- sedan 75,535
- Florence, AL
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 75,535 gasoline red manual
2012 suzuki sx4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Value, practicality and available all-wheel drive. introductionthe suzuki sx4 is convenient and easy to live with, and available all-wheel drive makes it an excellent choice for drivers who want an inexpensive high-mileage compact with all-weather capability. The sx4 sedan and sx4 sportback are front-wheel drive only. The sx4 crossover is all-wheel drive. It's all-wheel drive that makes the sx4 special. all-wheel drive is not widely available in this class. The suzuki all-wheel-drive system sends up to 50 percent of the power to the rear wheels, giving the sx4 better traction in snow and on unpaved roads. The 150-horsepower engine revs to 6200 rpm, and its 140 foot-pounds of torque makes acceleration smooth. The 6-speed manual gearbox is easy to shift, the clutch easy to use. That equipment is also available on the sedan with sport se trim. Also, all 2012 suzuki sx4 models come standard with electronic stability control. the sx4 interior is simple and easy to operate. The black cloth bucket seats are terrific: they fit for around-town or hard cornering, they're roomy and rugged. The seating position is high and driver visibility is good. Instrumentation is straightforward and knobs and dials are few and easy to operate. The base sx4 13,699) is truly base, without ac or even a radio. Automatic transmission is not available. Sx4 sedan le 15,495) adds air conditioning, and an am/fm/cd/mp3 audio system with auxiliary input jack. Remote keyless entry is optional 160). sx4 sedan le popular 17,399) comes only with with a cvt transmission and adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated controls, cruise control, remote entry, and alloy wheels. sx4 sedan sport se 18,199) features a sport-tuned suspension with p205/50 all-season radial tires on 17-inch alloy wheels; spoilers at front, rear and sides; and fog lamps. It also comes with integrated touch-screen navigation the cvt is the only available transmission, but in the sport se it comes with paddle shifters. Bluetooth is optional 250). Otherwise the sport se is equipped the same as the le popular. sx4 crossover comes in base 16,999), premium, and tech value trims. The premium 18,875) uses the cvt without paddle shifters, adds cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary controls, and alloy wheels. The tech value adds fog lamps, heated front seats, and navigation; it's offered with a 6-speed manual 18,549) or cvt 19,649). Bluetooth is optional 250) on the tech value model only. sx4 sportback has the crossover hatchback body style with the sedan sport se front-wheel-drive powertrain and suspension, wheels and tires. Base trim equipment is similar to sedan sport se, except that both the 6-speed manual 16,799) and cvt 17,999) are offered, and there's no factory navigation or bluetooth option. Tech also comes with a larger rear spoiler. The garmin navigation system can be installed as a dealer accessory 590) in all sx4 models that don't include it as a factory option. safety features standard on all suzuki sx4 modes include eight airbags: front driver and passenger airbags, torso-protecting driver and passenger side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, and rear seat side airbags. Also standard are a tire-pressure monitor and latch child seat anchors. From the side, their profile has a faint resemblance to the mercedes-benz ml-class suv. it seems odd to talk about the sx4 crossover in the same breath as an suv, because it's so small, but that's what suzuki calls it (when they're not calling it a hatchback). The term crossover is normally used to suggest the vehicle crosses the line between truck-based suv and car. But like most crossover suvs it has a tailgate, fold-down rear seats for added cargo space and, most importantly, all-wheel drive, so we won't quibble. it's less odd to talk about the sx4 sedan sport se as being sporty. Still, while there is a definite wedge shape, the sport se's tall greenhouse makes it look more like an economy car than a sporty runabout. In fact, the sx4 sedan sport se is really a zippy and roomy economy car with some sports appeal thanks to its great handling. both bodies have a large windshield that slopes down to a hood that curves over large headlight/turn signal units. The curve of bodywork from the distinctive front fenders extends down to the lower lip of the front bumper with its large air intake. The look is similar for the two body styles, but the front fascias differ: sedans have a smoother style, with lower air intakes tucked back beneath a rounded bumper; the sedan sport se adds unique lower aero extensions that carry over into the body sides. The crossover and sportback share a more rugged visage, with the lower air intake thrust slightly forward and framed by a steer-horn outline. Further distinguishing the crossover are flat-black caps along the rocker panels and over the fender flares, which the sportback lacks. one of the most unusual design cues of both body styles is the large quarter windows set in front of the front doors. At their base, these windows dip down from front to back, flowing into a rising line that leads to the back of the rear windows. the roof of the crossover and sportback remains high all the way to the rear, and has wraparound glass at the rear behind the c-pillars. The sedan's roof turns down into a short trunk. The sedan sits lower than the crossover, befitting their purposes: the sedan sport is intended to grip the pavement a bit better in corners, and the crossover is better equipped for snow and unpaved roads. For the same reasons, the sedan sport and sportback get 17-inch wheels with lower profile tires, while the crossover is fitted with 16-inch wheels and tires with slightly taller sidewalls. Each setup has its advantages and disadvantages, but the differences are not dramatic. all in all, we found both body styles to be pleasing, though not swoopy or cutting edge. Neither car looks like it's too small, and they both have a modern stance. interiornothing but good to say about the sx4 interior. It's clean and simple and easy, but mostly it's all there. These things don't happen by accident. It's well thought-out. starting with the terrific black cloth bucket seats: they fit for around-town or hard cornering, they're rugged. Good high seating position, making the car feel less small out on the freeway and up against the big suvs. Instrumentation is clean and available, knobs and dials few and perfectly ergonomic. Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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