2007 Suzuki SX4 Consumer Reviews

2007 sx4

Written by: bill varnell on 09/06/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

We have owned this car since 2/2007. It is our 1st Japanese vehicle and we like it very much. It is great in the snow and quite comfortable on long trips. We even tow our two jetskis several hundred miles on vacation without a problem. The cons are the fuel mileage and poor quality interior. I would buy this model again but would like to see several improvements.

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Alternator trouble

Written by: Pascal on 07/14/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Wagon AWD w/Convenience Package (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My wife and i bought two SX-4 in december 2006. At first we did like the car but after a couple of month we thought that it was consuming more gas than the seller told us, but we dealt with it by slowing down our speed in order to stay beneath 9 liters/100km. We now have them for a little more than two and a half year and last week at 72K km, my wife's car alternator jammed and it wasn't covered by warranty anymore so we paid to changed the alternator. 10 days later, at 78K km my car's alternator jammed as well! We tought thas was abnormal so we called the dealership and he told us he couldnt do a thing. We then contacted suzuki canada and they told us the same thing. Don't buy that car!

Favorite Features

Awd is fun to drive in the snow.

Suggested Improvements

Consumer service, alternator must be recalled on all 2007 SX-4 because it jammed at 70000 km or so

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Maintenance costs

Written by: fap on 06/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My wife and I were looking for a small car with reasonable mileage and comfortable seats. Mileage is constant 27mpg with commuter driving 110 milies per day. Ride great for small car and the seats are better than some larger cars. My wife at 5'5" has hard time with view at front left due to bad blind spot. Here's the rub, needed first break job with rotors(no warning) at 42k (not bad). Could not get dealer appt. and had metal on metal so we had our local garage do the job. None of the parts are available after market and the front pads alone cost $200. With rotors the front brakes were more than $400.00. AWD maintenance is also greatly out of line with other makes.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride, AWD excellent and easy to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Fix blind spot on left front. Make pricing on replacement parts realistic. I can not recommend this car because of high maintenance costs. I have an 06 Suzuki Areo sedan and find the same problems with costs I just paid $172.00 for 1 front caliber.

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Adding power, better gas mil., c-control

Written by: Lorenzo Menendez on 06/02/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Wagon AWD w/Convenience Package (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Wrotte a review on 11-13-2006, since then I improved the little monster, added a TURBONATOR (cheap in cost) and H&K air filter, they increased the horsepower and the little monster flies the speedometer needle moves like the ones in the race car. The mpg changed from 30 to 37 mpg on a flat hwy, using cruise control that I had put in after writing my review in 2006. One thing to remember, keep the tires properly inflated. Had the SX4 since 2006 without any mechanical problems, runs like a true champ. Have gone thru some major storms and floods in AWD without any problems.

Favorite Features

Increased power and better gas mileage, more relax during long trips by using cruise control.

Suggested Improvements

Larger gas tank.

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better than expected

Written by: Randar on 05/30/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car used with 9200 miles on it and have been suprised with how nice a car this really is. The in town gas milage is really poor but I mostly drive on rual highways and have been getting 32 to 33.4 miles per gallon. The car has great acelleration when needed and has nice headroom. The down side is the seats are poorly designed and hurt your back when driving long distances and the oversized A pillars create a blind spot that takes some getting used to. Overall this is a nice little car thats a lot of fun to drive and I would recommend it to anyone.

Favorite Features

Headroom, doors that open wide. Nice ride. ease of parking

Suggested Improvements

Some more attention to the ergonomics of the front seats. Long trips are painfull!

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Best of the small breed!!!

Written by: Ronzo on 05/24/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I did a ton of research waiting for the right vehicle to be produced...for quite a few years might I ad....a small SUV, with ample interior space, comfort, small engine with adequate power, nice ride, looks, 2WD, AWD, and 4WD(mine has all three which I don't see anyone really talking much about - I have one of the first built-do they all still have this feature..?)...have never been stuck, no mechanical problems, etc.....mileage is decent for a vehicle that does so much. It was a well thought out, well engineered product. I've even heard that this can tow 2k lbs and they make body hitches for it.....actually listed as 2400 lbs in some sites. Has anyone tried it yet...? Maybe for short trips.

Favorite Features

Engineering genius, design, ample space, headroom, simple but everything you need...you have!!!

Suggested Improvements

Maybe a stronger 4 cylinder engine with more torque and tow package with ability to tow 3500 lbs would make this an unbelievable small SUV that would crush the competition....better seat materials would also help..I get staining spots on the seat edges....thicker paint..some blind spots..

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a great car!

Written by: happy with it on 01/29/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my SX4 new almost 2 years ago. I love this car! Compared to other vehicles I have owned, the gas mileage is good. I like the AWD. It comes in handy. Knock on wood, I have not had any problems with it. It now has over 25,000 miles and it is still running great! You really feel like you are driving an SUV. There is alot of head room. I would recommend this car to anyone! It's a great buy!

Favorite Features

AWD, pretty good gas mileage, very unique.

Suggested Improvements

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Suzuki SX4 - AWD for Winter - Snow

Written by: Charles L on 01/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love my SX4. This car is very roomy, comfortable and fun to drive. Looks great standing still or moving fast. Last week we had more than a foot of soft snow in my 1/4 mile driveway. I covered the lower grille opening to protect the radiator, locked in the AWD and plowed out. Had snow rolling over the hood up to the windshield but the SX4 kept going. Is that great or what? Visibility is excellent for touring the countryside because of the large glass and upright seating. Stops on a dime. Parks anywhere. Climbs hills without roads. Very wind stable for a compact vehicle.

Favorite Features

AWD traction; 6 disc - 9 speaker stereo with steering wheel controls; excellent seating position; plenty of easily accessible storage space.

Suggested Improvements

Climate control comfort range doesn't go quite low enough for cooler climates. Turbo model? Difficult to see top center guages in bright sunlight. Slight blind spot on driver side when left turning, take care at crosswalks. Move AWD switch to the dashboard from between the seats.

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A happymobile!

Written by: e. wood on 12/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

Review

The fit, finish, controls and sound system are excellent. I was initially disappointed with town mileage (17- 19 mpg), but it was winter and the car was new. The occasional use of AWD was handy. At 2500 miles I took a trip to Florida, got 26.1 mpg. The transmission would downshift twice climbing some of the overpasses on I- 75, to maintain the 75 mph speed limit. At 7500 miles, a trip to south dakota and colorado, got 28.2 mpg (I hung a sign, "60 mph" in the back window. Worked okay on the interstate). The wagon held all my gear (camping), and the (2-wheel) bike module is quite stable, although I took a folding stepstool to ease its use. After 14,000 miles it gets 20-21 around town.

Favorite Features

Sound system. Big greenhouse, super reliability! Keyless entry. Driving stability. 25mph crosswinds do affect it, but are mostly an irritant.

Suggested Improvements

Need solid surface upolstery and a bigger gas tank. Gas guage and range guage could be more accurate.

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Good AWD value

Written by: rp on 12/07/2008

Vehicle

2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Nice little car, particularly in snow. Lots of leg and head room for the size. 30 mpg hwy, decent for AWD. Good fit and finish - very tight for an eco car. After 8 months, water leaking from A/C on to the passenger floor/carpeting diagnosed as "cracked cowl" per the dealer; fixed in a day. Revs at nearly 4000RPM in 5th gear at hwy cruising speeds; geared way too high - needs o/d or 6th gear; would help hwy fuel econ and keep the noise down. Seats lack back support- no lumbar option even on high end model. 10 gallon tank is too small; commuting 25K/yr, feels like I'm always stopping for gas. Hopefully long term reliability will be decent like earlier Suzuki's.

Favorite Features

Inexpensive AWD. Very roomy for the size. Decent fuel economy. Fit and finish

Suggested Improvements

Small gas tank. Geared too high. Uncomfortable seats. Road and engine noise. Limited dealer network

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