| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | SX4 |
| Style | 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 4A) |
| Base MSRP | $16,594 |
| As-tested MSRP | $15,999 |
| Drive type | all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1995cc (122 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | 32-valves, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 143 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 136 @ 3500 |
| Transmission type | 4-speed Automatic |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | torsion beam |
| Steering type | power steering |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Turanza EL400 |
| Tire size, front | P205/60R16 H |
| Tire size, rear | P205/60R16 H |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5 |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Brakes, front | front ventilated disc - rear disc |
| Brakes, rear | disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 11.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 17.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 18.1@76.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 137 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.8 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.77 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 47.9 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 72.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.6 |
| Acceleration comments | The SX4 features "same-day" acceleration. I can really feel the lack of torque in this engine as it struggles to get into the upper revs. The four-speed does it no favors either, as the gear spacing is rather wide. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | While a 137-foot best is nothing to rave about, it feels better than the number it suggests. Pedal feel is better than some other subcompacts, and the ABS felt reasonably sophisticated (e.g., no humming or intermittent lock-ups). |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | With "Auto AWD" mode selected, the SX4 does a decent job of doing what it's told. There's good balance with moderate understeer and the steering weight is appropriately heavy. With "Auto AWD" mode selected, I was happily rewarded with a good amount of vehicle control through the throttle. Conversely, in FWD, lifting off the throttle while cornering merely exaggerated a tendency for oversteer. The best slalom run was in "Auto AWD," using both steering and throttle to rotate and plant the rear for each cone. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 74.4 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 24 City 30 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 20.9 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 11.0 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,968 |
| Length (in.) | 162.8 |
| Width (in.) | 69.1 |
| Height (in.) | 63.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 98.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 58.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.8 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 38.1 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 54.3 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 7 years / 100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not Available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Stability control | Not Available |
| Rollover protection | Not Available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not Available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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