Maruti SX4

ns. It represents Suzuki’s new vision for compact cars and is new to the Suzuki line-up of fine automobile products.

Suzuki crossed DNA with innovation and tradition to produce an unprecedented vehicle that offers some of the best features of both a sporty compact and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The model’s dynamic yet elegant X-over design tells of a freestyle approach to life. Its combination of responsive driving dynamics and available 4X4 capability sets new standards in performance as well as enabling new car lifestyle possibilities. Like all Suzuki vehicles, the Suzuki SX4 embodies Suzuki’s "Way of Life!" philosophy and brand vision in that it will be a pleasure to drive, use, and own.

Exterior


The Suzuki SX4 is styled to look good in any setting. Fusing the dynamism of SUVs with the elegance of passenger cars resulted in poise and presence beyond the model’s compact size. A flowing form, which is elegant in its simplicity, sits atop a purposefully dynamic and substantial underlying structure. A low, rising waistline and large, triangular windows fore of the front doors give rise to a characteristic sporty wedge shape indicative of dynamic performance, while the overfenders and wide tracks help create an appearance of stability and traction.

Interior


The "X-over" design continues inside. Soothing curves and forms gently wrap around the occupants and add to the quality look and feel of the materials and fabrics. Circular motifs and a flowing centre panel-used to critical acclaim in other Suzuki models-tell of the car’s dynamic performance and of an active lifestyle.

The two-tone interior is mainly black and highlighted with metallic coloured accents and wedge-shaped motifs, for a look that is both refined and aggressive. The ergonomic design of the instrument panel affords intuitive use of key meters and controls. The large three-ring meter cluster provides important information at a glance and echoes the metallic, circular motifs of the side air outlets and other controls, bringing cohesion to the overall dynamism.

The centre panel houses an audio system, climate control dials, and other amenities in a striking example of function and form. The large dials of the optional fully automatic air conditioner have ring lights, which make them easier to see and use while adding to the interior’s refined feel. Both the air conditioner and audio system are flush with the surface in keeping with the sophistication and quality levels. Higher model grades are equipped with a high-quality, eight-speaker (four speakers and four tweeters) audio system.

The roomy interior offers plenty of legroom and shoulder room, even for the rear passengers. Nonetheless, comfort is taken to a higher level without relying solely on space. The seats’ configuration and positioning afford natural seating postures, a key factor in comfortable long-distance travel. Plus, ideal seat heights, large door openings, and high ground clearance ease access. The rear seats are slightly higher, so even the rear occupants enjoy a liberating field of vision.

The rear seats are split 60:40 to enable stowage of long items while still seating one or two rear passengers. They can be tumbled forward to create an almost fully flat luggage room floor. The luggage room has a capacity of 270 litres (VDA), which increases to 625 litres (VDA) when the rear seats are tumbled forward.