SUZUKI SX4 new 2012 sedan

Created by the identical Suzuki workforce that won European acclaim with the Suzuki Swift, the SX4 sedan joins the dynamic XL7 midsize crossover SUV, award-winning SX4 compact sport crossover and media-acclaimed Grand Vitara as an iconic vehicle that embodies the long run direction of the Suzuki brand and the corporate's "Method of Life" spirit. Its 'poised for action' wedge-shape stance, muscular arched fenders and customary 17-inch alloy wheels all mirror the car's eagerness to offer a spirited and responsive driving experience.

"The SX4 sedan might be one of the best-outfitted compact cars in America and can perfectly complement our lineup of versatile automobiles," mentioned Koichi Suzuki, president of ASMC automotive operations. "Since New York has been home to so lots of our important automobile introductions, we're delighted to return and kick off the second quarter of 2007 with the launch of Suzuki's newest thrilling product."

The SX4 sedan arrives on the heels of an impressive 2006, when American Suzuki enjoyed gross sales of more than a hundred,000 vehicles for the primary time in its 22-yr history. Last 12 months's automotive gross sales had been up 23 p.c from 2005 and mark the corporate's third consecutive double-digit annual gross sales increase.

Powertrain

Inbuilt Japan, the SX4 sedan includes a sophisticated 2.zero-liter, in-line four-cylinder, sixteen-valve DOHC engine rated at 143 horsepower and 136 lb.-ft. of torque, making it extra highly effective than the section quantity leaders. It's available with either an automatic or a 5-speed manual transmissionThe chassis of the SX4 sedan advanced from the award-successful Suzuki Swift that received quite a few business accolades worldwide, including many "Automobile of the Year" awards in Europe and Asia. With an emphasis on dynamic efficiency, the game-tuned SX4 sedan brings the joy of the Swift to the U.S. market. The SX4 sedan contains a inflexible metal unibody underpinned by a well-managed chassis that was fantastic-tuned in Europe to supply stability, crisp and responsive handling and braking, and minimal physique roll. For optimal braking performance, it options four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes as normal equipment.

Exterior Styling

Inspired by a Japanese Kabuki masks, the SX4 sedan has an aggressive entrance fascia and grille, and appears poised for action with a sporty wedge shape that foreshadows its rewarding driving experience. Its muscular and athletic stance is enhanced by its arched fenders, whereas the physique contains a low, rising waistline and large, triangular-shaped home windows forward of the front doorways to emphasize the automotive's nice traction and dynamic performance. The SX4 sedan also features a regular aero body package, full with an obtainable rear spoiler.

Inside

The fashionable design continues inside the SX4 sedan. Large door openings present the driver and passengers with superior ease of entry and egress, whereas the big cabin proportions and command seating position optimize visibility to enhance driving confidence and control. The cabin permits comfy seating for five, with more general interior house than the section's quantity leaders. The SX4 sedan also features theater-style seating for the rear passengers.

A practical and high-tech middle panel affords giant, round controls flanked by modern aluminum- coloured trim. Devices and controls are backlit by contemporary, high-tech pink lighting, and the ergonomic design of the instrument cluster and dashboard supplies clear views of the meters and easy accessibility to the controls for a true driver-oriented cabin. The sporty cockpit theme extends throughout the cabin with a darkish inside that features black fabric for a glance that's both sharp and refined.

The sedan's handsome integrated middle stack also homes a complicated audio system - normal AM/FM/MP3/CD with 4 speakers. The system is XM Satellite tv for pc Radio ready and gives an accessible premium sound system, featuring nine speakers and in-sprint six-disc CD changer.

Security

In keeping with Suzuki's philosophy of both fun and safe driving, the SX4 sedan gives an intensive array of normal security options, including four-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock brake system with digital brake-power distribution (EBD). Passive safety gear features a reinforced body with entrance and rear crush zones designed to assist take in influence energy and 6 normal airbags: driver and entrance passenger airbags; driver and front passenger seat-mounted facet-affect airbags; and side curtain airbags designed to provide further protection for outboard front- and rear-seat passengers. As well as, the SX4 sedan is fitted with entrance three-level seatbelts with pretensioners and power limiters, three-level inertia reel rear seat belts and ISO FIX-compliant youngster seat anchors