2009 Suzuki SX4 Consumer Discussions

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

• Re: New 2011 SX4 - Pros and Cons [sunlightcopper]

  Written by: azmustang on May 14, 2011 8:38:38 AM

  I have a 2009 SX4 Crossover with the Technology Package. I agree about the mileage. Around town, I usually get 21-22 mpg. On the highway, 25.5 is about the most that I've been able to squeeze out of my car. My understanding is that the cause of the low mileage is two-fold: The car is a bit heavy for a little car. I'm guessing that this is due to the four-wheel ... Read More

Buying Suzuki SX4 Factory XM Radio Option

• Misleading sticker

  Written by: katec810 on Jan 18, 2011 10:49:31 AM

  I just purchased a 2009 sx4 at a Ford dealer and was told that there was satellite radio in the car - and it said as much on the sticker - "Satellite Radio" - NOT "Satellite Radio Ready" - but when I tried to get it activated I was told by the XM Sirius people that I don't have the tuner and will have to buy one - either an external ... Read More

Suzuki SX4. Would you buy this car?

• Re: stapletondoc... [iluvmysephia1]

  Written by: stapletondoc on Mar 31, 2010 8:14:46 PM

  Three days ago, I traded my red 2009 SX4 AWD Touring automatic Crossover for the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SLS AWD CVT/auto-manual in platinum silver. In the past, I was a consummate car snob, only wanting to drive European cars like Saab, VW, BMW, and MB. Seriously, no one has ever accused me of being a Suzuki apologist. Then, Kizashi converted me into a Suzuki believer. I love the Kizzy!!! I cannot ... Read More

Anyone know a way to disable "Safe Mode" on the SX4 GPS?

• Re: Anyone know a way to disable "Safe Mode" on the SX4 GPS? [alicat666]

  Written by: joecwell on Feb 18, 2010 5:48:53 PM

  Yes, even if it fits in the cradle, I believe your "T" model needs the FM traffic antennae, and the Suzuki only has the antennae built in for the MSN support (which blows, by the way, since MSN is going out of business after next year). I don't know if they changed that in the 2010 models to support both FM traffic and MSN, but that was not the case in ... Read More

• Re: Anyone know a way to disable "Safe Mode" on the SX4 GPS? [alicat666]

  Written by: joecwell on Feb 18, 2010 6:36:44 AM

  Hi ... I'm not sure what you mean by "misleading", so I can't comment on that part of your question ... but, as far as slow startup, I would say that the one that came with my 2009 SX4 is definitely a slow startup. I have a nuvi 265WT in my other car, and the 760 in the Suzuki is way slower starting up than my 265WT. In fact, I've found ... Read More

Suzuki SX4. Would you buy this car?

• Very Pleased w/my SX4 AWD Manual

  Written by: a_c on Feb 12, 2010 9:13:45 AM

  Very pleased with my 2008 SX4 purchased summer 2008. It's fun to drive, steering very positive and the manual trans is very crisp to shift. The mileage isn't great but I new that when I bought the car. The AWD IS great. I have to go up a hill to get out of my neighborhood regardless of what street I use. When it snows here I always go up the steepest ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Diesel Engine

• Re: diesel engine [arkainzeye]

  Written by: sx4_tdi on Nov 21, 2009 9:29:10 PM

  I purchased a new 2,000 diesel Jet. It was a nice car in many ways but was a maintenance hog. A replacement 2009 Jet wagon was $22,000 minimum for teh gas model and much more if you want more than just a diesel engine n seats it seemed. The VW dealer offered me a whopping $500 off sticker, Suzuki offered me almost $3,000. Any way Aug 21, 2009 I purchased a ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

• miles and miles

  Written by: steve_ on Nov 17, 2009 9:34:17 PM

  Some complain about the range but few complain about the view - that goes on for miles. 2009 Suzuki SX4: I Can See for Miles and Miles (Inside Line)

Suzuki SX4 Sport

• Suzuki SX4 Sport

  Written by: horsenaround on Oct 18, 2009 3:03:47 PM

  Just got home from the dealership, looking at a 2009 Suzuki SX4 sport with the keyless entry, navigation, etc., etc. Wondering the pros and cons of those that own one. I've been approved for this vehicle even tho my credit is AWFUL, no one else will approve me but this dealership did, i'm wondering if it's a good move or if i should move on and look look for something different. ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

• Re: to longtime users, is this a car you would recommend? [stapletondoc]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Jul 14, 2009 6:16:56 AM

  My dear irate sir...try to calm down. When you bought the car, the expected mileage was printed in big numbers on the window sticker. The mileage is actually quite good for an AWD car...you will be hard pressed to find any other car with AWD and all the features this one has that gets better mileage. And if it was stellar mpg you wanted, why did you choose an SX4? The ... Read More

• Re: to longtime users, is this a car you would recommend? [titanic2009]

  Written by: stapletondoc on Jul 13, 2009 3:22:49 PM

  I bought a 2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover Touring 3 weeks ago. I cannot recommend it to my worst enemy. The fuel economy is horrible. It has a very small gas tank...expect to refuel every 4-5 days. The airbag service light came on last week. It is in the shop now...getting a new passenger seat....this is supposed to fix the problem. However, other forums report that the problem continues long after the ... Read More

Anyone know a way to disable "Safe Mode" on the SX4 GPS?

• Anyone know a way to disable "Safe Mode" on the SX4 GPS?

  Written by: joecwell on Sep 10, 2009 9:14:32 AM

  I have a 2009 SX4 Crossover, which came with a Garmin nuvi 760 ... but which has been customized for Suzuki. I actually already own a "real" Garmin nuvi that we've been using in our other vehicles, so the Suzuki customizations are fairly obvious to me. For the most part, they are welcome value-adds over a standard Garmin nuvi 760, with one very annoying exception ... and that is the mandatory ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

• Interesting posts

  Written by: mtena on Jul 8, 2009 5:12:10 AM

  We've been thinking about this vehicle for a couple of months and appreciate reading about owner experiences. We're also considering the 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback. We like the Suzuki's look, AWD capabilities and low price, but we have concerns about gas mileage (considering the small size of the SX4), and to some extent, the dealer network. Our Seattle-area dealer (actually way out in the 'burbs) seems to ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• New SX4 Crossover purchase

  Written by: terryg2 on Aug 19, 2009 5:58:12 AM

  This past Sat. my wife and I bought a 2009 SX4 Crossover AWD manual transmission w/touring package. We paid $18700.00 out the door. Good buy? I don't know, but we sure are happy with the car. We drove it 80 miles one way home from the dealership after we took delivery Monday afternoon. After much research and trying out other vehicles, we decided that this Suzuki would perhaps be the best ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

• Edmunds adds one to the fleet

  Written by: steve_ on Jan 19, 2009 11:12:28 PM

  Suzuki has car nav/GPS figured out too - they went to Garmin. Smart. 2009 Suzuki SX4 Long-Term Test

Suzuki SX4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 Suzuki SX4 Crossover

  Written by: wizkid98053 on May 13, 2009 12:50:02 PM

  Any idea on availability of 2010 Suzuki SX4? Any major changes that you forsee in new model? When did the 2009 became available?

Suzuki SX4 MPG Real World Numbers

• no title

  Written by: lamronh49 on Jan 22, 2009 7:40:38 AM

  Actually a folding back seat is pretty much standard, not in danger of becoming a rarity. A no-folder is the exception, not the rule. It always garners comments from road testers, because utility and flexibility are attractive features. Once something has become common and expected, such as power windows, customers notice when it's not there. Same with folding seats. And of course, not everyone wants a wagon or a hatch. Me, ... Read More

SX4 Options

• SX4 Navigation

  Written by: gsevere on Nov 8, 2008 11:45:47 AM

  I have a 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan auto. I would like to purchase the flip up screen device that the 2009 models have on top of the dash to put my Garmin Navigation unit in. The dealer says it will be an option in maybe January 2009 but doesn't have a price on it yet. Does anyone know where I can purchase one of those at now? Thanks, Gk

Buying Suzuki SX4 Factory XM Radio Option

• Re: Buying Factory XM Radio Option [mtonole]

  Written by: donaldt1 on Sep 27, 2008 1:48:29 PM

  I have just bought a 2009 SX4 Crossover. while I was getting my windows tinted I asked the accessories shop about there "XM moduals", he contacted his dealer and was told there is no after market unit available for the Suzuki. the accessories guy told me it would run abot $150.00 to $200.00 if the could get one of these. calling 3 different Suzuki dealers in my area I got price ... Read More

Suzuki SX4 Crossover

• Re: 2009 version [gregg_vw]

  Written by: dagrel on May 2, 2008 2:09:56 PM

  Has anyone test driven the front wheel drive version of the SX4 crossover (yes, the hatchback) yet? I didn't think that the front wheel version was being sold in the US but apparently it is in limited numbers per the Suzuki website. Looked up local dealer and they do indeed sell the front wheel drive hatchback/crossover although they list the same weight for both the fwd and awd models which I ... Read More