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Review of Suzuki SX4 S-cross 2017: model appearance, interior, specifications, security systems, prices and configurations. At the end of the article - a test drive of the 2017 Suzuki SX4 S-cross!

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In the summer of 2016, the Japanese automaker Suzuki officially declassified appearance a restyled version of the compact crossover SX4, which is better known on the European market as the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. The debut of the new product took place in the fall of the same year in Paris. According to official data, the production of the model is established at Magyar Suzuki’s own plant, located in the small Hungarian Esztergom.

Exterior of Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 2017

The external dimensions of the crossover have grown slightly and are now:

• Length– 4.3 m;
• Width– 1.785 m;
• Height– 1.585 m;
• Distance between rear and front axle– 2.6 m.

The manufacturer offered future owners a choice of 9 body color options, including four new ones: Canyon Brown, Sphere Blue, Energetic Red and Mineral Gray. There is also a choice of several alloy wheel designs.

Interior design of Es-X 4 Es-Cross 2017

The driver's seat has well-thought-out ergonomics, so even if you find yourself behind the wheel for the first time of this car, you won’t have to get used to the arrangement of buttons and switches.

The five-seater interior of the car boasts comfortable front seats, as well as a folding rear sofa, which can easily accommodate 3 adult passengers. Between the front seats there is a small armrest, cup holder and handle hand brake.

Technical specifications Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 2017

1. 1.6-liter 16-valve naturally aspirated engine, developing 117 “stallions” and 156 Nm of rotational thrust, available at 4400 rpm. This engine can be paired with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmission. automatic transmission. In the first case, acceleration from 0 to 100 will be 11 seconds, and in the second – 12.4 seconds, while maximum speed equal to 180 and 170 km/h, respectively. Average consumption fuel does not exceed 6 liters, but if you want to save money, you can fully invest in the figure of 5.5 l/100 km.
2. A turbocharged 1.4-liter BOOSTERJET petrol engine capable of producing 140 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque. With such power unit the crossover will easily accelerate to 200 km/h, exchanging the first hundred in just 7.6 seconds. Unlike the 1.6-liter “brother”, this engine is equipped exclusively with a 6-level “automatic”, which does not significantly affect the fuel consumption rate, varying between 5.9-6.3 l/100 km.

Note that on the European market the SX4 S-Cross engine line has been supplemented by a 112-horsepower liter gasoline engine and a 120-horsepower 1.6-liter turbodiesel.

Structurally, the crossover remained unchanged. The front suspension is represented by classic MacPherson struts, and the rear suspension is a semi-independent beam. Rack and pinion control boasts the presence of an electric booster, and brake system– disc brakes (with ventilation on the front axle) and a wide range of electronic assistants.

Safety Suzuki S-Cross 2017

• Stabilization system, exchange rate stability and ABS;
• Emergency deceleration assistance system;
• Hill hold system, which helps the driver when starting from a slope;
• Front and rear parking sensors;
• Cruise control with speed limiter;
• 7 airbags (front, side and curtain);
• Safety pedal assembly;
• Seat belts with pretensioners front and rear;
• Child locks and ISOFIX seat anchorages.

Despite its compact dimensions, in terms of safety the restyled Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is in no way inferior to its larger and more technologically advanced “brother” - the Suzuki Vitara.

Equipment and price of the 2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

Note that even in standard equipment the car received rich equipment, including:

• Steel wheels R16;
• Light tinting of windows;
• Heated rear window;
• Electric tailgate;
• Front fog lights;
• Heated power side mirrors;
• Multifunction steering wheel;
• On-board computer;
• Full power accessories;
• Central locking with remote control;
• Air conditioner;
• Audio player with 4 speakers;
• Cruise control;
• Heated front seats;
• Front and side airbags + curtains;
• Child locks and ISOFIX seat anchorages;
• Systems: ABS, Brake Assist and EBD;
• Immobilizer.

• 16" light alloy wheels;
• Chrome roof rails;
• LED front and rear optics;
• Light/rain sensors;
• Deep tinted windows;
• Automatically dimming interior mirror;
• Steering wheel trimmed with genuine leather;
• Dual-zone climate control;
• Advanced multimedia complex with a 7” touch screen;
• Cup holders for second row passengers;
• Adjustable backrest of the rear sofa;
• Hill hold system;
• Front and rear parking sensors;
• LED running lights.

Conclusion

The updated Suzuki SX4, known in Europe as the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, is a car that captivates with its solid appearance, a wide range of standard equipment and spacious interior, and also offering its potential owner, in an all-wheel drive version, good off-road capabilities. However, the car’s most important trump card in the fight against Korean and German competitors is one of the best price, reliability and equipment ratios in the class, which for most buyers will be the main appeal for purchase.

The Suzuki SX4 (full name - Sport Crossover Seasons) was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. To create the model, the Japanese concern Suzuki joined forces with the Italian company Fiat.

The car was built on the Suzuki Swift platform, slightly changing the height parameters. The SX4 crossover turned out to be wedge-shaped, with protruding bumpers. The exterior was formed due to slanting, widely spaced headlights, a “chopped off” rear part and stylish lights that combined a brake light and side lights combined with emergency lights.

First generation

The 2006 Suzuki SX4 was offered to the buyer in two versions: all-wheel drive (4WD) and front-wheel drive (2WD). The first option was equipped electronic system automatic transmission selection:

The configuration of the Suzuki SX4 depended entirely on the wishes of the buyer and on appearance selected model. There were two options: Outdoor Line and Urban Line. The difference was significant. The off-road version of the Outdoor Line is, in fact, an SUV with a reinforced body, all-wheel drive and increased dimensions by several centimeters in all main parameters (length, height and width). Urban Line is an urban-type crossover, front-wheel drive with average characteristics.

Power point

The Suzuki SX4, whose characteristics required powerful traction, was equipped with an engine of the buyer's choice. Two Japanese-made gasoline engines and one diesel engine (Fiat) were offered. Installed on the basic version gasoline engine with a cylinder capacity of 1.5 liters and a power of 99 hp. With. Top-category crossovers were equipped with a 1.6-liter engine with a power of 107 hp. With. The Italian diesel engine developed a thrust of 120 hp. With. with a cylinder displacement of 1.9 liters.

Transmission

Both gasoline engines Suzuki SX4 combined with manual five-speed gearbox transmission It was best option. Diesel engine equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. On Suzuki model SX4 2WD in some cases a 4-speed was installed automatic transmission transmission This was carried out at the request of the buyer.

Suzuki SX4, 2007

Just a year after the start of production, the car was considered one of the best in the world classification. Equipment and Suzuki equipment SX4, technical specifications, parameters - all this was actually high level. There were six airbags in the cabin (two large front and four side). The car was equipped with several systems that regulate movement, these are ABS - anti-lock brakes, ESP - stabilization option, EBD - automatic brake force distribution.

There were many electrical innovations in the cabin, electric drives on all windows and rear-view mirrors, both internal and external, heated mirrors, rear and windshield and front seats, climate control, multi-layer air conditioning, a powerful audio system with a four-disc CD changer.

Restyling

In 2010, the Suzuki SX4, the technical characteristics of which remained the same, was slightly modernized; the changes affected only the appearance. The car received a new integrated front bumper with an air intake and a radiator grille with a large pattern. Also installed wheel disks made of light alloy 16 inches.

The interior has a new finish, sound insulation has noticeably improved engine compartment. The air conditioning and climate control unit has become more compact and has its own display. An additional subwoofer-type speaker is located at the bottom of the center console. The instrument complex has changed color scheme, the instrument needles have lost their intense shades. After the restyling, the all-wheel drive version of the Suzuki SX4 began to be equipped with an automatic transmission.

Second generation

In 2013, the Suzuki New SX4 crossover was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The car demonstrated a number of innovations and received a radically modified platform. The exterior has become more modern and stylish. The contours have acquired characteristic signs of sportiness. The New SX4 immediately gained numerous fans among European motorists. At the same time, the first generation crossover still remained in demand; it began to be sold under the name Suzuki SX4 Classic.

New SX4 equipment

The second generation car is supplied to the Russian market in three versions: GL, GLX, GLX-Plus. Basic equipment includes:

The GLX package includes all of the above, plus separate climate control.

GLX-Plus entitles you to all accessories included in GL and GLX, and also includes additional navigation system and a double panoramic sunroof with a format of 800x560 mm.

Suzuki SX4: reviews

During the entire production period, there was only one case when the management of the Suzuki concern initiated a recall of a significant number of cars for technical reasons. The reason for this was a malfunction of the hand brake, which did not always work due to a slight misalignment of the thrust. The defect was not considered dangerous, however, the entire batch of cars suspected of having this defect was modified at Suzuki service centers.

Concern management Special attention pays to routine maintenance of SX4 cars, this is part of Suzuki's policy. The measures are fully justified, since attentive attitude towards customers increases the level of demand.

In general, the Suzuki SX4 model, reviews of which have remained positive for a long time, did not cause any problems to the owners. Buyers unanimously noted the reliability of the design, the almost unlimited resource of components and assemblies, and ease of operation. According to many owners, the car adequately represents the Japanese automotive industry.

A small, inexpensive car with an unusual image and great capabilities is a good temptation for the buyer. So automakers compete in this area, offering a variety of options.

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Suzuki Motor Rus, the official importer of Suzuki, decided that a regular test drive for the presentation of the modernized SX4 crossover would not be enough. And instead they staged a gaming event called “Press Quest” in the spirit of computer games.

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40 centimeters (SX4 Sedan) Test Drive

Recently, sales of the Suzuki SX4 sedan began in our country. Interestingly, this car is built on the basis of the crossover of the same name, but unlike it, it is offered only in a front-wheel drive version.

In Russia, as well as throughout the world, sales of crossovers are growing by leaps and bounds. Moreover, many models are included in the relatively affordable price niche of up to $30,000. They are the ones who are in the highest demand among buyers; Some of them even had months-long queues at dealers. These representatives of the clan of “asphalt” SUVs will be discussed in our review.

In July 2016, the Japanese company Suzuki officially declassified the restyled version of the compact crossover Suzuki SX4 (called S-Cross in Europe), the public debut of which took place that same fall at a car show in Paris. The modernization clearly benefited the car - it became prettier in appearance, acquired new turbo engines and received wider multimedia capabilities. And in this form, the SUV will return to the Russian market in October 2016, after an almost year-long absence.

Externally, the differences between the restyled Suzuki SX4 and the pre-reform car are obvious, or more precisely, on the “face”: from the front, the SUV tried on a huge “toothy” radiator grille, slightly frowning optics and a raised bumper, thanks to which it began to look more attractive and respectable. From other angles, the car has remained virtually unchanged, except that it received new lights with diode sections.

External dimensions of Suzuki SX4 2017 model year are: 4300 mm in length, 1585 mm in height and 1785 mm in width. To the distance between wheelsets the five-door has 2600 mm, and the clearance under the “belly” is 180 mm. The curb weight of the car varies from 1085 to 1230 kg.

The interior of the crossover has undergone less significant changes, but still acquired a more civilized look due to the new multimedia complex with a 7-inch touch screen and has become better and more expensively finished.

Otherwise, the car has retained all the advantages of its predecessor - an informative and concise “instrumentation”, a stylish three-spoke steering wheel and a five-seater layout with comfortable seats.

The trunk of the updated version of the Suzuki SX4 has the correct configuration and holds from 440 to 875 liters, depending on the position of the rear sofa, the backs of which are laid on a flat floor. In the niche under the raised floor there is a compact spare tire.

Specifications. On Russian market The restyled SUV will be offered with two petrol in-line fours.

• The initial version is a naturally aspirated unit (migrated from its predecessor) with a volume of 1.6 liters with distributed fuel supply and a 16-valve timing structure, producing 117 “mares” at 6000 rpm and 156 Nm of rotating thrust at 4400 rpm.
• An alternative to it is a 1.4-liter Boosterjet series engine with a turbocharger, 16 valves and direct injection, whose potential is 140 Horse power at 5500 rpm and 220 Nm of available torque at 1500-4000 rpm.

The “junior” unit can be equipped with a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission, but the “higher” versions can only have two pedals.

By default, the crossover is front-wheel drive, and a plug-in one is available for an additional fee. four-wheel drive Allgrip with multi-plate clutch driving the rear axle.

Depending on the modification, the restyled Suzuki SX4 overcomes the starting “spurt” to 100 km/h in 9.5-12.4 seconds, accelerates to the maximum to 170-200 km/h and “eats” no more than 5.2-5.7 liters of fuel per mixed “hundred”.

• In addition, for Europeans, the base is a 1.0-liter in-line three-cylinder turbo engine, producing 112 “horses” at 5500 rpm and 170 Nm at 2000-3500 rpm.
• A 1.6-liter supercharged diesel engine is also provided, with 120 horsepower at 3750 rpm and 320 Nm at 1750 rpm.

Structurally, the Suzuki SX4 2017 model year has not changed: a monocoque body with abundant use of high-strength steels, independent front architecture with MacPherson struts, a semi-independent rear beam, electric power steering and brake “pancakes” on each wheel (with front ventilation) with ABS, EBD and other electronics.

Options and prices. In Russia, the restyled Suzuki SX4 2016-2017 is offered in GL and GLX trim levels starting at 1,179,000 rubles.
The list of standard equipment for the crossover includes: seven airbags, heated front seats, ESP, ABS, 16-inch wheels, an audio system with four speakers, electric windows on all doors, air conditioning, fog lights, cruise, heated side mirrors with electric adjustments , as well as other “gadgets”.
A car with an automatic transmission will cost from 1,269,000 rubles, for an all-wheel drive version you will have to pay at least 1,329,000 rubles, the GLX modification cannot be bought for less than 1,409,000 rubles, and a solution with a 140-horsepower engine costs from 1,519,000 rubles.
An extremely “stuffed” SUV (in addition to the above-mentioned functions) “shows off”: 16-inch alloy wheels, all-LED optics, light and rain sensors, a multimedia complex, dual-zone “climate”, engine start with a button, a navigator, a rear-view camera, 360-degree parking sensors and an uphill start assist system.