Comments on: Suzuki SX4 1.6 Auto launched in Malaysia! http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:58:17 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ling http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-273506 Ling Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:33:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-273506 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 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

]]> By: Tequila http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-272192 Tequila Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:13:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-272192 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. 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.

]]> By: Ling http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-265206 Ling Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:03:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-265206 Me too, think of buying. It looks cute. Any recommendation forn existing driver. Me too, think of buying. It looks cute. Any recommendation forn existing driver.

]]> By: kmk http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254695 kmk Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:38:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-254695 I'm considering to buy sx4 hatchback. Any advice/comment from existing sx4 driver? I’m considering to buy sx4 hatchback. Any advice/comment from existing sx4 driver?

]]> By: cottoncandy http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-253816 cottoncandy Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:31:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-253816 certainly gonna buy this car..ouch my heart breaking certainly gonna buy this car..ouch my heart breaking

]]> By: lim http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-250620 lim Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:28:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-250620 Hi guys, Can anyone tell me how's is the maintenance cost? Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me how’s is the maintenance cost?

]]> By: Mart Thou86 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-230616 Mart Thou86 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:28:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-230616 why now dude? in dis economi situation with dat price? sure tought for me.. why now dude?
in dis economi situation with dat price?
sure tought for me..

]]> By: wileecoyote http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-151028 wileecoyote Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:58:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-151028 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 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

]]> By: cecibo http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-139339 cecibo Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:08:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-139339 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. 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.

]]> By: divacute http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-138701 divacute Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:23:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-138701 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!! 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!!

]]> By: chanlman http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-136024 chanlman Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:07:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-136024 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 4x4 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? 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?

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134785 azrai Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:01:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134785 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. 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.

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134784 azrai Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:01:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134784 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.

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134628 Paul Tan Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:19:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134628 the diesel for the sx4 is from fiat, not peugeot the diesel for the sx4 is from fiat, not peugeot

]]> By: dr_carz http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134594 dr_carz Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:19:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134594 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... 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…

]]> By: dcwhz83 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134519 dcwhz83 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:01:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134519 the matrix has kerb weight of 1285kg and the SX4 is 1240kg... quite similar... torque is the most important when going uphill... the matrix has kerb weight of 1285kg and the SX4 is 1240kg… quite similar… torque is the most important when going uphill…

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134507 4G63T DSM Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:51:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134507 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. 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.

]]> By: BrakeFader http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134471 BrakeFader Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:11:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134471 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. 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.

]]> By: whodz http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134451 whodz Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:30:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134451 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. :) 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. :)

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134436 mystvearn Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:03:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134436 I think Swift is better, and cheaper too I think Swift is better, and cheaper too

]]> By: dcwhz83 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134430 dcwhz83 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:44:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134430 btw, the coloured brochure for the SX4 is having keyless entry feature... which I think should be a print mistake... btw, the coloured brochure for the SX4 is having keyless entry feature… which I think should be a print mistake…

]]> By: dcwhz83 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134428 dcwhz83 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:37:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134428 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? 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?

]]> By: BW http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134427 BW Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:28:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134427 wah... quite nice le... wah… quite nice le…

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134416 nmh Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:20:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134416 it looks good actually....but i still prefer swift it looks good actually….but i still prefer swift

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134415 Paul Tan Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:19:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134415 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 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

]]> By: gey2718 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134398 gey2718 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:11:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134398 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! 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!

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134394 szw Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:03:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134394 its worth it !!! its worth it !!!

]]> By: kingglim http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134344 kingglim Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:41:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134344 Nice...definitely give vios and city a fight for $$. Very appealing to the young outdoor athletic gym-goer consumers. The CBU frm Japan label definitely very attractive. Nice…definitely give vios and city a fight for $$. Very appealing to the young outdoor athletic gym-goer consumers. The CBU frm Japan label definitely very attractive.

]]> By: drgn86 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134343 drgn86 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:36:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134343 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. 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.

]]> By: drgn86 http://paultan.org/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134341 drgn86 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:30:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/13/suzuki-sx4-16-auto-launched-in-malaysia/#comment-134341 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? 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?

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