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The Suzuki SX4 is a compact car and mini SUV developed jointly by Japanese automaker Suzuki and Italian automaker Fiat that sold between 2006 and 2014. It was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front- and four-wheel drive. In 2013, a new generation launched, called Suzuki SX4 S-Cross—now exclusively a mini SUV, with a sedan version not offered. The first and second generation SX4s sold alongside one another until 2014. The SX4 sedan was replaced with the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. The original model in some European markets, sold as the Fiat Sedici, and in some Asian markets as the Maruti Suzuki SX4. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign Giugiaro studio and has been produced since 2006. Although originally intended solely for Europe, the SX4 is sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. Especially as a 4WD hatchback, the SX4 occupies a specific market niche of mini SUVs. Depending on the market, it was available with petrol engines in the 1.5- to 2.0-litre range, and Fiat's 1.3- to –2.0-litre diesels. == First generation (2006–2014) – SX4 == SX4 continues Suzuki's tradition of mini SUVs and compact SUVs, like SJ, Jimny, and Vitara. It was introduced in Japan on December 1, 2005, and internationally at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio, the SX4 (an abbreviation of "Sports X-over 4 all seasons ") replaces the Aerio (Liana in some markets). The "SX/4" designation was previously used (1981–83) by American Motors (AMC) for a sporty liftback model in its all-wheel drive AMC Eagle passenger cars. Although originally intended solely for the European market, the SX4 is sold in most of Suzuki's international markets. It falls within Japanese regulations concerning vehicle external dimensions and engine displacement for a car classified as a "compact". It is manufactured at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary; Manesar, India; and Sagara, Japan. An expected 60,000 units were produced — 2/3 to be sold by Suzuki and 1/3 by Fiat, badged as the Sedici. The SX4 Crossover has also been sold in Indonesia since 2007. Earlier models were directly imported from Japan (Completely Built-up/CBU), however locally assembled versions were introduced a year later to meet the higher-than-expected market demand. The locally assembled versions are then equipped with some new features, including 4-wheel disc brakes and Multi Information Display. Base engines are the 1.5 L gasoline unit identical to the one used in the Swift, 1.6 L gasoline (with VVT) with maximum output of (which powers Suzuki SX4 Sedan sold in India by Maruti), the new 1.6 L VVT seen in the new Grand Vitara, and a , 1.9 L DDIS — along with the Fiat diesel engine with a maximum output of and maximum torque of . The SX4 was initially released as a five-door hatchback body style, marketed as the SX4 Crossover. With boot space of 300 litres (270 litres VDA) and 60:40 split fold rear seats, they have a tumble/roll configuration that allows for a flat load area up to a maximum volume of 1,045 litres (625 litres VDA). The sedan model, marketed as the SX4 Sport, debuted at the 2007 New York Auto Show and was released in Japan, India, and a few Eastern European markets. It replaced the Suzuki Aerio sedan and also the Daewoo-based Suzuki Forenza sedan and station wagon. ;2007 The North American-market model arrived in 2006 as a 2007 model year as Suzuki's entry-level AWD vehicle. Differences from the European model are the offering of AWD as standard (2WD Version available in Canada, Europe, Israel, and China while AWD is optional in Canada) and only with the 2.0 L J20A inline-4 gasoline engine with timing chain instead of timing belt. In 2007, Suzuki Auto posted the best year-end close in company history, with SX4 sales a primary contributor to this success. ;2008 The U.S. base price (model year 2008) for the 5-door hatchback (marketed in the U.S. as the SX4 Crossover) included "intelligent" All Wheel Drive (iAWD), power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player with MP3 capability, and keyless entry. Available were anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, fog lights, and an advanced key in a Touring package. ;2009 The 2009 model year saw SX4 sedans with standard GPS navigation systems manufactured by Garmin with Bluetooth, weather, and a gas station locator. The U.S.-market SX4 sedan (marketed as the SX4 Sport) is only available in front-wheel drive(FWD). Except for the absence of iAWD, the option packages for the SX4 Sport closely matched those available for the SX4 Crossover. The sedan’s boot has 515 litres of cargo capacity. Both the 1.6 L FWD hatchback and 1.6 L FWD sedan models available in Israel (4-speed automatic only) and Malaysia, are fully imported from Japan. In Indonesia, only a two-wheel FWD drive CKD version with 1.5 L engine for both sedan and hatchback is offered, available in 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission option. Later, SX4 hatchback in Indonesia is offered in two variant : the standard SX4 Crossroad and the fully optional SX4 Crossover. Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the SX4 are available, although not all combinations of drivetrain and body style may be available in a given market (for instance, until the latter part of the 2008 model year, the U.S.-market SX4 Crossover was only available with iAWD). The AWD models use an electronically controlled iAWD 3-mode four wheel drive system, user-selectable between front wheel drive 2WD mode, automatic AWD AUTO mode, and AWD LOCK 50:50 split permanent AWD LOCK mode which can only be used up to , after that it switches to AWD AUTO mode. ;2010 Since the 2010 model year, SX4 five-door hatchback is available with a 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine, 2.0 L DOHC VVT engine J20B (significantly different than the J20A used in 2007 to 2009, so as not interchangeable) and 2.0 L DDiS diesel engine (16 valve, with torque) on the AWD version. The 1.6 L DOHC VVT engine revised to the new CO2 emission control standards Euro 5 regulations. Engine power was increased from 107 to 120 bhp. The U.S.-market received a new 2.0 L engine (J20B), with the power increased from 143 to 150 bhp, and also lower fuel consumption. The car is offered with either a new six-speed manual, 4-speed automatic transmission for 1.6 L engine cars. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters comes with a 2.0 L I4 engine that makes at 6,000 rpm. On standard six-speed manual transmission the same engine produces at 6,200 rpm. The 2010 model was upgraded with front (ventilated) and rear (solid) disc brakes, 6 airbags (front, side and curtain), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Cruise control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), optional in 1.6 L models. The 2010-model SX4 included changes to the grille, taillights, instrument cluster, climate controls and door trim, as well as a restructured cargo hold, removing the fold-up rear seats in favor of an 'arena seating' raised rear seat layout. Non-fleet all-wheel-drive models add new rear skid plates. A new SportBack model offers a lowered sport-tuned suspension, body kit, rear spoiler, and also removes the roof rack.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack Review )〕 Production of both body styles ended in Japan in March 2014, with stocks available for sale until October 2014. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Suzuki SX4」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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