The new Suzuki SX4 is not sold in Russia as smartly as its creators would like it to be. The owners find an average of 150 cars a month. And there are several reasons for this. In addition to a rather trivial appearance and the only modest motor "one and six", popularity is also hampered by a considerable price tag. The optimal version of the GLE 1.6 CVT 2WD costs 1,039,000 rubles. For similar money (1,065,000 rubles), you can buy the Vitara subcompact crossover. Such a novelty, unfortunately, will be much more modestly equipped. But it will be a car of this year of production, and not 2014, like all SX4s sold now in Russia.

What kind of car Vitara? The Japanese borrowed the name from the universal off-road vehicle, which is well known to many Suzuki fans, which forged the brand's glory since the 80s of the last century. Interestingly, in the domestic market, the novelty responds to Escudo. The model is based on the SX4 crossover platform, perhaps docked by 100 mm (up to 2500 mm). It is all the more surprising that in terms of the spaciousness of the back sofa, the Vitara stands almost on an equal footing with the donor. And in fact, it claims to be a crossover with the most spacious interior in the B-class. Thanks to the layout engineers for suggesting a slightly more vertical seating arrangement than the SX4.

The interior design of both crossovers is almost the same. Only the finishing of plastic inserts on the front panel in bright colors orients "Vitara" to a younger audience. However, the high level of ergonomics does not suffer from this. A Japanese car with an equally European-style well-equipped interior is not often met to this day. It's a pity that the trunk of the younger model was 9 cm shorter and 6 cm narrower. This inevitably caused a loss of useful displacement (375 versus 430 liters).

But the short wheelbase and more compact overhangs had a positive effect on the geometric cross-country ability. On those bumps where the SX4 runs the risk of scratching the bumpers and crushing the sills, the Vitara driver will be able to drive more confidently. And perhaps most importantly, all two-pedal versions of the novelty are equipped with a 6-speed automatic, while the SX4 is equipped with a variator. It is more convenient to control the thrust in any modes on the Vitara.

On the pavement, both cars are far from being racers - each could use a sharper steering wheel. Although, in general, Vitara handling is perhaps more accurate. However, in place of the 117-horsepower engine that is the same for both cars, a faster engine is asking. By the way, a more lively turbo version should appear on Vitara in 2016. In the meantime, the SX4 accelerates a little more confidently at city speeds, and the Vitara is preferable when the speedometer needle exceeds a hundred. Thanks to the "stronger" top gear in the automatic transmission.

Outcome

More fashionable, faster and with “automatic” - this is how a novelty can be described in a few words in comparison with a donor. It is a pity that behind a brighter wrapper, it hides, in fact, the same flaws as in the SX4: a weak engine and budget materials for finishing at an overpriced price. You should wait for discounts at Vitara. Some of the dealers, by the way, are already offering to bargain. But those who are aiming at the SX4, on the contrary, should hurry up: there are not many discount cars of 2014 release left in the showrooms.

Interior

• Vitara is brighter in detail. SX4 is slightly richer due to climate control and leather on the steering wheel

Dynamics

• In the city, both are not athletes at all, but Vitara's maximum speed is higher

Comfort

• For the B-class, the Vitara is surprisingly comfortable, but the SX4 is still quieter and softer

Passability

• The "Vitara" has a 10 cm shorter base and "automatic" instead of the variator.

General equipment

ABS, ESP, seven airbags, two power windows, electric drive and heated mirrors, heated front seats, driver's seat height adjustment, steering wheel adjustable in length and angle, air conditioning, radio tape recorder, trip computer. The advantages of equipping the SX4: rear power windows, climate control, alloy wheels, cruise control, leather steering wheel, parking sensors, keyless entry system The advantages of equipping the Vitara: slope assistance system

On the one hand, the compact crossover Suzuki SX4 is no longer a novelty, but the model is popular and in demand among buyers. On the other hand, there is a massive renewal of competitors in this class. What can the Suzuki SX4 offer against their background, what are the pros and cons of the model? Let's figure it out together.

The first generation Suzuki SX4 debuted in 2006 - a mixture of a hatchback (proportions and compactness of the body) and a crossover (ground clearance, four-wheel drive versions). Over time, the Suzuki SX4 received a couple of interesting versions: a sedan body, a twin under the FIAT brand. The car has become popular all over the world, including Ukraine. The Japanese decided to repeat this approach, and in 2013 they launched the second generation Suzuki SX4, and both models were produced in parallel for some time: the new product was named Suzuki SX4 or S-Cross, depending on the market. At the beginning of 2016, the second generation SX4 was modernized: a new front end, headlights and lights, an improved multimedia system in the cabin, a 6-speed appeared. "Automatic" (instead of the variator earlier) and a 1.4 liter 140 hp turbo engine.

ModelSuzuki SX4 is a mixture of a hatchback and a crossover: the ground clearance is 180 mm, there are all-wheel drive versions. In the course of the last update, the car has changed noticeably at the front, plus there have been a number of changes in technology.

The article presents a car in the maximum version of the GLX with a 1.4 liter 140 hp engine, other versions will also be briefly noted - I will indicate separately in the text.

How is it going?

The Suzuki SX4 test car is powered by a 1.4-liter BOOSTERJET engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission - a great combination for normal and slightly dynamic driving. The motor pulls well from the bottom (1.5 thousand) to the very top (5-6 thousand rpm), it has a phenomenally even traction without any dips in the specified range, it quickly responds to pressing the gas pedal. "Automatic" is also good - smooth, fast, imperceptible up and down switching; does not resist sharp acceleration and kick-down; quick adaptation to the driver's driving style. In a word, in matters of power, ease of traction control, automatic transmission operation - everything is fine.

But here's the caveat: while driving a Suzuki SX4, you do not feel enthusiasm, even despite the engine, which can drive dynamically. Here the crossover Suzuki Vitara S pleased with drive and acceleration, with it I sometimes wanted to "pull" from a traffic light. And in Suzuki SX4 the 140-horsepower engine is not for “shooting from a traffic light”, but for “confidence and reserve under the right foot”. This crossover is made as a family, traditional in nature. And if so, then the requests are different ...

AppearanceSuzuki SX4 is devoid of aggression and fuse. I would say that the focus here is on the "solidity" features that are characteristic of larger cars - for example, a huge radiator grille with chrome decor. Oval-stretched headlights conceal modern lenticular LED optics (conventional lamps only in the direction indicators). 1.4 l engineBOOSTERJETgood, but its capabilities are only needed here "in reserve", and taking into account the characterSuzuki SX4 this stock will be used extremely rarely. In this case, the difference with the 1.6 liter engine (117 hp) is minimal: it is quite enough for daily driving. Automatic transmission pleases with soft and fast shifting with any of the engines.

Returning to the “family crossover” format, I would like to mention the chassis, suspension, and steering. Firstly, the chassis is elastic: there is no frank rigidity, but the pits are not completely hidden either. At the same time, there is a large margin of energy consumption of the suspension, you can easily drive at a fairly high speed on a bumpy road. And on speed bumps, the car flinches with the rear end less than other competitors. In a word, very good. However, the new Renault Duster shows that the suspension can be softer without sacrificing energy intensity and drum-to-road performance, and the Hyundai Creta adds a quieter ride to that. After all, the Suzuki SX4 crossover is noisy: initially - there are questions about the sound insulation of the wheel arches, at a speed of about 100 km / h and above - aerodynamic noise is pretty noticeable. But there is also a plus: the silent, assembled, "live" suspension of a test car with a mileage of 36 thousand km (as you know, 1 km of a test car = 2-3 km in real life).

The steering wheel is good stability in the "zero zone" and is filled with effort in the turn, as if compressing a small spring. The car as a whole does not resist bends, although there are rolls. But at a sharp turn on a bumpy road or paving stones, the SX4 slightly "rearranges" the rear part, which is unpleasant. This appears only on an empty car, if you load the rear part, then this effect is no longer there. And you can load a lot: for its class - the cabin is quite spacious in front and behind, the trunk offers a volume of 430-440 liters in the standard version. And in general - the interior of the Suzuki SX4 at first glance seems simple, but within its class it turns out to be good.

Front panel of salonSuzuki SX4 does not shine with its original design, but pleases with a large insert made of soft plastic - a rarity in the class. The main attention here is drawn to the oval with an LCD display and a pair of ventilation deflectors. The display pleases with the picture quality. Also pay attention to the little things: the armrest can be moved forward and opens up access to a hidden niche; the steering wheel pleases with a logical arrangement of buttons to control the audio system, "cruise", telephone; laconic devices with a simple LCD display are quick to read; there is a 2-zone climate control. In many of these little thingsSuzuki SX4 turns out to be better than a relativeSuzuki Vitara.

The last mention is not accidental, since both cars are built on the same platform. But the Suzuki SX4 model has an increased wheelbase (2.6 m versus 2.5 m for the Vitara model), which made it possible to provide additional legroom and a more traditional fit: for its class and dimensions, the rear is spacious and comfortable. In addition, the maximum version has a rear armrest and backrest angle adjustment: again, this is a plus in front of the Vitara model with its usual vertical rear row of seats. But if the armrest is an unconditional and obvious plus, then the adjustment of the backrest angle in this case is “a thing about nothing”: only two positions, the range of angle change is too small - the “reclining” position cannot be obtained here.

Nominally, the change in the angle of the backrest allows you to increase the trunk: 440 liters are promised against 430 liters in the standard position. However, the minimum figure (430 liters) is still a good indicator for this class. Plus a couple more nice little things: a two-level floor and side niche pockets. Separately, it is worth noting the trunk shelf, which opens from two sides: traditionally, when you open the trunk lid and, in addition, it is possible to open the shelf from the back of the rear seat - it is convenient to get trifles from the trunk right on the road.

The front is comfortable, and the back is spacious, as for this class. There is an armrest and the ability to change the angle of the backrest, but in a small range. There are no complaints at all about the trunk: a rather large, two-level floor, niche pockets on the sidewalls. A two-sided shelf deserves a separate mention, which leans out of the passenger compartment and gives access to the trunk, this is extremely rare, but it's a pity - a really useful item that is easy to implement. By the way, taking into account the mileage of the test car to the salon, there are remarks: door cards creak - little by little, but all four.

Summing up the interim results: the Suzuki SX4 crossover is unlikely to enchant with driving performance and interior trim, but it is good at "requests for real life" - the behavior of the engine and automatic transmission, the energy intensity of the suspension, the spaciousness and convenience of the interior, the thoughtful trunk.

Is there any innovation?

If you have read the material about, then here you will not find anything new for yourself: a monocoque body, independent suspension in front and semi-independent in the rear, front or four-wheel drive, 5-speed. Manual transmission or 6-speed. Automatic transmission. For the Suzuki SX4 model in Ukraine, two engines are offered, both gasoline. Firstly, the M16A engine: a volume of 1.6 liters, four cylinders, a VVT system for changing the valve timing. Secondly, the K14C BOOSTERJET series engine: a volume of 1.4 liters, four cylinders, direct fuel injection plus a turbine. It is this motor and 6-speed. Automatic transmission instead of CVT-variator became the main technical innovations with the last model update in 2016.

The rest of the technological features are already known. Thus, the all-wheel drive ALL GRIP 4WD offers a selector to select one of four driving modes: AUTO - standard, automatic torque redistribution; SPORT - sporty, more traction is given to the rear wheels, "automatic" uses lower gears; SNOW - transfers more traction to the rear wheels, the four-wheel drive works faster than usual, but the reactions to pressing the gas pedal are softened to avoid slipping in the snow; LOCK - rigid fixation of the 50/50 torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. A couple of nuances: LOCK mode will turn on only after SNOW has been preselected; the activation of each mode is indicated on the display between the speedometer and tachometer.

In addition, I will note the large touchscreen display in the cabin: here you can find audio control, the ability to connect a telephone, etc. There is voice control of some functions (telephone, audio system), but the list of processed phrases is frankly small. Also, this display shows a picture from the rear view camera with auxiliary guide lines. In general, this is the minimum standard set, which is what you expect from such a system. However, Suzuki is remembered for its very detailed, beautiful, juicy picture on the display.

All-wheel drive systemALL GRIP 4 WDallows you not only to control the distribution of torque between the axles, but also to slightly change the character of the car. ModeLOCK (replacing the central differential lock) is connected with a separate button and only after selecting the modeSNOW. INThe selected modes are displayed on the instrument panel display, where the on-board computer is also "tied". Since we are talking about cross-country ability: the ground clearance is 180 mm, but the front is concerned about the "lip" of the bumper, and the rear is not happy with the transverse arrangement of the muffler. As a result, if we are talking about slippery off-road (snow, ice, mud) -Suzuki SX4 is good, but if we talk about relief off-road (stones, slopes) - you need to be careful.

It's a pity, but this is where the high-tech sophistication for Ukraine ends. Why am I speaking for Ukraine? Because in some countries the Suzuki SX4 offers a lot of interesting technologies. For example, a 1.6-liter turbodiesel or a 3-cylinder petrol turbo engine (which in Europe replaced the naturally aspirated 1.6-liter 117-horsepower engine). I know that many will prefer the "time-tested aspirated" and therefore it is in Ukraine, but in this section we are talking about the car from the point of view of advanced technologies. Also, the Suzuki SX4 in Ukrainian versions did not receive active cruise control and an autonomous emergency braking system (in terms of technology), in addition, the model did not receive a panoramic glass sunroof and leather interior (in terms of comfort and equipment).

A couple of photos that hint at the presence of active (radar) cruise control and autonomous emergency braking systems - these are two points I consider the biggest omission in the matter of technologySuzuki SX4 who did not make it to Ukraine. Let them be offered only for the maximum versions, albeit for "expensive", but in the classSuzuki SX4 similar technologies are still rare - this is a potential "highlight" and advantage over competitors.

Prices and competitors

The Suzuki SX4 is available in Ukraine with two manual transmission or automatic transmission motors, front or all-wheel drive, in two trim levels (GL or GLX), for a total of six options.

The minimum version is a 1.6 liter engine (117 hp), front-wheel drive, manual transmission, GL equipment: air conditioning, power windows, electric drive and heated mirrors, on-board computer, cruise control, ESP system, seven airbags, conventional audio system, steering wheel with buttons, heated front seats, front armrest. Such a car is estimated at UAH 469 thousand. or slightly more than $ 18 thousand. A similar version with "automatic" will cost 511 thousand UAH. or about $ 19.5 thousand. Four-wheel drive with manual transmission in the GL configuration is 515 thousand UAH. (slightly less than $ 20 thousand), and with automatic transmission - 552 thousand UAH. or $ 21.3 thousand.

The maximum version GLX adds the following to the package: 2-zone "climate", LED headlights, light and rain sensors, 16-inch alloy wheels, parking sensors front and rear, improved audio system (6 speakers and Bluetooth), rear seat backrest adjustment and rear armrest, silver trim on the sides of the doors and roof rails. Also the GLX version automatically means 6-st. "machine". Such a car with a 1.6 l 117 hp engine. and front-wheel drive is estimated at 582 thousand UAH or almost $ 22.5 thousand. Finally, at the top of the Suzuki SX4 range is the version with a 1.4 140 hp engine. BOOSTERJET in GLX version, additionally with ALL GRIP all-wheel drive, reversing camera and LCD touch screen (car as in the article); price - 690 thousand UAH. or $ 26.5 thousand

The car in the salon - in the basic configurationGL: conventional headlights with spaced blocks for low / high beam, steel rims with caps, a simpler ventilation control unit, a traditional radio with buttons. But otherwise - an excellent "sufficient" level: heated seats with an armrest in front, there is a "cruise" with steering wheel controls, the trunk still offers a comfortable two-level floor. And the 1.6-liter engine is quite "sufficient": at the end of 2017, it accounted for 89% of sales, even taking into account the large number of versions tied to a 1.6-liter engine, this figure is impressive. Maximum version 1.4 l 140 hpGLX(as a test car) occupied only 11% of the sales gamutSuzuki SX4, after all, for $ 26.5-27 thousand, you can look towards cars of a higher class. Although the share of versions with all-wheel drive is unexpectedly high - 37%. Indirectly, this indicates the choice and requests of buyers.Suzuki SX4: powerful engine and expensive version - "no", practicality and four-wheel drive - "yes".

And now, with this approach, we look at the competitors. Firstly, an expensive test version of the Suzuki SX4 for $ 27,000: here competitors can be called the initial-mid-range versions, KIA Sportage - even if they are inferior in some points of equipment, but offer large dimensions, and in fact we often choose "by size". Secondly, European compact crossovers, like the Citroen C3 Aircross (I'll tell you soon): they are interesting in details, but I can't offer all-wheel drive. Plus, or rather "minus", they are more cramped in the cabin (Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur), or spacious, but not cheap (Citroen C3 Aircross). Finally, the third is the main competitors for Suzuki SX4: the new, Chery Tiggo 7. The first two lack the available versions with all-wheel drive, and in some details they are inferior to the Suzuki SX4: for example, Hyundai Creta offers only a small display of the multimedia system, there is no navigation and the new Renault Duster lacks automatic transmission options. The related crossover Suzuki Vitara is one-on-one similar to the Suzuki SX4 in terms of affordable options and price plug, but here everyone chooses what he likes best: the youthful, perky Vitara model or the more family-friendly, spacious, thought-out Suzuki SX4 crossover.

Initial and middle versionsSuzuki SX4 with a price of $ 18-23 thousand turn out to be a good choice against the background of competitors in the segmentB-WITH-SUV... And here is an expensive crossoverSuzuki SX4 per$ 27 thousand enter the territory of larger, adult modelsC— D— SUVwhere requests for a car are initially higher and competitors are more dangerous.

Maintenance cost

The fuel consumption of a test car with a 1.4 liter (140 hp) engine in the city is 9-10 liters per 100 km, and on weekends, with empty roads, it can be kept within the minimum 7.5-8 liters. In traffic jams and / or a dynamic driving style - urban consumption increases to 11 liters per 100 km. On the highway, at a speed of 80-90 km / h, a car consumes about 5 liters of fuel, at a speed of 110-120 km / h, the consumption increases to 6 liters of fuel per 100 km of track. I drove a car with a 1.6 l (117 hp) engine only at the dealer's for review, so I do not have my own observations on fuel consumption. But there are observations of one of the readers of the site: the consumption in the city is 9 liters per 100 km, with empty roads, without traffic jams, at least you can get about 7.5-8 liters per 100 km. On the highway, at a speed of 80-90 km / h, the consumption is 6 liters per 100 km, at a speed of 110-120 km / h - about 7-7.5 liters per 100 km.

The warranty for both versions of the car is identical: three years or 100 thousand kilometers. And the prices for maintenance are not too different: for the version with a 1.4 liter engine (140 hp) - from 2-2.1 thousand UAH. (the simplest service) up to about 7 thousand UAH. (the most extensive service); for the 1.6 l version (117 hp) - from 2.4 thousand UAH to 6-7 thousand UAH. But the frequency of maintenance is different: a 1.4 liter engine requires maintenance every 10 thousand km, and a 1.6 liter engine requires maintenance every 15 thousand km. As a result, with a mileage of up to 90-100 thousand km, a car with a 1.6 liter engine will require 22-24 thousand UAH for maintenance (the exact figure depends on the combinations of manual transmission / automatic transmission and front / four-wheel drive), at the same time, a car with a motor 1 , 4 liters will require about 33 thousand UAH.

Data on prices for maintenance are given for one of the Kiev dealers of the brand and may slightly differ depending on the region, city, selected dealer. All prices are indicated as of May, excluding additional discounts and promotions that apply when buying a car or servicing it.

Eventually

The Suzuki SX4 test car is a good example of what the model has to offer. But this is a bad example of what buyers choose: for $ 25-30 thousand, an ordinary Ukrainian will look towards a larger crossover, albeit in a poorer configuration.

But when we talk about the Suzuki SX4 for "$ 20 thousand plus / minus", then everything becomes much better: there are few competitors and, against their background, the Suzuki SX4 turns out to be one of the most balanced proposals in the class (if not the most balanced at all): a wide choice of versions , sufficient equipment, not critical comments on driving. There is such a proverb: "keep it simple - and people will be drawn to you." In the compact crossover camp, the Suzuki SX4 is an excellent example of this approach.

pros:

In the entry-to-medium versions - a very strong offer in the compact crossover class

Spacious and comfortable interior, capacious and thoughtful trunk, energy-intensive suspension

It is possible to combine manual transmission / automatic transmission and front / all-wheel drive at your request

Minuses:

- No diesel, no high-tech equipment, no bright spots in character

The Max SX4 enters higher-end crossover territory where it's hard to compete

SpecificationsSuzuki SX4 GLX 1 , 4 lBOOSTERJET ALL GRIP 4 WD6АКПП

Body - compact crossover; 5 seats

Dimensions - 4,300 x 1,785 x 1,585 m

Wheelbase - 2.6 m

Clearance - 180 mm

Trunk - from 430 L (5 seats) to 1,269 L (2 seats)

Carrying capacity - 465 kg

Minimum curb weight - 1,260 kg

Motor - gasoline, turbo, R4; 1.4 l

Power - 140 HP at 5,500 rpm

Two crossovers, both Japanese, rolled off the assembly line of the Suzuki factories. Identical engines, similar dimensions and specifications. It would seem, what is there to choose? But there are nuances, serious differences that, despite the similarity, make the cars completely different. Like Yin and Yang, sun and moon, man and woman. And now we will reveal these secrets to you.

Suzuki Vitara - everything you need to know at a glance

When the Suzuki company began producing cars in the fifties of the last century, not only throughout Southeast Asia, but also in Japan, the state of the roads was deplorable. Therefore, the emphasis was on SUVs. The kind that the citizens of a post-war country could afford, that is, very simple and cheap. This is how the company became one of the world's foremost experts in four-wheel drive and economy.

The first Vitara appeared in 1988 and was positioned as a small SUV, but with a claim to design and comfort. In the second generation, the prefix "Grand" was added to the model name and took a serious step from off-road to city streets.

Yes, Suzuki started making crossovers even before it became mainstream. Now every self-respecting brand has from one to three crossovers in the lineup. And in those days, the Japanese manufacturer actually created a new class of cars "from scratch". How successful the model turned out to be can be judged by the number of brands that were not afraid to hang their nameplate on it. At different times in different countries, Suzuki Vitara was sold under the names:

1. Mazda Proceed Levante
2. Santana 300/350
3. Daewoo vitara
4. Chevrolet Tracker
5. Geo Tracker
6. GMC Tracker
7. Pontiac sunrunner
8. Asüna Sunrunner

Now Suzuki Vitara is a compact SUV with a five-door crossover body. The fourth generation of the model. The production is worked out to the smallest detail, the technologies are time-tested.

Suzuki CX4 - all the most important, briefly

The model was born from the mutual love of the Japanese Suzuki and the Italian Fiat. Asians had a hard time in the conservative European market. Therefore, they decided to turn to local old-timers. The design was entrusted to the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro. The master, defining what is "beautiful" in the auto industry since the forties of the last century. It was he who came up with the design of the DeLorean DMC-12 - the "flying" car from the movie "Back to the Future". And the very first Volkswagen Golf is also it. And a Ford Mustang. And almost all of them are Alfa Romeos. As well as Nikon cameras, Beretta weapons and Ducati motorcycles.

The first version of the SX4 rolled off the assembly line in 2006. For a long time, the manufacturer could not decide on the class - crossovers, sedans, compact cars, and combi appeared. They stopped only in 2013, choosing the class "mini-SUV" and the body "five-door compact crossover". The last update of the model is quite recent, last year. A facelift was carried out and a number of technological solutions were added. The maximum safety rating is "five stars" from Euro NCAP.

What do you get anyway

Whichever Suzuki you choose, in any case you will have:

• Four-wheel drive is one of the best in the world. You choose the mode, the electronics do the rest. Good electronics. The rear axle connects directly on the move, there is even a complete center differential lock.
• Branded 1.6-liter gasoline 16-valve aspirated with variable valve timing. So economical that you start to forget the addresses of the gas stations. Of course, you cannot squeeze much out of it, but it is extremely difficult to overtake Suzuki. "Hundred" is gaining in a little more than 11 seconds, the speedometer needle brings up to 170.
• Large, for its class, back seat. Even two tall men don't have to curl their legs. Three will not be very happy, but they will fit. And the children will have no problems with the place at all, even the dog can be put with them.
• Good visibility from the driver's seat. The rear window is neither lowered nor cut, there are very few blind spots, you look down on the road.
• The total carrying capacity (driver + passengers + cargo) is in the region of 650 kilograms. Yes, you heard right. If you do not take passengers, then this little Suzuki can load as much as half a ton.
• Japanese build quality. Of course, in this class it is difficult to require wood and leather. But the details are tightly fitted to each other, nothing creaks or rubs anywhere.
• The lowest price on the market for a four-wheel drive crossover and even from Japan.
• Flexible picking system. No one will force you to pay for unnecessary benefits. You can drive four-wheel drive, you can front. There is a machine gun and a mechanic. Choose them in any combination.

What is the difference

Style

SX4 S-Cross - beautiful from birth, the best designer in the world worked on it. But with Vitara, it opens up space for creativity. Its manufacturer has completely entrusted its customers - there are already 14 different configurations and 14 colors. Moreover, you can choose not only the exterior, but also the interior. If you want, everything will be a strict combination of black and gray. No? A riot of colors please - Atlantic Pearl Turquoise Metallic dashboard details. Subtle creative people will have a place to roam - even white is presented in two shades, "Cool White Pearl" and "Superior White".

This is probably why SH4 is more often bought by the older generation, and Vitara - by young people.

Class difference

If you put cars next to each other, you will immediately understand what this is about. The Suzuki Vitara is a Compact SUV, a "compact SUV". And the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is a mini SUV, “mini SUV,” one notch lower. In fact, it was Suzuki who created both classes, starting to produce such cars ten years earlier than other manufacturers. "Compact" ones are needed by those people who want more sports, are ready to go on a trip even now, but more often ride on city asphalt. And "Mini" is for those who like this very asphalt more, but sometimes they have to go out of town. The difference in approach is enormous, although the differences are not significant.

If you spend every weekend fishing, it is better to take Vitara. If you go out of town rarely and reluctantly, but since you have already left, you can climb into the wilderness - take the CX4.

Storm and calm

Cars give completely different emotions. If you want the car to surprise you, you need to take Vitara. And if you need rigor and clarity, full compliance with the declared parameters - your choice of SX4 S-Cross. The first one will bring you to a hill where you never thought to get out. The second one will definitely pull you out of that ravine. This difference is felt as soon as you get behind the wheel. You yourself will understand everything when you order a test drive in Kharkov from the official representative of Suzuki, the TECHNIK-CENTER company.

➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ High level of security
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Cost effective

The advantages and disadvantages of the Suzuki CX4 2018-2019 in a new body are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Suzuki SX4 II with mechanics, automatic transmission and 4x4 front and all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below.

Owner reviews

Here are some of the merits of my Suzuki SX4:

1) Fantastic consumption of 6.7 l / 100 km in summer in a million-plus city in traffic jams, in winter - within 8 with warming up.

2) Comfortable fit - the SX4 new is lower than most SUVs in terms of ground clearance, you don't have to jump into it, your trousers don't get dirty, at the same time, it doesn't have a puzoterka and copes with our uncleaned and not repaired roads.

3) Safety: 7 airbags and the stability control system are already in the database, 5 Euro points NCAP, ESP intervened more than once when you were about to be thrown out of the rut, which we have everywhere in winter and summer.

4) A large salon and the largest trunk in the class (430 liters) with not large dimensions, I moved to a new apartment without ordering a gazelle - I moved everything in it.

But there are also a couple of shortcomings:

1) There is not enough heated windshield.

2) The salon heats up longer than on a Zhiguli, I did not own other foreign cars, I do not know.

Radmir Sirazdinov, drives a Suzuki SX4 1.6 (120 HP) CVT 2014

Video review

Suzuki SX4 new with a CVT simply captivated me… There are no frills in the car, but all the announced options are in order and are quite satisfactory. Most of all, it is characterized by low fuel consumption.

I drove from Murmansk to Petrozavodsk with a flow rate of 5.3 liters per hundred. At the same time, I tried to drive 110 km / h on cruise control on sections with a good road ... How it will be further unknown, but after a year and a half of operation, no problems arose at all. I am very glad.

Sergey Podgorny, drives a Suzuki CX4 1.6 (120 hp) CVT 2014

Great car! Acquired Suzuki CX-4 New in October 2014. I drove 10,000 km - no complaints. Consumption is striking: 4.9 - 5.2 outside the city, in the city - 6.5. Mixed 5.9 - 6.0 liters. 95th gasoline is preferable, since the dynamics and consumption are excellent. You can and 92nd gasoline. The dynamics are a little worse.

One small drawback - when driving on rough roads (not fast), the rear shock absorbers are harsh. The machine is very good. I put it next to Qashqai - the difference in size is 5 and 8 centimeters (height and length). A fully packed machine costs 300,000 rubles less than the standard Qashqai!

The owner drives a Suzuki SX4 1.6 (120 hp) MT 2014.

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At first the overall impression was positive compared to the previous model, BUT! Faced a problem that OVERLOOKS all the advantages of this 2014 model.

What we managed to pay attention to in a short driving period: the backrests fold comfortably flush with the boot floor, there is a USB input for listening to music, there are more airbags, the trunk is larger, the side pillar of the front glass has decreased - more comfortable and better visibility!

A very sensitive gas pedal, after the 2006 Suzuki SX4 I had to get used to it - several times the car stalled in traffic jams, annoying. The suspension is very stiff, any lying policeman at a speed of more than 5 km / h - well, very sensitively overcome.

And now the problem is more serious: I bought a car in early October 2014, by this time more than one hundred cars of this model had been sold. October 14 - hooliganism broke the right front side window (the one that goes down).

Through long calls to 5 official dealers in Moscow, who sell this model, it turned out that in all of Moscow there is NOT ONE glass for a car of my model, and even in the warehouse of the official representative of Suzuki there are no such glasses! Generally not present in Russia! (2 weeks waiting for replacement).

Irina drives Suzuki SX4 1.6 (120 hp) on mechanics 2014

The car is not for its own money - a trough is cheap, but it costs a lot of money. As for the cheapness: the rear bumper is solid bullshit and plywood. Cannot be compared with DEU Sens.

The torpedo is already creaking in full, although the mileage is only 2,000 km. Plastic is bullshit! So far, all the joys of a two-week ownership of this unit, although the same Daewoo Sens pleases me more after 11 years of operation than this expensive trough!

Of the advantages of this car, only stability, good suspension performance and acceptable fuel consumption (depending on driving style) can be noted.

Review of Suzuki SX4 1.6 (120 HP) on a variator in 2015

Changed the 5 year old SX4 to a new one this year. It immediately became more fun to ride on the track. And in general - a lot of modern and useful options have been added. More economical than the old one about a liter in the city. When driving mainly through traffic jams, I fit into 11 liters per hundred (calculation for refueling), and the computer lies less here - the error is up to 5%, in contrast to 15% for the old one.

But off-road qualities have slightly deteriorated, geometric cross-country ability is not enough. After installing the steel protection of the motor and the clutch, the ground clearance became less than 15 cm. I would not advise anyone to meddle in a rut.

Of the advantages, I note a powerful motor for a relatively heavy body. There is a modern interior and nice options. Excellent LED light. Nice trunk, lots of niches and pockets in the cabin.

The disadvantages include a seat that is not very comfortable for a high landing, while for a low landing there is not enough steering wheel reach. The extended warranty translates into significant additional maintenance costs every 5,000 km.

Review of Suzuki SX4 1.4 (140 hp) automatic transmission with all-wheel drive 2016

The car is good! For 6,000 km, I added a little fluid to the washer. In addition, the automatic machine after the manual transmission frightened at first, but already got used to it. It seemed at first that the automatic transmission was terribly slow, but people who drive the automatic transmission practically "from childhood" open their mouths in surprise: the automatic, they say, is very playful.

Now the main thing: the salon. Compared to the previous car, the interior is very spacious. The trunk is no less than in the Roomster, the stove is much cooler, it drives the heat right away, without warming up 20 km.

The visibility due to the racks is not very good, it makes you constantly turn your head and body, but, again, there is experience. The motor is mad! Buzzing loudly (on overclocking), eating too little criminal, even in comparison with the Skoda.

My family went to a small "dalnyak" - 1,500 kilometers. Well, we're happy. We drove at night, my wife and son were very good at taking a nap, because there is a lot of space in the cabin, that is, it allows passengers to sleep.

In general, the car is still very, very pleased. Around so far I have seen only one machine like mine. The suspension is… loud but powerful, meaning it rattles and the car runs very smoothly. Apparently, the wheels also play a role here, since the radius is still larger than in Skoda. In general, I do not regret the purchase yet.

Review of Suzuki SX4 1.6 (117 hp) with automatic 2017

"They are in demand and are sold out like pies with hot filling." This is definitely not about "heated" crossovers like the Suzuki Vitara S - an extremely specific product, for rare amateurs. Obviously, the version was presented on our market not to please customers (for Vitara S, on the contrary, you still have to look for them!), But at random. The main idea here is to expand the range. After all, the automotive range of the company for Russia this year is rather stingy. Delivery of the SX4 model has been discontinued until October 1, after which an updated machine will be offered. demonstrates scanty sales, most of those who wish have already bought it. Grand Vitara - leftovers are on sale. The main profit comes from Vitara, so they are trying to earn more using option S.

The current Suzuki Vitara - a good overall crossover - debuted with us in July last year, and by the current summer only 3,700 copies have been sold. Gasoline engine 1.6 (117 hp), MKP5 or AKP6, front or four-wheel drive are offered. Half of the sales fell on a mono-drive modification with an “automatic” (the model really does not have any special “off-road” ambitions), and the company expects that the alignment will remain so.

And what does the Suzuki Vitara S that came to the rescue offer? Petrol turbo Boosterjet 1.4 (140 HP), automatic transmission6, front or four-wheel drive. Vitara S was launched in April, but the miracle did not happen: sales are still in the tens. Although the firm hopes that the S share in the Vitara lineup will be as much as 15%. As the hero of the famous comedy said, learning to walk through walls:

"Seeing the goal, believing in yourself, ignoring obstacles!"

4WD versions

1,589,000 rubles

Why is there such a restrained interest in S? Expensive pleasure! If the usual Vitara in six versions costs from 1,069,000 to 1,579,000 rubles, then the prices for S with front or all-wheel drive are 1,489,000 or 1,589,000 rubles. Yes, the S's rich fixed equipment is almost comparable to the top-of-the-line GLX. But for economic reasons, the S has abolished navigation and a panoramic roof - with these options it would have come out even more expensive. A car for one and a half million and without navigation ?! Okay, it's time to get back to the list of differences.

The main features of the exterior are still recognizable by color. The high-gloss black 17-inch alloy wheels look like the car is skidding violently in the bitumen. Special radiator grille: Asian chrome obtrusive to the European eye, coupled with coal black. The elements of the headlights responsible for the low beam with an indispensable red edging.

Red-eyed! You'd think the S was so fascinated by the previous drivers that they ran around late, and now the car suffers from chronic lack of sleep.

Now press the button on the door handle twice (keyless entry), unlock all doors and enter the salon. Bright design ideas? These are not observed. The setting is deliberately average, "for the majority." Fortunately, the driver is comfortable. You can pick up the landing without any problems, the visibility is good. Not in cramped quarters, not offended. True, for me personally, the chair presses under the shoulder blades, but I admit that it is time for an osteopath with my aching back.

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What's in the second row? "By myself" the average person, I sit comfortably. The back sofa has three headrests, the width is justified, you can "think for three." Finally, it is convenient and luggage. A neat compartment with a minimum capacity of 375 liters (with folded parts of the backs of the sofa - 710 liters), there is a hook, a socket, a flashlight, an underground for small things, and a stowaway is huddled on the floor below.

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The set of equipment "a la GLX" is quite generous. LED daytime running lights, light and rain sensors, combined leather and suede upholstery, two-position heated front seats, climate control, cruise control, multimedia system with 7-inch touchscreen and smartphone connectivity, driver's knee airbag, air curtains, ESP, HDC Hill Descent Assist (for all-wheel drive versions), reversing camera ...

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But claims are also being typed. Auto function only for driver's power window button. The plastic crunches, and the soiled "gloss" on the center console looks alien. It is rare to successfully "scroll" on the touch screen; it is more convenient to adjust the volume with the buttons on the steering wheel.

And not a single door, including the luggage one, here wants to close "softly" - it is necessary to slam it.

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"Sporty" interior? This is with strokes. Steering wheel, gear lever and standard seats with red stitching. Ventilation deflectors, watches and instrument dials are framed with bright red rings. Pedals with silver-colored pads. The drive switch has an attractive Sport position. But this mode is also available in conventional all-wheel drive versions of the Vitara. And the transition to Sport does not mean any "special effects" - in other words, nothing blushes even brighter. And with the onset of darkness, it is no longer possible to distinguish either the red ringing (including on the devices), much less the stitching - the salon is like a salon.

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Boring? No! Because there is a Boosterjet!

The gasoline turbo engine K14C-DITC with direct injection from Bosch is our own development. On the test all-wheel drive Vitara S. Let's look at the passport data and compare with the usual Vitara 4x4, also equipped with an “automatic”? She's a loser. The naturally aspirated 1.6-liter М16А with distributed injection develops a peak torque of 156 Nm at 4,400 rpm, while the Boosterjet produces 220 Nm at a shelf of 1,500-4,000 rpm! The maximum speed of the supercharged car is 20 km / h (200 km / h) higher, acceleration to "hundreds" is 2.8 s faster (10.2 s). Average fuel consumption is 0.8 liters less (5.5 liters). True, unlike the 1.6-liter engine, which can consume 92 gasoline, the fastidious Boosterjet allows an octane rating of at least 95.

The engine turns on, small vibrations penetrate into the cabin, but only on the steering wheel. I miss the automatic gearbox lever past position D to manual M (and this will happen all the time), correct myself, taxi out of the parking lot and ... Shall we go or shall we rush?

Despite the fact that the name Boosterjet would look good in comics, the engine is not superhero at all, and "cannon" acceleration should not be expected.

But the constant assertive confidence with which accelerations occur deserves unambiguous praise. The power unit maintains well both a smooth and sharp pace of energy for a curb weight of 1 235 kg with a margin. Average fuel consumption in Auto mode by the onboard computer is 9.0 l / 100 km. Acceptable. And the sensations in general are "normal". But only?

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After all, there is a reason, I want to believe, this seductive letter "S"! How to find sport in the car: so that the excitement wakes up, that you really want to drive until your eyes are red from fatigue? Obviously switch to Sport mode? The gas pedal becomes more sensitive, the algorithms for the automatic transmission and Allgrip all-wheel drive are changing.

Suppose that the clutch preload is not obvious, we drive on dry asphalt within the bounds of decency. But the revs jumped at once, the box began to move down more often (but the smoothness of the shifting remains) and keep the gears longer. Yes, the "warmed up" crossover is very good! - Boosterjet asks for an active style, so its abilities are revealed more interestingly. You handle the power unit more actively - and the mutual understanding with the machine is better. Is it because of this that the fuel consumption has decreased - to 7.3 l / 100 km?