A revised Suzuki SX4 is now on sale, with a new look, new trims and a new petrol engine.
A revised Suzuki SX4 is now on sale, with a new look, new trims and a new petrol engine.
Suzuki updates SX4 for 2010, launches new engine for UK
Suzuki has announced a revised version of its SX4 crossover for the 2010 model year. Although the announcement was made by Suzuki’s UK arm, it is believed the interior and exterior changes to the SX4 will surface in America.
Suzuki says the SX4 has been revised for 2010 with “numerous styling and interior changes”, but the update appears to be a minor refresh, at best. Up front, the SX4 gets a slightly revised front fascia, including a larger lower grille and new fog lights. There doesn’t appear to be any changes to the SX4’s rear.
Inside, the SX4 gets a little more spit and polish with a new center stack and instrument cluster. The center stack now features a new display, showing audio, air conditioning and other controls. SZ4 models also receive illuminated rings around air conditioning controls.
The SX4’s revised instrument panel now features a driver information display, giving the driver access to average and instantaneous fuel consumption, fuel range and outside temperature. Steering wheel-mounted controls feature illumination for 2010 for better usability.
The big news for the 2010 SX4 – at least in the UK market – is the addition of a new 1.6L gas engine. The Euro 5 compliant four-pot features a new variable valve timing and variable intake system, increasing driving response while lowering overall emissions. Rated at a respectable 120 horsepower (13 more than the outgoing model), the new engine achieves 45.6mpg in front-drive applications, representing a 10 percent improvement. All-wheel drive models are rated at 43.5mpg.
It remains to be seen if the new 1.6L will make the trek across the pond – the U.S.-spec SX4 uses a more powerful 2.0L unit – but it remains possible the new mill could join Suzuki’s SX4 lineup in an entry-level role.
New trims For UK in 2010
The new trims start with SZ3 and rise through SZ4 and SZ5, with even the most basic version getting six airbags, remote central locking, air-conditioning and four electric windows. SZ4 adds foglamps, alloy wheels and side mouldings, with climate control and keyless entry and start on petrol models.
Top-of-the-range SZ5 trim is reserved for the four-wheel drive petrol-engined model that goes on sale in April. The drive system incorporates three modes: two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and automatic. Also unique to this trim is a six-CD changer.
More efficient engines
As before, buyers have a choice of two 1.6-litre engines, one petrol and one diesel. The petrol unit has been revised, and 2WD models now average 45.6mpg – a 10% improvement over the previous unit.
The diesel engine also now achieves better economy and emissions than before – averaging 57.6mpg and emitting 129g/km CO2. However, as with the 4WD model, it doesn’t go on sale (with SZ4 trim) until April 2010.
How much?
Prices for the new range start at Pound 11,640 for a 1.6 SZ3 with a five-speed manual gearbox, with the SZ4 model at 12,255 and a four-speed automatic transmission adding just over 1000 to the price.
Source : whatcar and leftlennews
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