The cars were only available with a 4 speed Aisin 60-40LE automatic transmission in 2007.

In 2007, Suzuki Auto posted the best year end close in company history, with SX4 sales a primary contributor to this success.^[11]

2008

The United States base price (model year 2008) for the five-door hatchback (marketed as the SX4 Crossover) included "intelligent" All Wheel Drive (iAWD), power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player with MP3 capability, and keyless entry. Available were anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, fog lights, and an advanced key in a Touring package. Suzuki sold nearly 75000 Suzuki SX4s and Fiat Sedicis in Europe in 2008. This was the second best selling car in Hungary in 2008, after the Suzuki Swift.

Suzuki Indonesia launched the Suzuki SX4 X-Road, a base variant of the SX4 in Indonesia. This version uses rear drum brake (disc on non CBU X-Over), unique wheels, body kit, and no rear spoiler.

2009

The model year of 2009 saw SX4 sedans with standard GPS navigation systems manufactured by Garmin with Bluetooth, weather, and a gas station locator.^[12]

The United States sedan of the SX4 (marketed as the SX4 Sport) is only available in front-wheel drive (FWD). Except for the absence of iAWD, the option packages for the SX4 Sport closely matched those available for the SX4 Crossover. The sedan's boot has 515 liters of cargo capacity.^[13]

Both the 1.6-litre FWD hatchback^[14] and 1.6-litre FWD sedan models^[15] available in Israel (four speed automatic only) and Malaysia, are fully imported from Japan.

Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the SX4 are available, although not all combinations of drivetrain and body style may be available in a given market (for instance, until the latter part of the model year of 2008, the United States SX4 Crossover was only available with iAWD). The AWD models use an electronically controlled iAWD three-mode four wheel drive system, user-selectable between front-wheel drive 2WD mode, automatic AWD AUTO mode, and AWD LOCK 50:50 split permanent AWD LOCK mode which can only be used up to 64 km/h (40 mph), after that it switches to AWD AUTO mode.

2010

Facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Europe)

Facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Chile)

Facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China)

Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China)

The 2010 SX4 received changes to the grille, tail lights, instrument cluster, climate controls and door trim, as well as a restructured cargo hold, removing the fold-up rear seats in favour of an 'arena seating' raised rear seat layout. Non-fleet all-wheel-drive models added new rear skid plates. They were also upgraded with front (ventilated) and rear (solid) disc brakes, six airbags (front, side and curtain), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Cruise control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - optional in 1.6-litre models.

A new SportBack model offers a lowered sport tuned suspension, body kit, rear spoiler, and also removes the roof rack.^[16]

Since the 2010 model year of 2010, the SX4 five-door hatchback is available with a 1.6-litre DOHC VVT engine, 2.0-litre DOHC VVT engine J20B (significantly different from the J20A used in 2007 to 2009; not interchangeable) and 2.0-litre DDiS diesel engine (16 valve, 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp) with 320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) torque) on the AWD version.

The 1.6-litre DOHC VVT engine revised to the new CO₂ emission control standards Euro 5 regulations. Engine power was increased from 107 to 120 bhp. The United States received a new 2.0 L engine (J20B) with output increased from 143 to 150 bhp and lower fuel consumption.

The car is offered with either a new six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission for 1.6-litre engine cars. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters comes with a 2.0-litre inline-four engine that makes 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS) at 6000 rpm. On standard six speed manual transmission the same engine produces 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) at 6200 rpm.

Production of both body styles ended in Japan in March 2014, with stocks available for sale until October 2014.

Indonesian market SX4 received updates, including a new speedometer, a redesigned dashboard, new road wheels, grille design, mid-bass speaker, HID projector headlamps, and AUX port on the head unit. While the X-Road variant discontinued due to low sales.

2012

Suzuki Indonesia launched a new variant, named RC1. SX-4 RC1 gets more accessories, such as a rear spoiler, twin mufflers, 17-inch wheels, and LED headlamps.

Stability control and rear disc brakes became standard on all US models including FWD models (previously was standard only on AWD models).

2013

Navigation added as a optional feature on US models and the front fascia was redesigned and was the last model year for US and Canada model.

2014

Last model year for this generation in most other markets except for China.

Engines[]

• i-AWD=Intelligent All Wheel Drive System

Maruti Suzuki version[]

Maruti Suzuki SX4

In 2007, Maruti Suzuki launched the Indian version of the SX4 sedan with minor cosmetic differences compared to the models assembled and marketed elsewhere.

The cars were initially equipped with the 1.6-litre gasoline engine, without VVT, with 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,600 rpm and 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. It was later updated to the 1.6-litre engine with VVT.

Maruti introduced a compressed natural gas (CNG) factory fitted kit in August 2010.

In February 2011, a diesel version was introduced.^[17] It uses the Fiat 1.3-litre (DDiS) engine with variable geometry turbo.

SX4-FCV[]

Suzuki SX4-FCV (Fuel-Cell Vehicle) shown at 2009 Automotive Engineering Exposition in Yokohama, Japan

An experimental Suzuki concept car using alternative power includes an 80 kW hydrogen fuel cell and 68 kW electric motor. The car has top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) with 250 km range. The car was unveiled in 2008 Hokkaido Tōyako summit,^[18] and later in 2008 Paris International Motor Show.^[19]

Suzuki SX4 WRC[]

At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Suzuki announced it would enter the FIA World Rally Championship, with the factory-backed Suzuki World Rally Team in the World Rally Car category in 2007, using the Suzuki SX4 WRC.

Second generation (JY; 2013)[]

Second generation (JY)
Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 S-Cross GL (Australia)
Overview
Also called	Suzuki S-Cross Chevrolet S-Cross (Ecuador)[20] Suzuki Crossover (Israel)[21]
Production	2013–present
Assembly	China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki) (until 2018) Hungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki) India: Gurgaon (Maruti Suzuki)[22]
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Platform	Suzuki Global C platform[23]
Related	Suzuki Vitara (LY) Suzuki Vitara Brezza Suzuki Ciaz
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L K10C Boosterjet turbo I3 1.4 L K14C Boosterjet turbo I4 1.4 L K14D Boosterjet MHEV turbo I4 (Europe) 1.5 L M15A I4 (Indonesia) 1.5 L K15B MHEV I4 (India) 1.6 L M16A I4 Diesel: 1.3 L D13A DDiS TD I4 (India) 1.3 L D13A DDiS MHEV TD I4 (India) 1.6 L D16A DDiS TD I4 (Europe)[24]
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,300 mm (169.3 in)
Width	1,765–1,785 mm (69.5–70.3 in)
Height	1,575–1,585 mm (62.0–62.4 in)
Curb weight	1,090–1,380 kg (2,400–3,040 lb)

At the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, Suzuki unveiled S-Cross Concept, a futuristic study of a subcompact crossover, as introduction of an upcoming production model.^[25][26] At that time, Suzuki announced that the S-Cross would be a new model, not a replacement for SX4, whose production was scheduled to continue.^[27]

The new SX4 S-Cross design, loosely based on the S-Cross concept, was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Compared to its predecessor it grew in all directions, being 4,300 mm (169.3 in) long, 1,765 mm (69.5 in) wide and 1,575–1,580 mm (62.0–62.2 in) tall. The wheelbase measures 2,600 mm (102.4 in), 100 mm (3.9 in) more than the earlier model. These dimensions provided additional interior and boot space, 430 litres (15 cu ft) compared with 270 litres (9.5 cu ft) liters.^[28] The SX4 S-Cross is built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary.^[29] Production of the old SX4 was continued in parallel.

The European model went on sale in the autumn of 2013. Early models include choice of 1.6-litre petrol engine or 1.6-litre diesel engine, based on Fiat Multijet technology, with manual or CVT transmission.^[30][31][32] The new model is Suzuki only, and Fiat replaced the Sedici with the new 500X.

The SX4 S-Cross is not available in the United States and Canada, since Suzuki has withdrawn from these markets,^[33][34][35] but it is offered in Brazil and Mexico.^[36] It has been launched in India in September 2015, as the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross via NEXA outlets only with the DDiS engine.^[37][38] For the Indonesian market, the SX4 S-Cross launched at the 24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August 2016, being fully imported from India. Powered by 1.5 L petrol engine from the previous generation to avoid higher tax for vehicle with engine capacity more than 1500 cc.

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  SX4 S-Cross GL (Australia; pre-facelift)

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  Indian and Indonesian styling (pre-facelift)

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  Interior

Facelift (2017–present)[]

The SX4 S-Cross design was updated for 2017 with a new front end and more efficient headlights. The position lamps now have energy-saving LEDs and function as daytime running lights. The new model replaced the old 86 kW (117 PS) / 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) 1.6 L engine with a 103 kW (140 PS) / 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) 1.4 L "Boosterjet" turbo, shared with the Suzuki Vitara and Suzuki Swift Sport, paired to a six-speed automatic transmission as standard. The new 1.4 K14C E6 "Boosterjet" engine received slightly different ancillaries and ECU and complied with the Euro 6 Emissions.

All SX4 S-Cross models get FWD as standard with AWD optional. The optional all-wheel drive system is dubbed "AllGrip" and was introduced in the Suzuki Vitara. It has four selectable driving modes and is claimed to send torque to the rear wheels before a loss in traction can occur.

The facelifted version of the SX4 S-Cross was launched in India on 28 September 2017 and in Indonesia on 10 November 2017. In India, the facelifted model is only available in a mild-hybrid setup, with a 48-volt belted alternator-starter unit coupled to the 1.3- L turbodiesel engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Due to BS6 norms being implemented since 1 April 2020, the diesel was discontinued. A petrol model was introduced in August 2020 with a 1.5 L engine with mild-hybrid and an option of a 4-speed automatic.^[39]

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  SX4 S-Cross SZ5 DDIS (UK; facelift)

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  SX4 S-Cross SZ5 DDIS (UK; facelift)

Safety[]

The SX4 S-Cross achieved a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating when it was first released in 2013.

References[]

External links[]

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