UPDATE: Suzuki SX4 Sedan also available in Malaysia, fully imported from Japan.
The new Suzuki SX4 is now available in Malaysia in 5-door hatchback form, fully imported from Japan. The hatchback version is available with both normal low to the ground hatchback styling as well as a crossover-like design incorporating a SUV-like design language and raised ground clearance.
The one we are getting is the crossover design, and under the hood lies a more sedatedly tuned version of the 1.6 litre in the Suzuki Swift Sport. In this incarnation it makes 100 bhp (75kW) at 5,600rpm and 140Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. This is mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox, and while there are 4X4 versions of the Suzuki SX4 available overseas, we get the 4X2 version which will save some fuel and is more than capable enough for the type of roads this little hatch will tackle anyway. The power steering uses an Electric Power Steering System.
The SX4 ride on MacPherson struts for the front suspension and a torsion beam setup for the rear, and is built on a stretched and modified version of the Suzuki Swift chassis. The large 16 inch wheels with thick profile 205/60R16 tyres complete the crossover look.
Luggage capacity is 270 litres which is not too bad, but fold the seats down and you get 625 litres of capacity. The steering wheel is similiar to the one in the Swift and feature steering wheel audio controls for the MP3/WMA/CD player with 8 speakers. Safety features include dual front SRS airbags, ABS anti lock brakes, EBD, Brake Assist and side impact door beams.
The Suzuki SX4 has acceptable rear legroom – it’s not cramped and you can see a photo of someone sitting in the rear after the jump. For a fully imported unit, it has a very competitive price – RM89,987.50 OTR with insurance for the regular version and RM94,377.50 OTR with insurance if you wish to add leather seats and V-Kool tinting.
With the perceived quality of a Japan import, a decent equipment list, attractive “active” looks, a small and relatively frugal engine and a competitive price, I think the SX4 will definitely fly off the shelves! More photos after the jump.
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This is the non-crossover more conventional hatchback styling
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
paul, when is the sedan version of this car going to be in malaysia?
Wow…I am looking excited for all other brands…Pls bring us more choices…Well done Suzuki Malaysia…
How about Renault and Mazda? Looking forward for Megane, Clio and Mazda2
Really bored with Vios and City…
Somewhere I realise it somehow look like Inokom matrix.The price is really competitive. Suzuki has done it again. RM109k for Vitara, RM71k for Swift.When will the CKD SX4 will be release.Maybe only RM76k.
if u read….its says 90k for basic up to 94k for some add-ons.
very attractive price and style.
but a main turnover is the engine….why the heck 1.6L still producing 100hp….the torque figures are not impressive either….
if this the detuned version of the swift sport….its too much of a detune i’d say…since this thing its quite a size to move around.
sorry…..i misread myself….CKD at 76k? maybe….most likely at 80k.
Look like we move toward free market with more value for monies in purchasing car. Looking to 2008 and beyond to see more new models come with more competitve price.
I was looking for the SX4 sedan version (was it) launched in Singapore & is actually priced lower than Vios & City. Tak ada ka..??
we dun hv many suzuki dealer in sarawak
only 1 in kuching i think..
huhuhuuh
even though it’s bit underpower (100hp for its size) but nonetheless it’s still good to see malaysia car buyers are getting more choices.
RM90k is not a steal but still consider a deal.
bravo to suzuki…
I guess its understandable to detune the Sport’s engine to give the SX4 better fuel economy.
But i dont understand why such a drastic reduction. I mean, even the 1.5 Swift develops 101hp (correct me if im wrong).
For a 1.6, it should’ve at least been 110hp, especially with that large diameter wheels. Oh well, still expect it to do well
read the review…. http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Suzuki-SX4-1.6-VVT-GLX-2WD/219083/
got good feedback, but their SX4 makes 106hp?
this SX4 may be competing with Hyundai Matrix and ….. ? because of their resemblence in shape and quite tall of the head room..
but yeah..good car. a car? dont quite sure. good vehicle. lol
I never had any experience with Suzuki engine, is that durable and also even it is 100hp, is the engine is still feeling strong, maybe some Suzuki Swift owner can give some comments and advises…
Btw, I just to US Suzuki site, their SX4 interior looks more luxury…
Btw, I just went to US Suzuki site, their SX4 interior looks more luxury…
Looks Matrix-y thanks tot he crossover concept… overall design is cool but needs some rugged colours to make it better
Once again, the dashboard is quite boring.. ditto to the Swift
Too bad the torque comes in at 4,000rpm.. better get the Persona with 148 @ 4,000rpm…
Dont think its that fuel efficient with such engine, and with such big wheels…
Good luck SX4
at least Suzuki can deliver car FAST…no need wait until next year August rite…hehe
Will it be the same as Lancer GT ? After heavy booking, they increase the price… haha
Looks good, got style and fun factor here. a bit worry about the power/weight ratio…oversea market get 2.0 version with 148hp, far powerful than what we get here. anywhere, happy that another possible option added to my list.
Yes…a made in Japan Japanese car, I like it..better than buying ‘under license’ not made in Japan Japaneses car!!!
I wonder how long the Japanese can maintain a cheap price to manufacture these in Japan considering their labour and material cost is high, not to mention the high cost of living. Even the Germans are relocating to East Europe.
I mean, if it was a Lexus or Infinity, it would be ok because the high margin they get could cover the costs. But then again, it could be pre-assembled in Japan and exported out and maintain the ‘Made in Japan’ sticker.
Great car, looks good both interior and exterior. 1.6 and 100 hp, is the horse power measure at the brakes or at the flywheels?
The Suzuki SX4 1.6 Auto Hatchback pictured here has an automatic gearbox which possesses a left-hand drive gateway configuration instead of a right-hand drive one, wondering if it’s a cost-saving alternative?
Oh, I’ve found out already, I think Paul has displayed the close-up picture of the auto gateway box of a left-hand drive version of the vehicle because he couldn’t find one for the right-hand drive version. In another zoomed out picture featuring the dashboard, steering and front seats, I see a different auto gearbox, meant for the right-hand drive vehicle.
Nice…definitely give vios and city a fight for $$. Very appealing to the young outdoor athletic gym-goer consumers. The CBU frm Japan label definitely very attractive.
its worth it !!!
azrai said,
December 13, 2007 @ 7:09 am
Somewhere I realise it somehow look like Inokom matrix.
hey azrai i don’t agree with u
the cheapo matrix with a bowling-like tail light is far fa—-r lousier than suzuki, that one matrix is alien concept and sx4 is hothatch-crossover concept, don’t confuse urself!
hi guys, i’ve double checked with suzuki malaysia and confirmed this 1.6 liter is indeed producing 75 kilowatt or 100 horsepower only – it seems to be detuned compared to the overseas 1.6 engine
it looks good actually….but i still prefer swift
wah… quite nice le…
hi paul,
it doesnt make sense to detune it…
from what i understand 110hp/140NM is the overseas standard for this engine… but now we having 100hp/140NM doesnt make sense…
many manufacturers tune their engine to have lower bhp but higher torque at a lower rpm, especially for a bulkier chassis like this to move it up to speed quicker… but detuning it to have lower horsepower and having same torque is not good… since this is CBU, i dont think SMA detuned it, but maybe they had to take some ‘leftovers’ produced in Japan that no other market wants to import it?
btw, the coloured brochure for the SX4 is having keyless entry feature… which I think should be a print mistake…
I think Swift is better, and cheaper too
I’ve already seen a Suzuki SX4 at Mines with no. plate WQT xxxx just few days back. I knew it was a new model from Suzuki and Paul quickly blog this. Paul is very informative guy.
The Matrix 1.6L is about 103hp with 141Nm of torque. And it struggles uphill with maximum load. I can’t imagine how will this SX4 compares to it. I don’t understand why they have to detune it in Malaysia.
Depends on what your definition of Maximum load. Malaysian definition it to pack it with 8 people…plus luggage. ;p
Even with 5 adults and luggage you are looking at least an additional 300kg extra. A 1.6L engine isn’t exactly a big engine you know. To Americans, they should have thought the engine is used to power a lawnmower.
Granted it does seem a little more “detuned” than i expected.
For extra grunt, Suzuki has a peugeot 1.9L Turbo diesel. Not a bad engine. Co-worker in france has the same engine in his 307. Doubt that engine will be coming here though.
the matrix has kerb weight of 1285kg and the SX4 is 1240kg… quite similar… torque is the most important when going uphill…
Suzuki is yummy….. and now come this…
Very good suzuki!
I hope to own a swift, tapi duit tak cukup lah…
ada sesiapa naki derma wang tak kui kui…
the diesel for the sx4 is from fiat, not peugeot
Dear gey2718,It’s just my opinion and observation that the SX4 really have some styling cues from Inokom Matrix especially the side profile. Yes, there are different headlamp and tailgate (for sure). I think you are just like the chinese manufacturer who gonna say that Daewoo/Chevrolet Spark is not even same with the Cherry QQ (although the door panel can be swapped easily vice versa). It’s common for cars from the same era share some styling cues.
Dear gey2718,It’s just my opinion and observation that the SX4 really have some styling cues from Inokom Matrix especially the side profile. Yes, there are different headlamp and tailgate (for sure). I think you are just like the chinese manufacturer who gonna say that Daewoo/Chevrolet Spark is not even same with the Cherry QQ (although the door panel can be swapped easily vice versa). It’s common for cars from the same era share some styling cues. Furthermore, Matrix was design by Pinnafarina.
This SX4 is now having a Roadshow at KOTA KINABALU…. WOoo Hooo… Can’t believe this new CBU made available at KK so soon. Test Drive should be available this week
Well, first impression of SX4 crossover. It’s TALL and BIG. It’s like a 4×4 vehicle. Big Side Mirrors, Big Doors, amble of Head room, Back seats are so soft… Quite comfy sitting at the back and leg room is al right.
Interior & Exterior nothing to shout about. Just if you are Crossover fanatic, this car has the LOOK.
Now the engine part, personally, I thought this car is a bit overweight and underpowered. Only after test drive can tell. I looked at the Speedometer, Max is only 200kph. The salesman quickly say, you can never drive so fast one… Which in a way, not so true!
Just some comparison of Hatchback 1600cc vehicles avail in Msia now:
Suzuki SX4
Max. Power (kW/rpm) 75/5,600
Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 140/4,000
Gross Weight (kg) 1650
Kerb Weight (kg) 1220
Nissan Latio Sport
Max. Power (kW(ps)/rpm) 80(109)/6,000
Max. Torque (Nm(kg-m)/rpm) 153(15.6)/4,400
Gross vehicle weight 16xx
Kerb Weight (kg) 1177
VW CrossPOLO
Max. output, kW (PS) at rpm 77 (105)/5600
Max. torque, Nm at rpm 153/3800
Gross vehicle weight 1620
Unladen weight (kerb weight) 1138
Paul, what’s ur opinion on Power to Weight ratio for cross over vehicles like above?
ahahkss..i’ve paid my deposit n grab the orangee sx4 last week..hope it will be a good choice..thought of to have vios but 1st look at sx4, i felt on it!! dear paul, hope wat written n ur comments abt sx4 r rite!!
Hi divacute, are you having the SX4 crossover? Would be glad to know your feedback on the engine performance.
Beautiful piece of machine this is. The style is just so good, sweet like candy, simple, cute, eye catching, affordable, the most good car came out at the end of this year.
Hi divacute
Am considering the sx4 too. how’s your vehicle doing? assume you bought one as you said you were
Anyone else here with an sx4? I drove it, seemed lovely to drive, but then test drives are like courship, always lovely
Cheers & thanks
why now dude?
in dis economi situation with dat price?
sure tought for me..
Hi guys,
Can anyone tell me how's is the maintenance cost?
certainly gonna buy this car..ouch my heart breaking
I'm considering to buy sx4 hatchback. Any advice/comment from existing sx4 driver?
Me too, think of buying. It looks cute. Any recommendation forn existing driver.
Test drive yesterday on the new version SX 4 yesterday, everything seems good for me so far. ( rear disc break do atrack me compare to the drum break last model.)
Needs recommendation & advise from existing owner before booking.
Oh.. the new version out already? Any facelift? Price?
I must check it out.
Ya, we need advice from existing owner….
Things to consider 1)resale value 2)fuel comsumption 3)maintenance & it's service centre
haw about the resale value???
I have 2008 model SX4, is a good car. Good handling and quite fuel economy. Never really count it but i think is quite save. The 100 hp thying i think is ok when i drive it so far. Much more better performance then Matrix and more fuel consumption if compare this 2 model. With is weight is actually very stable when speeding.. Quiet engine. Maintenance wise i think is about the same as Vios or City.. Everything must be genuine parts.. So far not able to find Taiwan make parts. Anyone?
For the SX4, to change a battery, for instance, how much it would cost? I heard that Vois’ maintenance cost is much cheaper than City, especially when come to replacing the parts though.
I got my SX4 Xover since June 2010, Now 3 months already, so far so good, quiet fuel economy, fun to drive, recently see more the road, I love it!
I hv one. Just 6 m old but its appeared 10.1ltr/km which I believed it very high consumption .
is it underpower? parts easy to find? expensive?
I had just booked a Suzuki sx4 crossover , leather seats and so on at 94k there about. It’s meant to be a car for my wife, and occasional use by me.
It was a beautiful car; not too bulky unnecessarily. It just look odd when you see a huge suv with only a person in it !
I just am not too sure if the present, 2011 make sx4 is a ckd or a cbu? I was kind of given the two terms in between the talk with the sale gentleman.
Hope more young guys get to try the sx4 than going for expensive and dull looking formal sedan.