2011 Suzuki SX4 AWD Crossover SUV Review & Ratings

The Suzuki SX4 AWD Crossover SUV is a member of the three part SX4 stable that emanated from the best selling sedan version, first launched in 2006, The SX4 Crossover is an attempt, and a successful one at that, to take the winning sedan formula and transfer it to a four-door hatchback format.

Bearing a strong resemblance to a SUV that shrunk in the rain, the Suzuki SX4 AWD Crossover SUV provides a mixture of small car comfort at a high level, competitive pricing and excellent cargo carrying ability.

The 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover draws its power from a 150-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, capable of producing 6200 rpm generating a commendable 140 foot-pounds of torque for easy acceleration, backed up by a choice of either manual or six speed automatic transmission. The SX4 Crossover comes with all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard.

Road handling in the Crossover cannot be faulted, according to most reviews, with most of the credit going to the power-assisted Suzuki SX4 rack-and-pinion steering. Its slightly higher than average body shape could be expected to cause problems in cornering. However, the SX4 rapidly settles into any curve with ease in even the slipperiest of conditions.

There is no doubt that Suzuki's designers came up with something special when they designed the SX4 Crossover, an opinion that all the reviews seem to agree on. Starting from the oversized windshield sloping down to the hood, which in turn, arches over the vehicle's larger than life integrated headlight- indicator units? The Suzuki SX4 Crossover SUV's vista is adequately topped off by a set of distinctively shaped front fenders. From the side the SX4 Crossover continues to stand out, thanks to the mini SUV's large quarter windows that are set in front of the doors. The dramatic design continues all the way to the rear where and a large wraparound glass panel sets the whole package off, and sends heads turning all the way.

With all the space made available to passengers, both front and back, it's little wonder that the 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover earns rave reviews for its comfort levels. Even the largest and tallest back seat passengers will find all the space they need.

When it comes down to cargo space then the Suzuki SX4 Crossover is also not found lacking, with a fully utilizable ten cubic feet of luggage space available when the back seats are in use and a generous 54 cubic feet of cargo space up for grabs when they are folded. Cargo handling is also a piece of cake thanks to Suzuki's well thought out one piece, full-width hatchback design and thanks to the Crossover's rear suspension that is designed both wide track and low-mounted, allowing for a perfectly flat floor.

The Suzuki SX4 Crossover, despite packing a two liter engine, is fair on fuel economy with 22 miles per gallon recorded in the city and thirty on the open highway, when driven in real wheel drive mode.

It really is difficult for the average reviewer to fit the Suzuki SX4 Crossover into a typical niche as it seems to have created a unique one for itself, with its nearest possible rivals being the Nissan Versa or even the Honda Fit which is in a different league price wise.