Suzuki SX4

Yearly history

2007

The North American market model arrived in 2006 for the 2007 model year, as Suzuki's entry-level AWD vehicle. Differences from the European model are the offering of AWD as standard (2WD Version available in Canada, Europe, Israel, and China while AWD is optional in Canada) and only with the 2.0 L J20A 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) I4 gasoline engine with a timing chain instead of a timing belt. The cars were only available with a 4-speed Aisin 60-40LE automatic transmission in 2007.

In 2007, Suzuki Auto posted the best year-end close in company history, with SX4 sales a primary contributor to this success.^[15]

2008

The United States base model year 2008 was the five-door hatchback (marketed as the SX4 Crossover) and included "intelligent" All Wheel Drive (iAWD), power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player with MP3 capability, and keyless entry. Available were anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, fog lights, and an advanced key in a Touring package. Suzuki sold nearly 75,000 Suzuki SX4s and Fiat Sedicis in Europe in 2008. This was the second best-selling car in Hungary in 2008, after the Suzuki Swift.

Suzuki Indonesia launched the Suzuki SX4 X-Road, a base variant of the SX4 in Indonesia. This version uses rear drum brakes (disc on non CBU X-Over), unique wheels, a body kit, and no rear spoiler.

2009

The model year of 2009 saw SX4 sedans with standard GPS navigation systems manufactured by Garmin with Bluetooth, weather, and a gas station locator.^[16]

The United States sedan of the SX4 (marketed as the SX4 Sport) is only available in front-wheel drive (FWD). Except for the absence of iAWD, the option packages for the SX4 Sport closely matched those available for the SX4 Crossover. The sedan's boot has 515 liters of cargo capacity.^[17]

Both the 1.6 L FWD hatchback^[18] and 1.6 L FWD sedan models^[19] available in Israel (four-speed automatic only) and Malaysia, are fully imported from Japan.

Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the SX4 are available, although not all combinations of drivetrain and body style may be available in a given market (for instance, until the latter part of the model year of 2008, the United States SX4 Crossover was only available with iAWD). The AWD models use an electronically controlled iAWD three-mode four-wheel drive system, user-selectable between front-wheel drive 2WD mode, automatic AWD AUTO mode, and AWD LOCK 50:50 split permanent AWD LOCK mode which can only be used up to 64 km/h (40 mph), after that it switches to AWD AUTO mode.

2010

The 2010 SX4 received changes to the grille, instrument cluster, climate controls, and door trim, as well as a restructured cargo hold, removing the fold-up rear seats in favor of an 'arena seating' raised rear seat layout. Non-fleet all-wheel-drive models added new rear skid plates. They were also upgraded with front (ventilated) and rear (solid) disc brakes, six airbags (front, side, and curtain), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), cruise control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - optional in 1.6 L models.

A SportBack model offered a lowered sport-tuned suspension, body kit, and a rear spoiler, but does include a roof rack.^[20]

Since the 2010 model year, the SX4 five-door hatchback is available with a 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine, 2.0 L DOHC VVT engine J20B (different from the J20A used from 2007 through 2009, and thus not interchangeable) and 2.0 L DDiS diesel engine (16-valve, 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp) with 320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) torque) on the AWD version.

The 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine revised to the new CO₂ emission control standards Euro 5 regulations. Engine power was increased from 107 to 120 PS (79 to 88 kW; 106 to 118 hp). The U.S.-market cars received a new 2.0 L engine (J20B) with output increased from 143 to 150 PS (105 to 110 kW; 141 to 148 hp), and features lower fuel consumption.

The car is available with either a new six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission for 1.6 L engined cars. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters comes with a 2.0 L inline-four engine and is rated 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS) at 6000 rpm. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, the same engine is rated 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) at 6200 rpm.

The Indonesian-market SX4 received updates, including a new speedometer, a redesigned dashboard, new road wheels, grille design, mid-bass speaker, HID projector headlamps, and an AUX port on the head unit. The X-Road variant was discontinued due to low sales.

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  First facelift Suzuki SX4 crossover (Australia)
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  Facelift European market Suzuki SX4 crossover
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  Second facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Chile)
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  Second facelift Suzuki SX4 crossover (China)
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  Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China)
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  Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China)
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  Third facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China)
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  Third facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China)

2012

Suzuki Indonesia launched a new variant, named RC1. The SX4 RC1 included more accessories, such as new bumpers, a rear upper spoiler, twin mufflers, 17-inch wheels, and LED headlamps.^[21]

Stability control and rear disc brakes became standard on all US models including FWD models (previously was standard only on AWD models).

The second facelift occurred with a new front bumper and a wider grille.

2013

Navigation was added as an optional feature on US models and the front fascia was redesigned. This was the last model year for US and Canada sales.

2014

Last model year for this generation in most other markets except for China.

Engines

• i-AWD=Intelligent All Wheel Drive System

Maruti Suzuki version

In 2007, Maruti Suzuki launched the Indian version of the SX4 sedan with minor cosmetic differences compared to the models assembled and marketed elsewhere.

The cars were initially equipped with the 1.6 L gasoline engine, without VVT, with 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,600 rpm and 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. It was later updated to the 1.6 L engine with VVT.

Maruti introduced a compressed natural gas (CNG) factory-fitted kit in August 2010.

In February 2011, a diesel version was introduced.^[22] It uses the Fiat 1.3 L (DDiS) engine with variable geometry turbo.

SX4-FCV

An experimental Suzuki concept car using alternative power includes an 80 kW hydrogen fuel cell and 68 kW electric motor. The car has a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) with 250 km range. The car was unveiled in 2008 Hokkaido Tōyako summit,^[23] and later in 2008 Paris International Motor Show.^[24]

Suzuki SX4 WRC

This section does not cite any sources. (November 2023)

At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Suzuki announced it would enter the FIA World Rally Championship, with the factory-backed Suzuki World Rally Team in the World Rally Car category in 2007, using the Suzuki SX4 WRC.

Safety

The SX4 achieved four stars safety rating from Euro NCAP in 2006.^[25]

Facelift

The SX4 S-Cross design was updated in September 2016 with numerous improvements. The car received a new front-end design, tail lights, alloy wheels with 10-mm wider tires, and more efficient headlights, the position lamps now have energy-saving LEDs and function as daytime running lights. The interior design utilizes an updated soft-touch dashboard pad, framing highlights for the center panel, and newly designed seat fabric.^[50]

Brand new direct injection turbocharged "Boosterjet" engine series was also introduced. The inline-three 1.0 L K10C rated at 82 kW (111 PS) / 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) and inline-four 1.4 L K14C rated at 103 kW (140 PS) / 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft). It is shared with the Vitara and Swift. The new 1.4 L turbo engine received slightly different ancillaries and ECU and complied with the Euro 6 emission standards. During development, Suzuki's engineers virtually eliminated the typical delay in turbo power delivery by installing the specially developed compact turbocharger attached directly to the cylinder head as well as incorporating the exhaust manifold into the cylinder head casting. This design ensures optimum gas flow with minimal heat loss through to the turbo unit. The turbocharger has a boost pressure of 1.1 Bar.^[51] The 1.0 L engine is mated to a 5-speed manual as standard, with a 6-speed manual for the 1.4 L engine, while the 6-speed automatic transmission is also available both engines. For most markets outside Europe, the 1.6 L petrol engine is still available instead of the new 1.0 L "Boosterjet" turbo engine for the lower model. It is only available with a 6-speed automatic transmission, replacing both 5-speed manual and CVT transmissions.

The facelifted S-Cross was launched in August 2017 in Ecuador. It was offered through Chevrolet, but still marketed with Suzuki's badges.^[26][27] Chevrolet stopped offering S-Cross when Suzuki re-entered the Ecuadorian market in August 2021.^[52]

Both petrol and diesel engines in Europe were discontinued in April 2020 and replaced with a turbocharged 1.4 L K14D "Boosterjet SHVS" mild hybrid engine due to the implementation of European 6d emission standard. The engine received a dual VVT system, new design fuel injectors, and a higher-pressure fuel pump.^[53] It is now rated at 95 kW (129 PS) / 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft). The mild hybrid system consists of a 48V lithium-ion battery, Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), and 48V-12V (DC/DC) converter to power components requiring lower voltage including lights, audio, and air conditioning. The ISG acts as both a generator and starter motor, is belt driven, and assists the petrol engine during vehicle take off. This system adds 10 kW (13.6 PS) / 53 N⋅m (39 lb⋅ft).

The facelifted version of the SX4 S-Cross was launched in India on 28 September 2017. The 1.6 L DDiS 320 turbo-diesel engine was not available for the facelifted model and only available in a mild hybrid setup, with a 48V belted alternator-starter unit coupled to the 1.3 L DDiS 200 turbo-diesel engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Due to BS6 norms being implemented since 1 April 2020, the diesel was discontinued. A petrol model was introduced in August 2020 with a 1.5 L K15B engine with 12V mild hybrid and an option of a 4-speed automatic transmission.^[54] In 2017, the Indian S-Cross contains over 95% local parts.^[55]

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  SX4 S-Cross SZ4 (UK; facelift)
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  SX4 S-Cross SZ4 (UK; facelift)

Safety

The SX4 S-Cross achieved a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating when it was first released in 2013.^[56] The same result was also issued by ANCAP in 2013^[57] and ASEAN NCAP in 2015.^[58]

Powertrain

The turbocharged 1.4 L direct injection engine with belt-driven 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) mild hybrid system is also carried over from the previous model for the European market. The engine rated at 129 PS (127 hp; 95 kW) and 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft; 24 kg⋅m) of torque, the electric motor produces 13.6 PS (13 hp; 10 kW) and 53 N⋅m (39 lb⋅ft; 5 kg⋅m) of torque.^[61] It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and is available for both front-wheel or all-wheel-drive configurations. Strong hybrid version with Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and automated manual transmission "Auto Gear Shift (AGS)" that was seen in 2022 Vitara/Escudo Hybrid is expected to come in summer 2022.^[61] The old conventional 1.4 L turbocharged engine from the previous generation is retained for markets outside Europe.

The combined fuel consumption for the 1.4 L turbo mild hybrid engine is claimed more economical than its predecessor and competitors.^[64] The car achieved fuel economy rating between 5.3–6.1 L/100 km (53–46 mpg_‑imp; 44–39 mpg_‑US; 19–16 km/L) depending on drive layout and transmission option, according to WLTP test.^[65]

SX4

SX4 S-Cross