2008 Suzuki SX4 JX review from North America
"Practical, solid, fun and versatile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nada so far.
General comments?
Handling is a pleasant surprise. It stays flatter than it has any right to and when the AWD kicks in on a loose/slippery surface (or you're just going to fast :D) around a corner, the car just tucks in and claws it's way around the corner. All the while with a world's better ride than my 91 Civic Si with 16" wheels had. I can't wait for next winter to test the AWD!
It's no Porsche or big-block Chevy by any means but it zips through traffic easily and has no problem getting up to highway speed or passing. It even gets decent (though not great) gas mileage.
The cabin's a bit on the plasticky side -but there's not much in this price range that isn't- and it's otherwise well laid out. Only thing I'd like added is some map pockets on the seat backs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2008 |