Highlights*
A decent ride, good driving position, and easy access to the rear seats make the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan a practical and pleasant car to drive and live with. It also proves quite affordable in base trim.
Lowlights*
Some will find the SX4 too plain-looking and low on features. What's more, the engine is noisy and relatively thirsty, while rearward visibility can't be described as ample.
Pricing
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan starts at $15,645 for the JE model (manual transmission only). Next up is the JA with either a manual gearbox ($17,835) or CVT ($19,035). Finally, buyers after a more generously equipped SX4 will turn to the Sport model, priced from $20,335 -- add $1,200 for the CVT option.
Fuel consumption
Ratings for the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan are 9L/100km city and 6.0L/100km highway when you shift gears manually. Expect 8.0L and 6.1L/100km, respectively, with the CVT.
Styling
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan boasts clean and understated lines in European-inspired fashion, although it must be said that no changes have been made in the past couple of years. The Sport model stands out with a body kit, rear spoiler, fog lights, and 17” alloy wheels.
Powertrain
Under the hood is a 2.0L, DOHC, 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that produces 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. The aforementioned manual transmission includes six gears. Unlike the SX4 Crossover, the sedan is not available with all-wheel drive.
Cargo capacity
The trunk of the 2013 Suzuki SX4 can hold 349 litres of cargo, which is roughly what you can expect from an average compact sedan.
Safety
Six airbags come standard, along with an Electronic Stability Program, ABS, and brake assist.
Competitors
Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla.
* Based on expert reviews.
Poirier-Defoy Michel, L’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions La Presse, 2012, p.526
Crépault Michel, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.560
Fillion Nadine, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l’Homme, 2012, p.568
A decent ride, good driving position, and easy access to the rear seats make the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan a practical and pleasant car to drive and live with. It also proves quite affordable in base trim.
Lowlights*
Some will find the SX4 too plain-looking and low on features. What's more, the engine is noisy and relatively thirsty, while rearward visibility can't be described as ample.
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| Photo: Suzuki |
Pricing
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan starts at $15,645 for the JE model (manual transmission only). Next up is the JA with either a manual gearbox ($17,835) or CVT ($19,035). Finally, buyers after a more generously equipped SX4 will turn to the Sport model, priced from $20,335 -- add $1,200 for the CVT option.
Fuel consumption
Ratings for the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan are 9L/100km city and 6.0L/100km highway when you shift gears manually. Expect 8.0L and 6.1L/100km, respectively, with the CVT.
Styling
The 2013 Suzuki SX4 Sedan boasts clean and understated lines in European-inspired fashion, although it must be said that no changes have been made in the past couple of years. The Sport model stands out with a body kit, rear spoiler, fog lights, and 17” alloy wheels.
Powertrain
Under the hood is a 2.0L, DOHC, 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that produces 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. The aforementioned manual transmission includes six gears. Unlike the SX4 Crossover, the sedan is not available with all-wheel drive.
Cargo capacity
The trunk of the 2013 Suzuki SX4 can hold 349 litres of cargo, which is roughly what you can expect from an average compact sedan.
Safety
Six airbags come standard, along with an Electronic Stability Program, ABS, and brake assist.
Competitors
Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla.
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| Photo: Suzuki |
* Based on expert reviews.
Poirier-Defoy Michel, L’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions La Presse, 2012, p.526
Crépault Michel, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.560
Fillion Nadine, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l’Homme, 2012, p.568