Comments on: Suzuki SX4 Sedan Spotted! http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:27:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cleoklien http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-81863 cleoklien Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:14:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-81863 A Blend of Performance, Style and Comfort At the 77th Geneva International Motor Show, Suzuki unveils the new SX4 Sedan, which has the elegance expected of a saloon and offers high levels of comfort for its occupants. The SX4 Sedan has many attractive features including a particularly spacious interior thanks to the utilization of Suzuki's traditional high-roof design, one of Suzuki's core attractions. But the SX4 Sedan is about more than just comfort. Another attractive feature is its excellent driving performance inherited from the SX4 hatchback which is itself based on the widely praised Swift. At the same time, like all Suzuki cars, the SX4 Sedan incorporates the know-how and dedication of a leading Japanese compact car specialist fully embodying Suzuki's "Way of Life!" philosophy in that it will be fun to drive, a joy to use, and a pleasure to own. The SX4 Sedan will be produced in Japan, and be available from the coming autumn. Dynamic exterior styling • • Revolutionary design that is clearly different from traditional saloons' • Exterior that is elegant around a comfortable interior • Dynamic bodylines that suggest precise handling and stable handling The exterior is elegant and dynamic. Suzuki designers avoided the frills and low height of many saloons, and took on the challenge of creating a revolutionary design. Praised with the Swift, Suzuki’s New Design concept, which is influenced by the latest European design trends, is also reflected in the SX4 Sedan. A trapezium form, wide treads and large wheels stress the solid structure of the body whilst a strong wedge shape and kicked up waistline project an active lifestyle look. Elegant interior styling • • Toned grey interior that creates a luxurious atmosphere • Ergonomic driving position that contributes to driving pleasure • 8-speaker audio system and ring lights The challenge for Suzuki designers was to create a stylish, elegant and practical interior. Tones of grey in the interior materials produce a luxurious feeling that is pleasing to both sight and touch. The rounded dashboard works with the high roofline to make the interior feel more spacious. The dials and controls are functionally laid out to provide convenience and ease of use. The audio system comes with chic night-time illumination. The automatic air-conditioning system of higher specified models has lights around the dials to make them easier to see in the dark. A stylish and spacious interior that defines "upright comfort-ism" • Comfortable seating feel of a high-roof wagon and a stylish design in one • Upright seating position that provides comfort, and good visibility • Ease of entry and exit that is provided by the upright seating position and door design The design of the SX4 Sedan utilizes Suzuki’s high-roof, one of its core design attributes. After studying how to create the best balance between a very comfortable interior that makes the most of the available space and an elegant silhouette, the overall height was set at 1,545 mm to provide space for an upright seating position with high levels of comfort, excellent all-round visibility and particularly easy entry and exit without undue bending or stooping. The rear seats are higher than the front seats and front and rear occupants enjoy a wide field of vision whilst the different height makes communication between the front and rear passengers easier. Reassuring ride and sporty performance • Smooth supple ride that provides comfort even on long distance journeys • Rigid body maximises the suspension performance • 1.6-litre petrol engine with VVT delivers refined performance The Swift won many awards for its responsive and very forgiving handling. The SX4 hatchback inherited these attributes, to which a feel of more stability was added. And now, the SX4 Sedan carries on the succession, adding excellent driving dynamics to the ride comfort expected of a saloon. The SX4 Sedan inherits the hatchback's rigid body and its rigid suspension mounts and links. MacPherson struts and rear torsion beam suspension combined with large 15-inch wheels and tyres, 1,500-mm front tread, and 1,495-mm rear tread deliver an excellent balance of ride comfort and a feeling of stability. The braking system with a 10-inch booster and front ventilated disc brakes provides excellent stopping power. The economical 1.6-litre VVT petrol engine delivers generous power and torque throughout the rev range. An electronically controlled throttle body delivers good drivability and response. The SX4 Sedan is available with either a sporty 5-speed manual transmission or a convenient 4-speed automatic transmission. The suspensions, brakes, and transmissions were tuned in Europe, with further fine-tuning for local preferences. Numerous safety features • Safety-engineered body • Front, side, and curtain airbags • ABS with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) • High eye point • Available ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) The rigid body structure consists of a reinforced cabin structure nestled between front and rear crushable zones. For protection in side collisions, there are front and rear side door impact beams. Dual SRS airbags are fitted on all models. Side and curtain airbags are fitted on the higher grades. Three-point ELR seatbelts (front seats also come with pre-tensioners and force-limiters) are standard for all occupants on all grades. Active, or preventative, safety features includes ABS with EBD and a high eye point. The system can be upgraded to ESP® (Electronic Stability Program). As a security system, an immobiliser that reduces the risk of vehicle theft is fitted. Note: ESP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler AG. A Blend of Performance, Style and Comfort
At the 77th Geneva International Motor Show, Suzuki unveils the new SX4 Sedan, which has the elegance expected of a saloon and offers high levels of comfort for its occupants. The SX4 Sedan has many attractive features including a particularly spacious interior thanks to the utilization of Suzuki’s traditional high-roof design, one of Suzuki’s core attractions.
But the SX4 Sedan is about more than just comfort. Another attractive feature is its excellent driving performance inherited from the SX4 hatchback which is itself based on the widely praised Swift.
At the same time, like all Suzuki cars, the SX4 Sedan incorporates the know-how and dedication of a leading Japanese compact car specialist fully embodying Suzuki’s “Way of Life!” philosophy in that it will be fun to drive, a joy to use, and a pleasure to own.
The SX4 Sedan will be produced in Japan, and be available from the coming autumn.
Dynamic exterior styling
•
• Revolutionary design that is clearly different from traditional saloons’
• Exterior that is elegant around a comfortable interior
• Dynamic bodylines that suggest precise handling and stable handling
The exterior is elegant and dynamic. Suzuki designers avoided the frills and low height of many saloons, and took on the challenge of creating a revolutionary design.
Praised with the Swift, Suzuki’s New Design concept, which is influenced by the latest European design trends, is also reflected in the SX4 Sedan. A trapezium form, wide treads and large wheels stress the solid structure of the body whilst a strong wedge shape and kicked up waistline project an active lifestyle look.
Elegant interior styling
•
• Toned grey interior that creates a luxurious atmosphere
• Ergonomic driving position that contributes to driving pleasure
• 8-speaker audio system and ring lights
The challenge for Suzuki designers was to create a stylish, elegant and practical interior. Tones of grey in the interior materials produce a luxurious feeling that is pleasing to both sight and touch. The rounded dashboard works with the high roofline to make the interior feel more spacious.
The dials and controls are functionally laid out to provide convenience and ease of use. The audio system comes with chic night-time illumination. The automatic air-conditioning system of higher specified models has lights around the dials to make them easier to see in the dark.
A stylish and spacious interior that defines “upright comfort-ism”
• Comfortable seating feel of a high-roof wagon and a stylish design in one
• Upright seating position that provides comfort, and good visibility
• Ease of entry and exit that is provided by the upright seating position and door design
The design of the SX4 Sedan utilizes Suzuki’s high-roof, one of its core design attributes. After studying how to create the best balance between a very comfortable interior that makes the most of the available space and an elegant silhouette, the overall height was set at 1,545 mm to provide space for an upright seating position with high levels of comfort, excellent all-round visibility and particularly easy entry and exit without undue bending or stooping.
The rear seats are higher than the front seats and front and rear occupants enjoy a wide field of vision whilst the different height makes communication between the front and rear passengers easier.
Reassuring ride and sporty performance
• Smooth supple ride that provides comfort even on long distance journeys
• Rigid body maximises the suspension performance
• 1.6-litre petrol engine with VVT delivers refined performance
The Swift won many awards for its responsive and very forgiving handling. The SX4 hatchback inherited these attributes, to which a feel of more stability was added. And now, the SX4 Sedan carries on the succession, adding excellent driving dynamics to the ride comfort expected of a saloon.
The SX4 Sedan inherits the hatchback’s rigid body and its rigid suspension mounts and links. MacPherson struts and rear torsion beam suspension combined with large 15-inch wheels and tyres, 1,500-mm front tread, and 1,495-mm rear tread deliver an excellent balance of ride comfort and a feeling of stability.
The braking system with a 10-inch booster and front ventilated disc brakes provides excellent stopping power.
The economical 1.6-litre VVT petrol engine delivers generous power and torque throughout the rev range. An electronically controlled throttle body delivers good drivability and response. The SX4 Sedan is available with either a sporty 5-speed manual transmission or a convenient 4-speed automatic transmission.
The suspensions, brakes, and transmissions were tuned in Europe, with further fine-tuning for local preferences.
Numerous safety features
• Safety-engineered body
• Front, side, and curtain airbags
• ABS with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution)
• High eye point
• Available ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
The rigid body structure consists of a reinforced cabin structure nestled between front and rear crushable zones. For protection in side collisions, there are front and rear side door impact beams.
Dual SRS airbags are fitted on all models. Side and curtain airbags are fitted on the higher grades. Three-point ELR seatbelts (front seats also come with pre-tensioners and force-limiters) are standard for all occupants on all grades.
Active, or preventative, safety features includes ABS with EBD and a high eye point. The system can be upgraded to ESP® (Electronic Stability Program).
As a security system, an immobiliser that reduces the risk of vehicle theft is fitted.
Note: ESP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler AG.

]]> By: xxrrxx2002 http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-70454 xxrrxx2002 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:10:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-70454 "City and Vios - Duopoly in their class. City, Vios and SX4 - “Tripoly” in their class! Savvy - “Nopoly” in no class!" MyVi - "Copy-poly" in low class! at least Savvy is original... “City and Vios – Duopoly in their class.

City, Vios and SX4 – “Tripoly” in their class!

Savvy – “Nopoly” in no class!”

MyVi – “Copy-poly” in low class!

at least Savvy is original…

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50038 szw Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:44:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50038 da side of da car looks weird da side of da car looks weird

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50031 mitlanevo Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:16:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50031 yes, the satria Neo sedan concept is better than this SX4.... yes, the satria Neo sedan concept is better than this SX4….

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50030 mitlanevo Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:14:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50030 Emmm...... Not nice lah, the shape is quite weird, still prefer Vios. Emmm…… Not nice lah, the shape is quite weird, still prefer Vios.

]]> By: sarawakguy http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50028 sarawakguy Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:53:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50028 Wonder how "affordable" is this one going to be in Taxland... Wonder how “affordable” is this one going to be in Taxland…

]]> By: Whopper http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50025 Whopper Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:43:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50025 Hmmm....SX4 does look a bit odd. Wonder how the interior looks like ? Hmmm….SX4 does look a bit odd. Wonder how the interior looks like ?

]]> By: Xoomie http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50012 Xoomie Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:28:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-50012 The car looked like Optra + City + Latio The car looked like Optra + City + Latio

]]> By: xg9 http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49954 xg9 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:44:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49954 they copied the new corolla's taillight! yay! im the first to say that it looks a bit like corolla.. they copied the new corolla’s taillight! yay! im the first to say that it looks a bit like corolla..

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49927 nmh Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:00:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49927 maybe it will be chevrolet sumthin sumthin in malaysia. it looks too korean (daewoo sumthin sumthin) maybe it will be chevrolet sumthin sumthin in malaysia. it looks too korean (daewoo sumthin sumthin)

]]> By: Jeffrey1977 http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49854 Jeffrey1977 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 06:21:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49854 Looks like Cerato. Looks like Cerato.

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49849 topgunthang Sun, 10 Sep 2006 05:17:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49849 looks like toyota echo sedan with chevrolet influence in the headlights at the back. any competition is welcome to push toyota/honda to design better cars as well as bring VW prices down. dont think they will be threatened much by this car though. tiida latio sounds like tiida felatio. tiida is a car that is not worth the money. seems for cars in this class they have to liberate space inside. make it feel bigger than it looks making all of them look so round and stumpy. btw who would want to bother with savvy when the price difference is only 1-2 thousand. except in msia. looks like toyota echo sedan with chevrolet influence in the headlights at the back. any competition is welcome to push toyota/honda to design better cars as well as bring VW prices down. dont think they will be threatened much by this car though.

tiida latio sounds like tiida felatio. tiida is a car that is not worth the money. seems for cars in this class they have to liberate space inside. make it feel bigger than it looks making all of them look so round and stumpy.

btw who would want to bother with savvy when the price difference is only 1-2 thousand. except in msia.

]]> By: freeze http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49844 freeze Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:43:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49844 Like Chevy Optra lar... really hate that tiny glass in front . Like new civic, like MPV, like corolla from 1970s Like Chevy Optra lar…

really hate that tiny glass in front . Like new civic, like MPV, like corolla from 1970s

]]> By: e-nabilll http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49841 e-nabilll Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:21:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49841 looks like this car has been squeezed...odd proportions... looks like this car has been squeezed…odd proportions…

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49838 Paul Tan Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:16:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49838 gogo2: have you read the notice i've given to all users before they register? "Note that first time commenters will have to be approved before your comment appears. Please do not submit your comment twice, the system has accepted your comment, it just needs to be moderated first. Once your first comment is approved, all subsequent comments will show automatically." gogo2: have you read the notice i’ve given to all users before they register?

“Note that first time commenters will have to be approved before your comment appears.

Please do not submit your comment twice, the system has accepted your comment, it just needs to be moderated first. Once your first comment is approved, all subsequent comments will show automatically.”

]]> By: gogo2 http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49837 gogo2 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:10:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49837 Weird. I post something....but it is not in. Some more, its not controversial. LOL. I only said it looks like VIOS. What's the wrong with that? Weird blog. Weird. I post something….but it is not in. Some more, its not controversial. LOL. I only said it looks like VIOS. What’s the wrong with that? Weird blog.

]]> By: jehutyz http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49836 jehutyz Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:07:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49836 Would like to know the price for it hehehe. Yeah since now Suzuki also want to compete with Vios n City. Just want for Nissan Latio to come in. But heard Latio will be over 100K price tag. Would like to know the price for it hehehe.
Yeah since now Suzuki also want to compete with Vios n City. Just want for Nissan Latio to come in. But heard Latio will be over 100K price tag.

]]> By: ilmondo http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49834 ilmondo Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:55:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49834 reminds me of vw bora reminds me of vw bora

]]> By: AMG http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49832 AMG Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:46:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49832 Main opponent of the Hyundai Accent.... Main opponent of the Hyundai Accent….

]]> By: AMG http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49831 AMG Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:43:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49831 Front view just like the Infinity M Class... Maybe the Hyundai Accent will be it main opponent.... Front view just like the Infinity M Class…
Maybe the Hyundai Accent will be it main opponent….

]]> By: msmar_453 http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49826 msmar_453 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 02:58:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49826 still prefer NEO sedan.. When? Maybe next year - 3rd Quater 2007 Muhaahahahaha!! LOL still prefer NEO sedan.. When? Maybe next year – 3rd Quater 2007
Muhaahahahaha!! LOL

]]> By: gogo2 http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49821 gogo2 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 02:12:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49821 Very much look like Toyota VIOS. Can't they come out with new design? At least City does not look like VIOS. Very much look like Toyota VIOS.

Can’t they come out with new design? At least City does not look like VIOS.

]]> By: retrofuturism http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49812 retrofuturism Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:34:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49812 nissan malaysia aka tan chong has to bring in the Tiida latio before sx400 hits in our local shores... nissan malaysia aka tan chong has to bring in the Tiida latio before sx400 hits in our local shores…

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49805 Joe Ooi Sat, 09 Sep 2006 21:38:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49805 Yeah still the 1st comment. City and Vious - Duopoly in their class! City, Vios and SX4 -"Tripoly" in their class! Savvy - "Nopoly" in no class! (if come out with sedan version). Yeah still the 1st comment.

City and Vious – Duopoly in their class!

City, Vios and SX4 -”Tripoly” in their class!

Savvy – “Nopoly” in no class! (if come out with sedan version).

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49804 Joe Ooi Sat, 09 Sep 2006 21:35:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/09/10/suzuki-sx4-sedan/#comment-49804 City and Vios - Duopoly in their class. City, Vios and SX4 - "Tripoly" in their class! Savvy - "Nopoly" in no class! City and Vios – Duopoly in their class.

City, Vios and SX4 – “Tripoly” in their class!

Savvy – “Nopoly” in no class!

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