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Test drive Suzuki SX4: what it has become after the next update. Test drive Suzuki New SX4: when appearance is just a cover

It is simply impossible not to notice the Suzuki SX4 update. What is only a convex "toothy" chrome grille. But the main change lies behind it: it is a 1.4-liter turbo engine with 140 hp.

In the meantime, you have not experienced it in action, then you will surely notice that the compact crossover seemed to have matured. And the front of the new Suzuki SX4 played a key role in this perception. Its most expressive element is the large and prominent chrome-plated grille with a palisade of vertical slats.

The updated model is distinguished by a larger chrome-plated radiator grille with powerful vertical slats, an expressive and embossed trim made of unpainted plastic on the front bumper, as well as a different form of head optics.

During the renovation, the interior was not changed. The materials here are already mature, there are no comments on ergonomics. The wide insert on the dashboard is made of soft plastic.

In the cabin, finding updates is not so easy. Unless the mute button for the parking sensors is now the first, and not the last in a row. But in the initial level of equipment, this option is not available.

The car can be bought both with a manual transmission (quite suitable option for those who practice off-road forays), and with automatic transmission, as well as choose a car with all-wheel drive ALL GRIP (4WD).

Vigorous

If you want to get a new 1.4-liter 140-horsepower Booster Jet turbo engine, then it will be exclusively a crossover with a 6-speed automatic transmission and in the most expensive GLX version.

Keyless start system, 2-zone climate control, Hands free function, armrest for the second row are provided only in the more expensive GLX configuration.

Just like in our photos. We met the fervent nature of this unit by conducting. It was he who opened the turbo era for Suzuki in our country. And the new SX4 picked up the baton.

Before the update, the 1.4-liter turbo engine with 140 hp. not offered for SX4. Now it is installed on the model in the most expensive configuration and only paired with a 6-speed automatic.

Paddle shifters are in all cars with automatic transmission, starting from the initial level of equipment.

The engine doesn't seem to care that the new Suzuki SX4 is bigger and heavier. In any case, both cars accelerate to a hundred in the same way - in 10.2 s. But the turbo engine responds so vividly to the gas pedal and accelerates the crossover with such ease that these figures are hard to believe. And not only me...

Yevgeny Sokur, driving the Vitara S, decided the same, and therefore armed himself with instruments and went to the Chaika circuit. True, he also seated a passenger in the right seat. And now we have a witness to that, even with two people in the cabin.

The front seat cushion is not very long, and the landing, even in the lowest position, remains high, which improves visibility. And in turns, these seats hold normally.

All SX4 front seats are equipped with a two-stage heating function.

On the new Suzuki SX4, we decided not to carry out such measurements, since the roads are covered with snow and ice. But this is a great opportunity to evaluate the work of the ALL GRIP (4WD) all-wheel drive.

In general, the Auto mode is enough almost everywhere. In it, to save fuel in the car, the front-wheel drive works, but as soon as they start to slip, the rear wheels turn on, having received half the traction.

On the second row, people of average height fit easily, without constraint in the legs and overhead.

Having got out of the redistribution of the city and relatively flat roads, just in case, I turn the switch to the Snow position. Now you do not have to wait for the front wheels to slip in a slippery rut or bury them in a snowdrift, since 30% of the traction goes back by default.

And if necessary, the proportion of torque distribution becomes equal. It can be locked by pressing the Lock button and held at speeds up to 60 km/h.

The all-wheel drive system can work according to several programs. And they are selected by a convenient switch near the gear lever between the front seats.

To some extent, the blocking duplicates the “snowy” settings, and you rarely drive off the asphalt on the road anyway. Therefore, I use the Sport mode much more often. It noticeably increases the activity of the new Suzuki SX4.

In this case, the car also becomes all-wheel drive, since the rear axle accounts for 10% of the torque. But behind the wheel you feel more how the reactions of the power unit to the gas pedal are aggravated. After all, the box starts to keep the engine at higher speeds.

Here is a 7-inch touchscreen display with a navigation system and a rear-view camera is only available for a 140-horsepower car. It features clear graphics and high-quality images. The passenger, however, can be uncomfortable adjusting the volume with a touch slider on the driver's side. And the latter is easier to do with the buttons on the steering wheel.

It is constantly in the zone of maximum torque of 220 Nm, which is available in a wide range from 1500 to 4000 rpm. Therefore, the motor is noticeably more active and spins to the top easier.

And in response to a slight addition of gas, the car immediately breaks into battle. And due to that very tenth of the traction on the rear wheels, the car, even on a slippery road, quite dashingly goes forward.

True, when you start to get involved in such a ride, then fuel consumption quickly exceeds 10 liters per 100 km. The car loves tight traffic jams even less. Here she, as if from boredom, begins to consume fuel, and the trip computer already shows more than 11 liters. But as a result, the total fuel consumption in the end amounted to 9.5 liters. And this is much more than what was promised.

If you get involved in active driving or, conversely, stand idle for a long time in traffic jams, then fuel consumption easily exceeds 10 liters per 100 km.

In corners, the compact crossover rides akin to a passenger car - very confidently. Moderately stiff suspension perfectly holds the car and does not allow it to collapse. But even on the remnants of asphalt, the car does not rigidly throw up and does not swing. The chassis springs so elastically and quietly on bumps that it is still comfortable in the car on patched and cracked roads.

Universal

Perhaps such a ride does not quite fit in with the outwardly matured SX4. But with a 140-horsepower engine, this car is a real lively with an explosive character, which is very pleasant to drive.

When folding the backs of the back row, there is no step, but the floor is raised. Hooks are provided on the walls of the compartment, and in the niches on the right and left there are small troughs for things or bottles.

Despite the fact that the new Suzuki SX4 is now even more like a small SUV, it has retained all the advantages of a city car. Due to its compact size, the car does not take up much space, and four adults can be quite comfortable in the cabin, and their things can easily fit in the trunk.

Everything you need on the road, but not often in demand, can be hidden in a spacious niche under the trunk floor. Even lower in all cars is a dokatka.

The high seating position improves visibility, and the high ground clearance adds confidence on our roads and near high curbs. A brisk motor allows you to confidently rebuild and maneuver, and an energy-intensive suspension allows you to safely and quickly drive on our roads.

Suzuki new SX4 2013

The model debuted under the name Suzuki new SX4 and was sold in Ukraine in parallel with the classic SX4.

Summary of "Autocentre"

Body and comfort
+ After the update, the front of the car has become more expressive. Pick up and drop off is comfortable. Compact dimensions and good ground clearance make it easy to use the car in an urban environment and on broken roads. The body kit made of unpainted plastic not only gives the crossover a brutal look, but also protects the paintwork of the body in the lower part. The suspension works quite comfortably and quietly.	− The front seats never received lumbar support adjustment. If the new SX4 is more simple execution GL (without a 7-inch monitor), then inside you will not feel like you are driving an updated car.
Powertrain and dynamics
+ There was a choice of engines. After the update, a more powerful 140-horsepower turbo engine was also installed on the model. With it, the updated Suzuki SX4 is so frisky that it becomes more dynamic than indicated in its characteristics.	− The appetite of such an engine is greater than stated. He is especially voracious in toffees, but even with active driving, fuel consumption is considerable.
Finance and equipment
+ The security system of all trim levels includes 7 airbags, an ESP stabilization system, mounts for child seat isofix, electric drives windows of all doors and mirrors (heated), control of the audio system and cruise control (it is also available) on the steering wheel, a CD receiver with MP3 and a USB connector. Even in the entry-level GL, the updated Suzuki SX4 is available with both front-wheel drive and ALL GRIP (4WD) all-wheel drive. An all-wheel drive modification can be bought with any of the two proposed gearboxes.	− With a more powerful 140-horsepower engine, the model is available only with an automatic and in one - the most expensive - configuration.

Suzuki SX4
general information
body type		station wagon
doors/seats		5/5
Dimensions L/W/H, mm		4300/1785/1585
Base, mm		2600
Track front / rear, mm		1535/1505
Clearance, mm		180
Curb / full weight, kg		1260/1730
Trunk volume, l		430/1269
Tank volume, l		47
Engine
Type	benz. immediately e.g. turbo
Resp. and number of cyl./cl. per cyl.	R4/4
Volume, cm cube.	1373
Power, kW (hp) / rpm	103(140)/5500
Max. cr. torque, Nm/r/min	220/1500-4000
Transmission
type of drive		ed. conn. full
KP		6 speed automatic
Chassis
Brakes front/rear		disk. vent./disk
Suspension front/rear		independent/semi-dependent
Amplifier		electro
Tires		215/60 R16
Performance indicators
Maximum speed, km/h		200
Acceleration 0–100 km/h, s		10,2
Consumption highway-city, l/100 km		5,3-7,9
Warranty, years/km		3/100 000
The cost of the tested car, UAH*		660 000

We recently returned from a trip to Central Asia, it went along the route: Moscow - Astrakhan - Atyrau - Nukus - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent - Baikonur - Aralsk - Aktyubinsk - Saratov - Moscow. After posting an announcement about our trip, Suzuki offered to go on a Gran Vitara SUV, but later their intentions changed, and we were given the SX-4.

We already took the old SX4 for a test in the fall, and it did not impress me with the impression of a car for such long voyages. In addition, I considered the SX4 as an option when choosing a new car for my dad in 2007. His dream was the Nissan Qashqai, but for him, at that moment there was a wild demand and a queue for a year. Then I turned to Suzuki. Dealers convinced me that the SX4 is the same Qashqai, but smaller. But I didn't really like the car. In addition, there was no all-wheel drive with an automatic, and the internal content was much poorer than that of the Qashqai. In a word, then my relationship with the SX4 did not work out. And then - such news!

I started looking for information on the Internet about the new SX4 - information was scarce. The only thing we managed to glean was that Suzuki finally made all-wheel drive with an automatic, began to put disc brakes back, and changed the valve timing in the engine. I decided to stop by the office and ask all my questions. All servicemen unanimously stated that the car was indestructible, and there were no problems with the engine and transmission. When asked about the new all-wheel drive transmission with an automatic, I was reassured that it was new only for Russia, and it had been supplied to America in this configuration for a long time. It became calmer, but some prejudices remained.

We prepared carefully! I asked the representative of Suzuki to put two full-size spare wheels, since the standard one is equipped with only a dokat, and put on the crankcase. In addition, he asked to put the 15th discs and AT tires. The latter was denied as they wanted a stock car to run as standard.

We agreed to pick up the car a day before departure. And so, on April 16 at 10:00 we drove up to Sorge Street. Our car turned out to be a marvelous silver car - blue color. We were very pleased with its color, because before that, when searching for the color named by the representative, we came across only a meager variety of blue. The Suzuki representative began a quick educational program about the car: he spoke about the excellent cross-country ability and endurance, told how the SX4 did not lag behind the Grand Vitara anywhere in the winter cross-country tests.

We started packing things, preparing very seriously: we bought 3 tubes, 2 kits for repairing tubeless tires, 2 cylinders for repairing tires, a hydraulic jack and a chain were bought for stripping tires in the steppe conditions. In addition, we took sets of keys, mounts, a sledgehammer, an ax, a shovel ... Also, for food in the steppe conditions, we took with us a refrigerator, a gas stove and spare cylinders, in case of windy weather - an American Coleman gasoline stove, an Italian coffee maker and Taiwan teapot. To increase the power reserve, two canisters, 10 and 20 liters, were taken, which were very useful to us during the trip. So, when we expanded it into the SX4, there was a lot of room left! We pulled out the dokatka, and to accommodate two full-size spare wheels, we installed a box-trunk, rented for 180 rubles per day, on the roof, which is equipped with ratchet roof rails. Two spares fit perfectly there, there was room for one bag and any small things.

Departure was scheduled for 4 am. Then it turned out that the SX4 is still smaller than a tram: when they put two large photo backpacks, a refrigerator, two bags and a suitcase into it, it turned out that there was simply no room for one more person, but enough for three.

When everyone loaded and settled, it turned out that the SX4 can also move, and at a decent speed. Yes, and the cabin was quite comfortable. Only this comfort ended after 100 km, as soon as we turned from the M4 to Volgograd.

This road was hard and very uneven. Our car was clearly not ready for such a road. It rocked, the rear suspension was constantly pierced, and this accompanied us almost all the way. Of the 8700 km that we covered, there were no more than 1000 km of roads. (by the road we mean the surface on which the driver determines for himself how fast he should go). The rest were directions! And it was these directions that chose the speed at which we should move. And 500 km was complete off-road, where it was no longer about speed, but about overcoming. Any transverse waves on the road, even seemingly smooth asphalt, but laid on slabs, caused an ever-increasing sway. We tried in vain to fight this swaying by increasing the speed to 130-140, trying to knock down the resonance with acceleration, but the only way to drive on such roads was one: drive no more than 80 km / h. Only in this mode did the SX4 behave adequately. The most annoying thing is that we were overtaken by the ancient "Zhiguli", "Audi" and "Toyota", and at the same time they drove smoothly and did not sway! I think this is the most significant drawback of the SX4.

On the first thousand kilometers towards Vologograd, the consumption was 12.5 liters per 100 km. I think this is due to the fact that the road is narrow, there are a lot of trucks, and, accordingly, a lot of overtaking. And, unfortunately, the four-speed automatic switches to a lower speed even with a slight pressure on the gas, which also leads to increased fuel consumption. But, I was pleased with a good overview and large rear-view mirrors. At the same time, despite the dense flow of cars and rain, the side windows and mirrors remain clean. From pleasant surprises and pluses, it turned out that the SX4 is omnivorous! There is almost no gasoline in Uzbekistan, except for the 80th, and our car ate it perfectly, without any complaints about health.

Another drawback is that there is no on-board computer control from the steering wheel, and it is very inconvenient to reach for two control sticks on the go. The main instruments are clearly visible both day and night, but the radio panel and climate control control are completely invisible during the day, and at night it shines with a red light, which is annoying. I was pleased with the wide range of adjustment of the driver's seat, which allows you to drive for a long time and not get tired. It is not clear why, there is no cruise control and a small tank (40 liters). Good cross-country ability - all-wheel drive, combined with a low gear, made it possible to climb steep hills and overcome impassability. Well, the most striking thing about this car is the fantastic reliability of all components and assemblies. After 8700 km, with, to put it mildly, unkind handling, the car withstood everything ...! And it's a standard machine as standard!

Detailed test results after run:
1. The cabin filter is dirty;
2. Wear on 80% of the front pads;
3. Insignificant, no more than 0.5%, departure of the similarity collapse;
4. Bent crankcase protection. By the way, this is the only one of all the preparations that really helped us out - without crankcase protection when driving on dirt roads with large ruts, we would hardly have saved the crankcase, and, accordingly, returned safely.
5. Regular tires and wheels withstood all the pits and ditches, the wheel was changed only 1 time, and then they caught a nail in Nukus. Since this happened in the city, we did not repair it ourselves, but used the services of a tire service. And it was the only accident with a car for 8700 km!

For those who did not follow our run, I remind you that Suzuki was one of the sponsors, BUT this did not affect the objectivity of the car test.

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Tell me what you find wrong with the new Suzuki SX4 and I'll tell you who you are. You are a snob. Because the SX4 is a rare car, which is almost nothing to reproach. At least within its price and size class

The manufacturing company positions it as a travel car. Here it is just right to smile: how far will you go with a 430-liter trunk? How much will you take with you? But reasonable objections immediately arise. First, once people traveled in cars with much smaller trunks - and nothing, they were quite happy. Secondly, the main thing is to correctly position the model. Today, the buyer is not thinking about what he will go on vacation to the sea, but the seller orients him. Do some sedans have bigger trunks? Yes, but these cars are positioned for business, not for vacation trips, so they are out of the question. What about pickups? Also not in the cashier: these are small trucks with the appropriate driving characteristics. And why do you need to carry a cubic meter of air with you every day? Whether it's a compact crossover. On weekdays, he will take you to the office, on weekends - to the shopping and entertainment center, during the "holidays" - to the sights of the country or places of rest in the warm south. Or in the north, west, east - whoever prefers where.

Novelty in retro style

In fact, 430 liters of luggage space is not so little. Here is the first SX4, presented in Geneva in 2006, was really small. Apparently, the Italian “love” for minimalism had an effect, because the Japanese model was designed with the participation of FIAT specialists and the ItalDesign studio. And part of the cars left the Hungarian conveyor with the Italian name FIAT Sedici.

Initially, it was assumed that the model would be intended only for Europe. But today it is sold on all continents, and this also suggests that if it has any very separate shortcomings, then their advantages outweigh them. Don't like a small trunk? It will be big for you - in 2007, the SX4 Sport sedan was presented in New York. I don’t know how, but in the fall of 2006, I saw this sedan at the Beijing Auto Show. And in 2013, in Geneva, I got to the first show of the second generation Suzuki SX4, not only prettier than the previous one, but also more practical. The restyling, carried out in 2016, almost did not change the appearance of the model, only a powerful chrome-plated false radiator grill was added, giving the car a light retro style and “referencing” it to the Jeep models of the end of the last century. The headlights and taillights have changed, LEDs have appeared in the “optics”. That, in fact, is all.

Inside, there are even fewer changes. The most noticeable innovation distinguishes the "senior" configurations - this is a new seven-inch touch screen in the center of the dashboard. Around it is an insert made of piano lacquer plastic. This plastic is hard, but there are many elements of softer materials around. They didn't exist before.

The dashboard, which remained unchanged, for some reason reminded me ... Subaru Outback model. In general, SX4 looks like something from many angles. Take a look at its general outline - it's practically the twin brother of the first generation Qashqai! And the taillights are similar to this model. And there are similarities with the Renault Sandero Stepway and LADA XRay. It is in the "double bottom" of the trunk, an additional shelf, the space under which has the same height - 10 cm. It's a suspiciously exact match.

But at the same time, how well the parts of the back of the rear sofa fold! The useful volume for the luggage of a couple of travelers is 1269 liters. The floor, the length of which, according to our measurements, increases to 160 cm (the skis in the photo have such a length), comes out almost even. A minus can be considered, perhaps, a spare tire. But look how well the set of driver's tools is "fitted" into it. Nothing dangles in the trunk and is not fixed in plain sight, as if hastily, this often happens.

The rear sofa is relatively flat, its width is 134 cm (between the armrests on the doors). There is enough height above the head for tall people, but there is not enough space for their knees - only 28 cm (this is if I am driving). Relatively small and the opening between the angle of the maximum open rear door and sofa cushion - 29 cm. At the same time, it was accidentally discovered that the backrest is adjustable in tilt! However, at the choice of passengers, it is fixed in only two positions, which are practically indistinguishable from each other.

The SX4 is superior to the Vitara in almost all dimensions, including trunk volume (430 liters versus 375 liters). The two models share the same engines and transmissions, and similarly, the 1.4-liter 140-horsepower turbo versions only have an automatic, while the 1.6-liter 117-horsepower machines are available with a "mechanics". In the Russian market, the new Suzuki SX4 is offered in two trim levels: GL (1,179,000 - 1,329,000 rubles) and GLX (1,409,000 - 1,619,000 rubles). For comparison, the price of the Vitara model is from 1,099,000 rubles to 1,619,000 rubles.

A transmission tunnel is visible at the feet of the passengers. It is not without reason that the letters “X” and “4” are present in the model index - it can have all-wheel drive. And this mechanism deserves attention here, because it is AllGrip, the same as on the new Vitara, which we tested a year ago in real combat conditions - in a sand pit. She behaved perfectly, so you can confidently expect similar off-road successes from the “junior” model of the company.

"Junior"? And why, exactly? It used to be a baby SX4, and Vitara (then Grand Vitara) had powerful off-road weapons, including even a “lower gear”. But now the two models are very close in size, and in terms of “arms” they are also brothers (rather sisters). It is even surprising why the company created such internal competition. If I faced a choice between these two cars, my eyes would simply run wide. The new Vitara, in my opinion, is prettier in appearance (especially in a two-tone body design), but the SX4, although standard in appearance, is not repulsive. And its interior looks even more modern than that of its rival. And the equipment is the same. So that…

More about the salon. I noted for myself that in the test version of the SX4, the fabric seat upholstery is very soft. On such quickly scuffs are formed. While they are not noticeable, but I'm afraid they will not keep you waiting. And any rubbish is attached to this fabric surprisingly persistently. This is especially noticeable to me, as the owner of a white dog. She did not drive this car, but her lint through my clothes and things migrated to the dark seats and constantly caught my eye. In such a case, a car vacuum cleaner will become your constant companion.

In general, you are placed behind the wheel without the slightest problem. Both the driver and passenger seats are adjustable in height, and the width of the front cabin is 138 cm. Some of the journalists who tested the new SX4 complained about insufficient lumbar support (there is no adjustment). For me - yes and let her not. The chair is already comfortable, the back did not ache even after a five-hour drive.

Devices - the standard of readability. The blue color of the scales "breaks away" a little from the red illumination of the symbols on the buttons and keys, but this is not critical. As well as, in fact, the red backlight. I myself would prefer white, bluish, greenish, but in this case I put up with red. Because I really liked that almost everything is highlighted here, including the symbols on the steering wheel paddles for manual gear selection. The display of the on-board computer is monochrome, perhaps not too rich in functionality, and the button for changing screens is old-fashioned, placed on the “tidy”. But at the same time, it is located in such a way that it is not necessary to put your whole hand behind the wheel on the go.

The test car did not have a rich multimedia system with a touch screen. "Wealth" had to be extracted in the full sense of the word from a simple-looking "radio". In fact, all control is brought to the right rotary control, with its help you operate with music files on a flash drive, and set up a mobile phone connection via Bluetooth. Once set up, the connection is established automatically, and incoming calls are conveniently answered using the buttons on the steering wheel (they all also light up in the dark). You can also adjust the sound of the audio system using the equalizer, but I would not use it if I were you. You definitely can’t add bass: it makes the trim panels vibrate, moreover, very strongly and especially somewhere in the back.

I think after such a description you will say that the first snob is me. Not really. All the negative points that I have named can be considered mere trifles (even the sound of music). In general, the Suzuki SX4 makes a very positive impression, it is all kind of cozy, comfortable and attractive. It seems that he really peeped a lot from competitors, but shuffled somehow in his own way and does not look like someone's one hundred percent copy. Maybe a relatively average appearance was given to him so that he would not be too actively discouraged by buyers from the new Vitara, which, in my opinion, is much more “old school” inside?

Smell the gasoline

Is the SX4 finicky on fuel? I don't think. In any case, during the almost 1000-kilometer test, he did not express any claims to Russian 95th gasoline.

In our market, there is also a 1.4-liter 140-horsepower K14C Boosterjet gasoline turbo engine, the same as on the Vitara. Only the six-band Aisin automatic is available with it. And with a 120-horsepower unit, a five-speed “mechanics” is also possible. We tested the "automatic" version with front-wheel drive.

And again, a coincidence: there is a motor of similar parameters in the Nissan range ... As in the case with it, you should not expect special dynamics from the SX4. In urban conditions, he is not a sprinter at all, acceleration to “hundreds” takes, according to official technical specifications, 13 p. Not too fast. The manual mode of the box, although it helps to accelerate more actively, but to a small extent. You can also select gears using the paddles in D mode, but the selected stage will be fixed for a short time, for a matter of seconds. Then the box will switch to the gear that it considers more optimal for movement.

When accelerating in M mode, don't count too much on automation either. According to my feelings, the downshift does not occur upon reaching the red speed zone, but earlier, that is, the box makes a kickdown in both M and D. You wanted to know, for example, how long it takes to accelerate from 60 to 80 km / h in fourth gear, drowned the “gas” pedal to the floor, but the third one immediately jumped out on the tidy. Approximately, this increase in speed takes 4-5 s.

Up to 3000 rpm, the engine is almost inaudible, but then it starts to growl like a Suzuki Bandit motorcycle wound up in a metal garage. This gives the rider more excitement, especially if he notices that the power and torque of the 1.6-liter engine is more noticeable at the top. According to my observations, pickup increases somewhere around 4000 rpm. With a quiet movement, the machine changes the gear to an increased one at about 2500 rpm, with a more intense one - at the level of 3000-3200 rpm, with active - at around 4000-4200 rpm.

Actually, there is nothing special in the “activity” of the units of the updated SX4. The engines and transmissions of other crossovers that are similar in size, power and price work in much the same way. But what attracts attention is the economy of the model from Suzuki. I happened to overcome about 400 kilometers along the highway in a day (or rather, night), when the first snowfalls hit Moscow and the Moscow region. Road cleaners did not have time to work everywhere, and the speed had to be chosen, as they say, according to weather conditions. Accelerating in snowy areas to a maximum of 90 km / h, and in cleared areas up to 110, I found that at the end of the road, the average gas mileage was only 6.7 liters per 100 km. We had to drive in the opposite direction in better weather, and the speed reached 130-140 km/h. Plus, I used the cruise control system for a while. How much do you think the cost has increased? It's hard to believe, but only ... by 0.1 liters.

Here is another example from this test. The SX4 arrived at its final destination with 50 km of fuel remaining. Rearrangement of the machine around the yard and long work on Idling during the photo session, the distance was reduced to 30 km. The nearest gas station is 15 km away, therefore, having advanced in its direction, I decided not to rush and move in the most economical mode. Here it is 80 km / h, the instantaneous consumption is reduced to 5 liters per 100 km. However… the potential mileage suddenly began to actively increase. First, up to 33, then 36 kilometers, then the numbers “40” and even “50” appeared. I set as my goal a more distant and profitable refueling and decided to watch the flow meter: how many kilometers will it give me more? He gave only 1 kilometer, after which he stopped tracking the mileage - dashes appeared on the display instead of numbers. This means that gasoline is left for 50 km.

Later it turned out that the SX4 consumes more fuel when parked with the engine running than when driving. But at the same time, he is “disingenuous”: there is more gasoline left than the on-board computer reports. Perhaps this is done on purpose so that the driver does not burn the fuel in vain and, in addition, does not pollute environment.

How's the cruise going? Yes, in general, also standard. At a fixed speed of 90 km / h, the engine speed does not exceed the “1800” mark, and the instantaneous fuel consumption seems to fit into the “five”. This is called "sniffing gasoline".

The system control buttons are placed on the right spoke of the steering wheel, and the logic of use is intuitive. By the way, there is also a separate speed limiter. When you press the "+" or "-" buttons, the system adds or removes 1 km / h. But once a strange mistake happened: when I tried to increase the speed, the car did not react to my actions for a while, and then suddenly accelerated by an additional 10 km / h with a jerk. I had to flinch. True, this failure was the only one for the entire trip and, I'm sure, accidental.

But what will surely annoy you is the default function of double unlocking the doors. When they are unlocked from the key fob, only the driver's door will be unlocked at first, and only after pressing it again, all the others. However, this function can be reprogrammed and the unlocking of all doors can be fixed by pressing the central locking button once.

"Russification" is required

The mono-drive version of the Suzuki SX4 has a standard “set” of suspensions for a crossover of this class: MacPherson strut in front, a semi-independent torsion beam in the back. Everything is simple. But handling leaves a good impression. The car handles well and doesn't lean too much in sharp turns. The steering wheel makes about 2.7 turns from lock to lock. The mechanism uses an electric amplifier, and when turning the steering wheel, you can catch a barely noticeable discreteness. But it does not spoil the feeling, not at all. There are models in which this discreteness is much more noticeable.

1.6 liter M16A petrol engine with 117 hp. with. produced since 2001, but has recently undergone significant modernization. Many of its parts were lightened (for example, the crankshaft, the connecting rod and piston group, the exhaust system), the stiffness of the valve mechanism springs became less. All this, of course, contributes to fuel efficiency. Peak torque of 156 Nm the motor develops at 4400 rpm. From standstill to 100 km / h Suzuki SX4 with this engine accelerates in 12.4 seconds and is able to reach a top speed of 170 km / h. The variant with a 1.4-liter 140-horsepower turbo engine is gaining “hundred” 2 seconds faster, and its top speed is 200 km / h.

Banks are small, but the suspension can not be called rigid. She's just thick. On large bumps (and speed bumps) it shakes a lot, but does not notice minor flaws. Got a broken primer? I do not want to bring down - it turns out harshly. Cargo jumping in the trunk, some panels interior decoration creak (but few). But you can not stand on ceremony with irregularities: the ground clearance, according to the passport, is 180 mm. This is for Russia, and for European versions - 170 mm.

On the primer, in the mud, mixed with the first wet snow, at the slightest touch of the brake pedal, ABS chirps merrily. Perhaps it works a little earlier than we would like, and the brakes themselves too. I would like to wish them a little more tenacity, the lack of which will certainly be more noticeable when the car is loaded.

The stabilization system, according to sensations, is also in no hurry to intervene in the driver's control actions. Or rather, it intervenes in time, but the warning indicator does not light up immediately, although the engine is already “strangled” and there is no acceleration. If necessary, insurance electronics can be turned off, this is a plus.

But to be honest, I didn't want to turn it off. Because the weather conditions during the test were the most combative. On primers - dirt, on the highway every now and then there was either fresh snow that had not been removed, or snow rolled to ice. It was alarming that the car was "shod" in winter tires, but without spikes - the so-called "Velcro". It has been noticed that they are not so willing to stick to the ice. But ABS worked exceptionally well on slippery surfaces.

So how do you think the updated Suzuki SX4 turned out to be suitable for long-distance travel? Yes, I think so. Although there were some drawbacks that attracted attention, they are all small and forgivable. However, under the hood, I would suggest changing something. For example, install a more powerful battery. 40 ampere-hours is not enough for Russian frosts. The accessory drive belt is narrow and thin, which does not speak in favor of its durability. The washer reservoir does not boast of volume, containing only about 2.5 liters of anti-freeze. All manufacturing firms that “Russify” their models install four- or even five-liter tanks specifically for our conditions. Even under the hood of Suzuki, it was noticed that there was a little “backlash” expansion tank engine cooling systems.

And yet I continue to insist that I am not a snob. Do I find flaws? Yes, but I emphasize that these are rather just features of this car. True, perhaps main feature I couldn't find. So far, I have not defined for myself, so to speak, the “individual” features of Suzuki models. What is their originality, what is the unique "tsimes"? Why should I, when choosing a compact crossover for myself, choose the new SX4, and not a similarly priced and equipped model from another manufacturer? Something bright, original, this "traveler" does not conquer at all. Perhaps the company deliberately blurs its "individuality", trying to adapt as much as possible to the trends of today. At the same time, the originality, originality of cars disappears, but the total amount of points, as they say, accumulates. And it is no coincidence that the initially European model SX4 gained popularity in other continents. I think the updated version will find its buyer in Russia.

Author Andrey Ladygin, columnist for the portal "MotorPage" Edition site Photo photo of the author

One of the first to test a restyled version of the Suzuki SX4 2018. Journalist Alexander Kataev rode such a crossover on the roads of Italy and expressed his opinion about the interior of the updated model.

The driver's seat is neat and boring-average - no life, no notion, not the slightest risk. And it would be completely insipid if it were not for the appearance of a multimedia system with a touch screen from the Vitara model. Quick feedback on short touches, Russification, good graphics and navigational skills of the navigation system…

True, it is not always possible to successfully “scroll” the volume scale. And the framing dirty dark “gloss” will frankly please only fingerprinting specialists: random fingerprints for the day of the test are recruited for the whole case.

Driving comfortably, no serious complaints. But I want a more inventive environment. Gray plastics in the cabin have become softer and more pleasant to the touch

In the arrangement of the cabin, the SX4 remained the most common crossover. The rear seat is quite free - thanks to the recesses for the knees in the backs of the front seats. The volume of the cargo compartment is not outstanding: it varies from 430 to 1,269 liters.

Aleksey Batushenko from AvtoVzglyad took a ride on the updated Suzuki SX4 2018 crossover. The journalist tested the car both in the city and on the highway, as well as on dirt roads and off-road.

Under the hood of the SX4 new, which was tested at the AvtoVzglyad portal, there was a 140-horsepower gasoline turbo engine, known from other cars of the brand. These horses, as it turned out, are quite enough to cheerfully “burn” in the city stream - thanks to the relatively light weight of a compact car.

And if you move the “twist” between the front seats, which controls the transmission modes, to the sport position, then the SX4 can even unravel something driver’s in the driver’s soul: it’s as if the spirit of an amateur yard racer is infused into the six-speed “automatic”, at every traffic light twisting “in ringing" engine of the elderly Togliatti "nine".

No kidding: far from every modern urban passenger car, the gearbox in “sport mode” keeps the gear up to almost 5000 engine revolutions, allowing the driver to nimble in the stream - thanks for this, by the way, and the compact dimensions of the car.

Leaving the city now also does not cause worries about the well-being of the “underbelly” of this vehicle. 180 millimeters of ground clearance, not very long base and short body overhangs allow the updated Suzuki SX4 to feel completely free not only in the snowy slush of city highways, but also on classically broken spring primers.

Without fanaticism, of course, this is not a lifted UAZ for you. But the shock and awe at the sight of a small track behind the wheel of an SX4 is no longer experienced.

Oleg Kalaushin, a journalist working for the 5Koleso portal, conducted a test drive of the updated Suzuki CX4 2017 with all-wheel drive. With his opinion on the driving performance of new items can be found below.

On the move, the car practically does not differ from its predecessor. As before, the suspension pleases with good settings: it is not too soft, and it does not shake the soul on bumps. Noise isolation, if you move around the city on tires without spikes, is also at an acceptable level. And the dynamics of a car with a turbocharged engine leaves a pleasant impression.

The box also knows its business well, in any case, you can’t blame it for slow-wittedness or hard work. All-wheel drive, as before, can either be set by default, or the rear axle connection can be left to the electronics.

You can only complain about the not very intelligible steering wheel, which, however, was also typical for the previous model. He doesn't really have feedback. high level which is not always to everyone's liking. Although, if you don’t really think about it, then in general, the Suzuki SX4 car has always been a pretty high-quality product, and now it’s also noticeable.

An updated Suzuki SX4 new with a 1.4-liter turbo engine with 140 hp was tested by CarExpert. and all-wheel drive. Journalist Sergei Dyakonov rode in such a car.

The car has comfortable, moderately hard front seats, with long and wide cushions and a wide range of adjustments. Not only the driver's seat, but also the passenger seat is adjustable in height. Between the front seats there is a convenient armrest box, which has a built-in USB connector. Landing is high, but at the same time there is enough space above the head, the interior is spacious.

The steering column is adjustable in tilt and reach in a wide range. The Suzuki SX4 has excellent visibility, large mirrors, headrests in the rear seats go down, there are front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. The aerodynamics of the body is such that the side windows remain clean in the rain.

There is enough space in the back to comfortably accommodate two passengers, the seatbacks are adjustable in tilt angle, there is a comfortable armrest with two cup holders. The luggage compartment is not a record in terms of volume, but it is convenient, the loading height is small. The floor is adjustable in height, in the upper position below it there is a convenient niche for small items, even lower is the place for rolling. If you fold the backs of the rear seats, then a flat area is formed.

Now it's time to evaluate the car on the go. Already from the first meters of the path you understand that the new power unit for the Suzuki SX4, as they say, is what the doctor ordered. The turbo lag effect is practically not felt. The motor pulls well from the very bottom, the “automatic” is agile - it shifts gears at the very moment, of the year it is necessary and at the same time smoothly.

In general, yes, it turned out quite “hot paprika”. At the same time, the car is quite comfortable on the go, after restyling, the sound insulation has improved significantly. And very economical, average fuel consumption is 7 - 7.5 liters per 100 km, while it does not really depend on driving style, active piloting will not empty the wallet of the owner of this car.

March 27, 2018 13:38

Today we have on the test - a modern version of the car Suzuki SX4 - the second generation of restyling. Appearance- if you look at the front, then the feeling of retro prevails. Such radiator grilles were made ... uh, let's say, a long time ago. Side and rear - a standard SX4, an ordinary urban crossover, nothing remarkable catches the eye. It's good - everything original remains ahead.

Inside - a hard, not particularly "customer-oriented" plastic finish, which "looks" much better than it feels. At the same time, everything is assembled neatly, there are no complaints on this issue. Although from a car at the price at which the current Suzuki SX4 is sold in a top-end version, you expect a little more.

The seats are quite comfortable, although without pronounced lateral support. All adjustments are mechanical. The steering wheel is adjustable in two planes, but alas, it is not equipped with heating. The sun visors have mirrors and are illuminated. For power windows, only the driver's door glass has auto mode. There is a center armrest, but it is rather narrow. A USB input is hidden in its bowels. In the usual place at the bottom of the center console there is a 12V socket and buttons for on-off heating of the front seats.

For rear passengers, there is little in the car - only a central armrest with two cup holders. No air ducts, no outlets or USB ports of any kind, no heated seats. And it's in the top.

The on-board computer, the screen of which is located in the center of the dashboard, is black and white, very archaic in its appearance and set of functions, with an adjustment button located right in the corner of the tidy. The central multimedia is quite modern, full of functions, but at the same time, literally everything is implemented with the help of touch buttons - both on / off touch, and touch sound control are very inconvenient. Well there are alternative buttons on the steering wheel. The rear-view camera is good, clear, but, as always, quickly gets dirty in bad weather.

Machine dimensions. Length - 4 300 mm. Width - 1 785 mm. Height - 1 585 mm. Wheelbase - 2 600 mm. Ground clearance - 180 mm. The turning circle is 10.4 meters.

Maximum power of 140 hp the motor develops at 5,400 rpm, and the maximum torque of 220 Nm shows in the range of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.

Trunk - 430 liters. If you expand the rear row of seats - you get 1,269 liters. Pretty good trunk for a car of this size. A spare tire is hidden under the raised floor. There is a 12V socket in the luggage compartment.

Curb weight - 1,235 kg. Load capacity - 495 kg.

Maximum speed - 200 km / h. Acceleration to hundreds - 10.2 seconds. In reality, we generally managed to keep within 8.6 seconds. Tank - 47 liters. Gasoline - 95th. Official data on consumption is not given. According to the results of the test, the consumption turned out to be as follows: in the city in traffic jams 9 liters per hundred, in the city without any special traffic jams or in mixed mode - 8 liters, on the highway - 6-6.5 liters. Very economical, consumption machine incredibly pleased.

I was pleased with both dynamics and handling - it rides collectedly, does not roll in corners, accelerates quickly, slows down superbly (sometimes there is even a feeling that it is a bit harsh), despite the hard finishing materials, nothing rumbles inside (despite the mileage of 15 thousand kilometers ) - perhaps a good Hungarian assembly affects. The motor makes a great impression - it has no drawdown of power and torque at low revs, and the machine just flies with it. Yes, and the sound insulation is surprisingly good for this class of cars, and even more so for the Suzuki brand - the Vitara feels much noisier. The suspension is moderately soft, it goes well with bumps, especially small and medium ones, and even traffic policemen can be overcome at more or less reasonable speeds without much nervous tension.

I noticed an excellent head light - in the top configuration there are excellent LED headlights, and they shine very brightly and juicy. I also noticed the not very convenient automatic transmission selector lever - it switches in a straight line and constantly misses, wanting to turn on the D mode, and you get to the M - manual. And the most remarkable thing turned out to be under the hood - there are two gas shock absorbers and a poker near the car, apparently, just in case. original solution.

Now the Suzuki SX4 car in the current generation is offered on the Russian market in several versions. Two engine options - a 1.6-liter gasoline aspirated engine with 117 hp. and a gasoline-free turbocharged 1.4-liter with 140 hp. Cars with the first power unit are offered a) with front-wheel drive and mechanics, b) with front-wheel drive and automatic, c) with all-wheel drive and mechanics. All. There is no option with all-wheel drive and automatic. But cars with a 140-horsepower engine are available, on the contrary, only with a 6-speed automatic transmission, with two drive options - front and full. The price range is quite large - from 1,200,000 for a 117-horsepower car with front-wheel drive and mechanics to 1,620,000 rubles for a 140-horsepower version with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. They are assembled at a factory in Hungary.