Suzuki SX4

[Imaj]

It's supposed to be based on some Fiat, does Fiat has a Theta based Xover?

[thegriffon]

Other way round, the Fiat is based on this - it's about the size of the pre-2006 RX4 and Ford EcoSport - more of an all-road wagon than an SUV though. Also these were meant to be embargoed until Dec 1 ;-)

[Sixty8panther]

not bad..... for a Suzuki.

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

Isn't this supposed to replace the Aerio SX?

[OCcarnut]

Isn't this supposed to replace the Aerio SX?

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Yes, although there may be some overlap between the arrival of SX4 and the elimination of the current SX.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

So, it's coming to the States?

[OCcarnut]

So, it's coming to the States?

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Yes, its coming here and I believe that it should be on sale by this time next year, maybe a little sooner.

[Cremazie]

:) I like it, I really like the "S" it looks more and more like Superman all the time ;)

[Variance]

A little more info via Autoweek:

First Drive: 2007 Suzuki SX4
Re-creating the small crossover

BOB GRITZINGER
Posted Date: 11/30/05

If you thought Suzuki offered one small crossover vehicle in its Aerio five-door hatch, think again. Next September the Japanese automaker will introduce the slightly larger 2007 SX4, which it will market as a small “sport crossover vehicle.”

Premiering at the 2006 New York auto show in spring, SX4 will take on a wave of small-on-the-outside, big-and-practical-on-the-inside entries such as the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Verso and Toyota Yaris.

In SX4, Suzuki aims to capitalize on its heritage and strength in four-wheel-drive sport/utility vehicles. It must also overcome acknowledged Suzuki negatives: odd styling and weak chassis.

The SX4 could be the remedy. Styling is improved, whether in the more rugged sport/ute trim with fender flares and tough-looking lower front and rear fascia accents, or in the cleaner
Euro trim. While “sporty” isn’t the first word we’d use to describe SX4, test drives reveal minimal chassis roll, predictable steering, good brakes, stability at high speed, and excellent suspension control devoid of harshness.

The five-door SX4 is powered by a 2.0-liter, 147-hp, 135-lb-ft inline four-cylinder. The SX4 comes in front-wheel drive or electronically coupled four-wheel drive, each with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

With U.S. sales estimated at 30,000 annually, SX4 is expected to play a key role in doubling Suzuki’s overall U.S. sales to 200,000 units in 2007.

Link: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103702