2010 Suzuki SX4 Crossover Review

Overview

Power and performance

Power for the Suzuki SX4 Crossover comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 150 hp and 140 pound-feet of torque. It is teamed with a standard six-speed manual transmission or a CVT. When mated to the CVT, the engine's power output comes down slightly to 148 hp. It is available in both FWD and AWD configurations. The Fuel economy estimates range from 22 miles per gallon city to 30 mpg on highways.

Body and styling

The SX4 Crossover is a well equipped vehicle with 16-inch steel wheels with steel covers, power windows, locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; air conditioning; AM/FM/CD/MP3 XM Satellite Radio-compatible audio system; tilt steering wheel; trip computer; fender flares; and roof rails. The Technology package includes an integrated Navigation system, hands-free Bluetooth calling capability with on-screen text display, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with steering-wheel-integrated audio and cruise controls. The top of the line AWD-only Touring trim is equipped with 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lamps, aluminum color roof rails, automatic climate control, SmartPass keyless entry and start system, heated side mirrors, six-disc in-dash CD changer and premium audio system with nine speakers (including subwoofer) and heated front seats, a rarity among compacts. Alloy wheels, fog lamps and aluminum color roof rails distinguish the Touring package's exterior. MSN enabled enhancements to the navigation system to include real-time traffic, weather forecasts, movie times, lowest gas price finder, stock updates, headline news, local entertainment finder and airline arrival/departure times.

Safety Features

The 2010 Suzuki SX4 Crossover comes with a host of modern safety equipment like antilock braking system with EBD function, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), SRS dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, LATCH, brake assist function and side impact door beams.