The Suzuki SX4 is a
subcompact car
Subcompact car is a North American classification for cars smaller than a compact car. It is broadly equivalent to the B-segment (Europe), supermini (Great Britain) or A0-class (China) classifications.
According to the U.S. Environmental Prote ...
and
crossover
Crossover may refer to:
Entertainment
Albums and songs
* ''Cross Over'' (Dan Peek album)
* ''Crossover'' (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles album), 1987
* ''Crossover'' (Intrigue album)
* ''Crossover'' (Hitomi Shimatani album)
* ''Crossover'' (Yoshino ...
produced by Japanese automaker
Suzuki
is a Japan, Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Minami-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan. Suzuki manufactures automobiles, motorcycles, All-terrain vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard motor, outboard marine engines, wheelchairs ...
since 2006. A successor of the
Aerio tall
hatchback
A hatchback is a car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area. Hatchbacks may feature fold-down second row seating, where the interior can be reconfigured to prioritize passenger or cargo volume. ...
and
sedan, the first-generation model was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front and four-wheel drive and as a rebadged version in Europe called the Fiat Sedici.
In 2013, the second generation was launched, called Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (or Suzuki S-Cross in India)— now exclusively a
subcompact crossover SUV
Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact ...
. The first- and second-generation SX4s sold alongside one another until 2014. The SX4 sedan was replaced with the
Suzuki Ciaz. The third-generation model was introduced in 2021 as a heavily modified version of the previous model, and only produced in Hungary for the European market. For the Indian market, the S-Cross was replaced by the taller
Grand Vitara.
The SX4 is an abbreviation of "Sports X-over 4 Seasons". The SX4 designation was previously used by
American Motors Corporation
American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954. At the time, it was the ...
(AMC) from 1981 to 1983 for a sporty liftback model in its line of all-wheel-drive
AMC Eagle
AMC may refer to:
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* AMC Networks, an American entertainment company
** AMC (TV channel)
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*** ...
passenger cars.
First generation (GY/EY/RW; 2006)
The SX4 continues Suzuki's focus on
mini SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definitio ...
s and
subcompact SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definitio ...
s, like
Jimny/SJ, and
Vitara/Escudo. The car was created as a result of a joint development agreement between Suzuki and
Fiat
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. (, , ; originally FIAT, it, Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino, lit=Italian Automobiles Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and since 2021 a subsidiary ...
signed in April 2003.
It was introduced in Japan on 1 December 2005, and internationally at the
76th Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. Designed by
Giorgetto Giugiaro
Giorgetto Giugiaro (; born 7 August 1938) is an Italian automotive designer. He has worked on supercars and popular everyday vehicles. He was born in Garessio, Cuneo, Piedmont.
Giugiaro was named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted ...
's
Italdesign
Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. is a design and engineering company and brand based in Moncalieri, Italy, that traces its roots to the 1968 foundation of Studi Italiani Realizzazione Prototipi S.p.A. by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani. Best k ...
studio, the SX4 replaces the
Aerio (Liana in some markets). Although originally intended solely for Europe, the SX4 is sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. Especially as a 4WD hatchback, the SX4 occupies a specific market niche of
mini SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definitio ...
s. Depending on the market, it was available with petrol engines in the 1.0 to 2.0 L range, and Fiat/Peugeot's 1.3 to 2.0 L diesels.
Based on the
Suzuki Swift
The is a supermini car ( B-segment) produced by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment marque in the European single market, a segment referred to as a supermini in the British Isles. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been a ...
, it was manufactured at the
Magyar Suzuki
Magyar Suzuki Corporation is an automobile manufacturing plant, subsidiary of Suzuki, located in Esztergom, Hungary and founded in 1991 with investments from Suzuki Japan, the Hungarian Government, Itochu and the World Bank. __NOTOC__
History
...
plant in
Esztergom
Esztergom ( ; german: Gran; la, Solva or ; sk, Ostrihom, known by alternative names) is a city with county rights in northern Hungary, northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom County, on the right bank of the river Danu ...
, Hungary;
Manesar
Manesar is a town and municipal corporation, know new Gurugram City in the Gurugram district of the state of Haryana, India and a part of the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. It is an industrial hub.
Its proximity to the burgeoning ci ...
, India;
Bekasi
Bekasi (, su, ) is a city in West Java, Indonesia, located on the eastern border of Jakarta.the city of planet Bekasi is his nickname.It serves as a commuter city within the Jakarta metropolitan area. According to the 2020 Census by Statistic ...
, Indonesia;
Chongqing
Chongqing ( or ; ; Sichuanese dialects, Sichuanese pronunciation: , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ), Postal Romanization, alternately romanized as Chungking (), is a Direct-administered municipalities of China, municipality in Southwes ...
, China and
Sagara Sagara may refer to:
People
* Sagara (ethnic group), a people of Tanzania
* Sagara (Vedic king), Ikshvaku dynasty
* Sagara clan, a clan of 16th century Japan
* Sekihotai (Sagara Souzou), a leader of the Sekihotai military unit during the Boshin ...
, Japan. Production in Hungary was expected to be 60,000 units per year — two thirds to be sold by Suzuki and one third by Fiat, badged as the
Sedici.
The SX4 Crossover had also been sold in Indonesia since 2007. Earlier models were directly imported from Japan and marketed as the SX4 X-Over. However, locally assembled versions were introduced a year later due to higher market demand. The locally assembled versions were then equipped with four-wheel disc brakes and a multi-information display. The Indonesian produced SX4 was also exported to Thailand. The SX4 sedan was also sold in Indonesia as the Suzuki Neo Baleno from 2008 until 2011.
Engines included the 1.5 L gasoline version that was identical to the one used in the
Swift
Swift or SWIFT most commonly refers to:
* SWIFT, an international organization facilitating transactions between banks
** SWIFT code
* Swift (programming language)
* Swift (bird), a family of birds
It may also refer to:
Organizations
* SWIFT, ...
, a 1.6 L gasoline (with
VVT) with maximum output of (which powers the SX4 Sedan sold in India by
Maruti), the 1.6 L
VVT version also used in the new
Grand Vitara, and a , 1.9 L DDIS — along with the
Fiat diesel engine with a maximum output of and maximum torque of .
The SX4 was initially released as a five-door
hatchback
A hatchback is a car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area. Hatchbacks may feature fold-down second row seating, where the interior can be reconfigured to prioritize passenger or cargo volume. ...
body style, marketed as the SX4 Crossover. With boot space of 300 liters (270 liters VDA) and 60:40 split fold rear seats, they have a tumble/roll configuration that allows for a flat load area up to a maximum volume of 1045 liters (625 liters VDA).
The
sedan model, marketed as the SX4 Sport, debuted at the
2007 New York International Auto Show and was released in Japan, India and a few Eastern European markets. It replaced the
Suzuki Aerio
The Suzuki Aerio (also called the Liana – ''Life In A New Age'' – in China, Pakistan, Europe, Israel, South Asia, Taiwan and Australia or Baleno for sedan version in Indonesia) is a subcompact car that was built by Suzuki. It was introduced i ...
sedan and also the
Daewoo-based Suzuki Forenza sedan and
station wagon
A station wagon ( US, also wagon) or estate car ( UK, also estate), is an automotive body-style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door ( ...
.
File:Suzuki SX4 GLS - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg, Suzuki SX4 crossover (UK, pre-facelift)
File:2007 Suzuki SX4 (GYB) 4WD hatchback (2015-07-09) 02.jpg, Rear view of Suzuki SX4 crossover (Australia)
File:Suzuki SX4 20090801 rear.JPG, European and facelifted Taiwanese market SX4 tail lights
File:SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN YC11S 2015 10 001.JPG, Pre-facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan with projector headlights (Japan)
File:2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan 1.6 (rear).jpg, Rear view of Suzuki SX4 sedan (Europe)
File:Suzuki SX4 innen.JPG, Interior
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'' I4 gasoline engine with a timing chain instead of a timing belt. The cars were only available with a 4 speed
Aisin
is a Japanese corporation that develops and produces components and systems for the automotive industry. Aisin is a Fortune Global 500 company, ranked 359 rankings. Aisin is a member of the Toyota Group of companies.
Aisin was founded in 1965 ...
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.
;2008
The United States base price (model year 2008) for the five-door hatchback (marketed as the SX4 Crossover) 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
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a automobile safety, safety anti-Skid (automobile), skid Brake, braking system used on aircraft and on land motor vehicle, vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. ABS operates by preventing t ...
,
traction control
A traction control system (TCS), also known as ASR (from german: Antriebsschlupfregelung, lit=drive slippage regulation), is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicle ...
,
stability control
Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a car handling, vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of Tract ...
, fog lights, and an advanced key in a Touring package. Suzuki sold nearly 75000 Suzuki SX4s and Fiat Sedicis in Europe in 2008. This was the second best-selling car in
Hungary
Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia a ...
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.
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.
Both the 1.6 L FWD hatchback and 1.6 L FWD sedan models 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
Four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, refers to a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case ...
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 , 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
An airbag is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag designed to inflate extremely quickly, then quickly deflate during a collision. It consists of the airbag cushion, a flexible fabric bag, an inflation module, and an impact sensor. T ...
(front, side and curtain),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
Cruise control
Cruise control (also known as speed control, cruise command, autocruise, or tempomat) is a system that automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle. The system is a servomechanism that takes over the throttle of the car to maintain a ste ...
and
Electronic Stability Program
Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction ( skiddi ...
(ESP) - optional in 1.6 L models.
A SportBack model offered a lowered sport tuned suspension, body kit, rear spoiler, and comes without a roof rack.
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 in 2007 to 2009; and thus not interchangeable) and 2.0 L DDiS diesel engine (16 valve, with torque) on the AWD version.
The 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine revised to the new CO
2 emission control standards
Euro 5
The European emission standards are vehicle emission standards for pollution from the use of new land surface vehicles sold in the European Union and EEA member states and the UK, and ships in EU waters. The standards are defined in a seri ...
regulations. Engine power was increased from 107 to 120 bhp. The United States received a new 2.0 L engine (J20B) with output increased from 143 to 150 bhp and lower fuel consumption.
The car is available with either a new six-speed
manual or a four-speed
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving c ...
for 1.6 L engined cars. The
continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through a continuous range of gear ratios. This contrasts with other transmissions that provide a limited number of gear ratios in fixed steps. T ...
(CVT) with paddle shifters comes with a 2.0 L
inline-four engine
A straight-four engine (also called an inline-four) is a four-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft.
The vast majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout (with the ...
and is rated at 6000 rpm. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, the same engine is rated at 6200 rpm.
Indonesian market SX4 received updates, including a new speedometer, a redesigned dashboard, new road wheels, grille design, mid-bass speaker, HID projector headlamps, and AUX port on the head unit. The X-Road variant was discontinued due to low sales.
File:2012 Suzuki SX4 (GYB MY11) S 4WD hatchback (2015-07-24) 01.jpg, First facelift Suzuki SX4 crossover (Australia)
File:Suzuki SX4 style (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 30. Oktober 2011, Wuppertal.jpg, Facelift European market Suzuki SX4 crossover
File:Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX Sport 2013.jpg, Second facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (Chile)
File:2016 Chang'an-Suzuki SX4 (facelift), front 8.4.18.jpg, Facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China)
File:2016 Chang'an-Suzuki SX4 (facelift), rear 8.4.18.jpg, Facelift Suzuki SX4 hatchback (China)
File:Suzuki SX4 sedan facelift II China 2015-04-06.jpg, Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China)
File:2015 Chang'an-Suzuki SX4 sedan (facelift), rear 8.4.18.jpg, Facelift Suzuki SX4 sedan (China)
;2012
Suzuki Indonesia launched a new variant, named RC1. The SX-4 RC1 included more accessories, such as new bumpers, a rear upper spoiler, twin mufflers, 17-inch wheels, and LED headlamps.
Stability control and rear disc brakes became standard on all US models including FWD models (previously was standard only on AWD models).
Second facelift occurred with new front bumper and 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
![Maruti Suzuki SX4 Sports kit (rear qtr)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Maruti_Suzuki_SX4_Sports_kit_%28rear_qtr%29.jpg)
In 2007,
Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited, is an Indian automobile manufacturer, based in New Delhi. It was founded in 1981 and owned by the Government of India until 2003, when it was sold to the Japanese automaker ...
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 at 5,600 rpm and 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. It uses the Fiat 1.3 L (
DDiS) engine with variable geometry turbo.
SX4-FCV
![Suzuki SX4-FCV](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Suzuki_SX4-FCV.jpg)
An experimental Suzuki
concept car
A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle, show vehicle or prototype) is a car made to showcase new styling and/or new technology. They are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or ...
using alternative power includes an 80 kW hydrogen fuel cell and 68 kW electric motor. The car has top speed of with 250 km range. The car was unveiled in 2008 Hokkaido Tōyako summit, and later in 2008 Paris International Motor Show.
Suzuki SX4 WRC
![Suzuki SX4 2](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Suzuki_SX4_2.0T_Sport_Sedan_%2810108598985%29.jpg)
At the
2007 Geneva Motor Show, Suzuki announced it would enter the FIA
World Rally Championship
The World Rally Championship (abbreviated as WRC) is the highest level of global competition in the motorsport discipline of rallying, owned and governed by the FIA. There are separate championships for drivers, co-drivers, manufacturers and t ...
, with the factory-backed
Suzuki World Rally Team in the
World Rally Car
A World Rally Car is a racing automobile built to the specific regulations set by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and designed for competition in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The cars were introduced in 1997 as a repl ...
category in 2007, using the
Suzuki SX4 WRC
The Suzuki SX4 WRC is a World Rally Car built for the Suzuki World Rally Team by Suzuki in the World Rally Championship. It is based upon the Suzuki SX4 road car, and was debuted at the 2007 Tour de Corse.
Competition history World Rally Champi ...
.
Safety
The SX4 achieved four stars safety rating from
Euro NCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program) based in Leuven (Belgium) formed in 1996, with the first results released in February ...
in 2006.
Second generation (JY; 2013)
At the
Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show (french: Mondial de l'Automobile) is a biennial auto show in Paris. Held during October, it is one of the most important auto shows, often with many new production automobile and concept car debuts. The show presently take ...
in September 2012, Suzuki unveiled S-Cross Concept, a futuristic study of a
subcompact crossover
Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact ...
, as introduction of an upcoming production model. At that time, Suzuki announced that the S-Cross would be a new model, not a replacement for SX4, whose production was scheduled to continue.
The new SX4 S-Cross design, loosely based on the S-Cross concept, was unveiled at the
2013 Geneva Motor Show. Compared to its predecessor it grew in all directions, being long, wide and tall. The wheelbase measures , more than the earlier model. These dimensions provided additional interior and boot space, compared with liters. The SX4 S-Cross is built at the
Magyar Suzuki
Magyar Suzuki Corporation is an automobile manufacturing plant, subsidiary of Suzuki, located in Esztergom, Hungary and founded in 1991 with investments from Suzuki Japan, the Hungarian Government, Itochu and the World Bank. __NOTOC__
History
...
plant in Hungary. Production of the old SX4 was continued in parallel until 2015 in Japan and India.
All SX4 S-Cross models get FWD as standard with optional AWD dubbed as "AllGrip". It has four selectable driving modes and is claimed to send torque to the rear wheels before a loss in traction can occur.
The European model went on sale in the autumn of 2013. Early models include choice of 1.6 L ''M16A'' petrol engine from previous generation or new ''
Fiat Multijet'' 1.6 L turbodiesel engine, mated with 5- or 6-speed manual (all engines) or CVT (petrol only) transmission.
The new model is Suzuki only, and Fiat replaced the
Sedici with the new
500X.
The SX4 S-Cross is not available in the United States and Canada, since Suzuki has withdrawn from these markets, but it is offered in Brazil and Mexico. It has been launched in India in September 2015, as the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross via
NEXA
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited, is an Indian automobile manufacturer, based in New Delhi. It was founded in 1981 and owned by the Government of India until 2003, when it was sold to the Japanese automaker ...
outlets only with the 1.3 L ''DDiS 200'' and 1.6 L ''DDiS 320'' Fiat's turbodiesel engines, mated with 5- and 6-speed manual transmissions respectively.
In June 2015, the European market S-Cross received new hydraulically controlled clutches and gear changes 6-speed twin clutch automated-manual transmission, dubbed as "Twin Clutch System by Suzuki (TCSS)". It is only available for the 1.6 L DDiS turbo-diesel engine with all-wheel-drive "AllGrip" model.
For the Indonesian market, the SX4 S-Cross was launched at the
24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August 2016, being fully imported from India.
Unique for this market, the car is powered by 1.5-litre ''M15A'' petrol engine from the previous generation SX4 to avoid the higher tax imposed to vehicles with engine capacity more than 1500 cc (lifted in late 2021). The engine is mated to either 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
In terms of styling and features, the car is almost identical to Indian market S-Cross.
File:2013-2016 Suzuki SX4 (JY) GL wagon (2018-08-06) 02.jpg, SX4 S-Cross GL (Australia; pre-facelift)
File:2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (Indonesia) front view.jpg, Indian and Indonesian styling (pre-facelift)
File:Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - wnętrze (MSP16).jpg, Interior
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 wider 10 mm 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.
Brand new direct injection turbocharged "Boosterjet" engine series were also introduced. The inline-three 1.0 L ''K10C'' rated at / and inline-four 1.4 L ''K14C'' rated at / . It is shared with the
Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second, third-generation and 2022 models are known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, with the fourth generation eschewing the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and a ...
and
Swift
Swift or SWIFT most commonly refers to:
* SWIFT, an international organization facilitating transactions between banks
** SWIFT code
* Swift (programming language)
* Swift (bird), a family of birds
It may also refer to:
Organizations
* 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.
The 1.0 L engine is mated to a 5-speed manual as standard, 6-speed manual for 1.4 L, while the 6-speed automatic transmission is also available both engines. For most market 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 mated to 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
Chevrolet ( ), colloquially referred to as Chevy and formally the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Company, is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM). Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941) and ous ...
, but still marketed with Suzuki's badges.
Chevrolet stopped offering S-Cross when Suzuki re-enter Ecuadorian market in August 2021.
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
Mild hybrids (also known as power-assist hybrids, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles or BAHVs) are generally cars with an internal combustion engine equipped with an electric machine (one motor/generator in a parallel hybrid configuration) allowing t ...
engine due the implementation of Europe 6d emission standard. The engine received dual
VVT system, new design fuel injectors and a higher pressure fuel pump.
It is now rated at / . 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 / .
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'' turbodiesel 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. In 2017, the Indian S-Cross contains over 95% local parts.
File:2018 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ5 DDIS Allgrip 1.6 Front.jpg, SX4 S-Cross SZ5 DDIS (UK; facelift)
File:2018 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ5 DDIS Allgrip 1.6 Rear.jpg, SX4 S-Cross SZ5 DDIS (UK; facelift)
Safety
The SX4 S-Cross achieved a maximum five-star
Euro NCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program) based in Leuven (Belgium) formed in 1996, with the first results released in February ...
safety rating when it was first released in 2013. The same result was also issued by
ANCAP ANCAP may refer to:
* ANCAP (commodity standard), based on ammonium nitrate, copper, aluminum and plywood
* Australasian New Car Assessment Program
* ANCAP (Uruguay)
ANCAP (Administración Nacional de Combustibles, Alcoholes y Portland, Engl ...
in 2013 and
ASEAN NCAP
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in 2015.
Third generation (2021)
Suzuki unveiled third generation SX4 S-Cross via online on 25 November 2021.
It is continued to be manufactured by
Magyar Suzuki
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History
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in
Hungary
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for European market and also exported to Asia, Oceania and Latin America.
[ It was designed by Suzuki Italia Design Center in ]Turin
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.
The car is heavily based on the previous generation model, with major makeover on the exterior with a new front and rear-end design. In the interior, it received an updated dashboard design, a gauge cluster with a 4.2-inch LCD multi-info display from Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second, third-generation and 2022 models are known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, with the fourth generation eschewing the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and a ...
and either a 7 or 9-inch floating design touchscreen infotainment system. The driver assistance system is also upgraded with additional 360 degrees view camera, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.[ The exterior dimensions and interior space remain exactly the same as the previous generation.
File:Suzuki SX4 (3rd generation) 1X7A0430.jpg, Rear view
File:2022 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross AllGrip Hybrid Interior.jpg, Interior
]
Powertrain
The turbocharged 1.4-litre direct injection engine with belt-driven 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) mild hybrid
Mild hybrids (also known as power-assist hybrids, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles or BAHVs) are generally cars with an internal combustion engine equipped with an electric machine (one motor/generator in a parallel hybrid configuration) allowing t ...
system is also carried over from the previous model for European market. The engine rated at and of torque, the electric motor produces and of torque.[ It is paired with either 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and available for both front-wheel or all-wheel-drive configurations. Strong hybrid version with Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and ]automated manual transmission
The automated manual transmission (AMT) is a type of transmission for motor vehicles. It is essentially a conventional manual transmission but uses automatic actuation to operate the clutch and/or shift between gears.
Many early versions of t ...
"Auto Gear Shift (AGS)" that seen in 2022 Vitara/Escudo Hybrid is expected to come in summer 2022.[ The old conventional 1.4-litre turbocharged engine from previous generation is retained for markets outside Europe.
The combined fuel consumption for the 1.4-litre turbo mild hybrid engine is claimed more economical than its predecessor and competitors. The car achieved fuel economy rating between depending on drive layout and transmission option, according to WLTP test.]
Sales
SX4
SX4 S-Cross
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