Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 Auto launched in Malaysia
After teasing us with the Suzuki SX4 Sedan’s impending introduction with various units placed in shopping malls around the country as part of a contest, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd has unveiled the Suzuki SX4 Sedan yesterday. The car is a CBU unit fully imported from Japan and two variants are available, both with a 1.6 liter engine and automatic transmission.
The Nissan Latio is no longer alone in its game as a 1.6 liter B-segment sedan. The Suzuki SX4 sedan is powered by the same 1.6 liter VVT engine as its hatchback sibling. It puts out a rather sedate 102 PS at 5,600rpm and 140Nm of torque at 4,000rpm through the front wheels via a 4-speed automatic.
It’s a rather tall sedan with higher than usual ground clearance. The front fascia is actually inspired by a Japanese Kabuki mask, which explains its aggressive look. The addition of a boot onto the hatchback’s body results in a very impressive 515 liter boot space, probably the largest in its class. Also first in class is the inclusion of ISOFIX mounting points for child seats on the rear passenger bench and automatic climate control.
The base model comes standard with a bodykit. It features a standard CD player with MP3 capabilities, mated to an 8-speaker audio system with steering wheel audio controls. In addition to the standard ISOFIX points, there are dual SRS airbags in the front.Wheels are 15 inchers with 195/65R15 tyres and brakes are discs at the front and drums at the rear.
The standard version costs RM88,888 OTR without insurance (RM91,437 with insurance). The premium version will cost you RM96,567.50 OTR inclusive of insurance and adds window tinting, a trunk lid spoiler (the rest of the aerokit is standard), door visors and leather seats. Three colours are available - Silky Silver, Azure Grey and Black Pearl.
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July 25, 2008 @ 7:56 am
Good at least this will help break the Vios/City dominance of this segment of the market and give Malaysians more freedom of choice.
July 25, 2008 @ 8:19 am
High ground clearance = good for flash floods.
Anyway this ride is sure to give Nissan and Toyota a run for their money.
Too bad it’s not CKD, otherwise it will really appeal to younger buyers.
July 25, 2008 @ 8:49 am
this car looks super good (imho) but it’s gonna take a fantastic price to pull away buyers of the mainstream japanese cars. the new city will probably rule when it comes in… very soon.
July 25, 2008 @ 9:23 am
A Jap CBU for RM88,888 or a Thai CBU for RM73,525…
why a Japan import with the shipping charges, insurance etc price not much different with a Thai import?
and why a recon car import from Japan selling price is so high?
we all so hook up on the point that Proton ripping us, the government ripping us.. how bout those car salesman ripping us now?
anyone sees the light yet?
July 25, 2008 @ 9:27 am
Don’t mean to sound negative but base on that price range vios and city can kill sx4 easily, not to forget it has a lower second hand value..
July 25, 2008 @ 9:31 am
i have a mixed feeling about the A-pillar..but somehow the car looks good and sturdy. yeap..if the car got ckd..should be nice.
July 25, 2008 @ 9:35 am
104PS seems abit low, even a normal 4A-FE 1.6 Corolla engine puts more power than that, and that’s over 10 years ago
July 25, 2008 @ 10:02 am
The car is good for ladies and they dont care much about second-hand value..
If u push it up to 180km/h, the car is still stable and quiet despite the high stature.
As long as it’s appealing to the fairer sex, I dont see why the car cannot sell.. especially those who want something different and unique rather than the boring ‘ol City/Vios..
July 25, 2008 @ 10:22 am
However, malaysian market always depends on it’s resell value. People opt for Toyota/Honda due to it’s reputation and 2nd value. Doubt this will archieves it’s par head to head with Toyota/Honda or Nissan.
July 25, 2008 @ 10:41 am
TRY OWNING A SUZUKI… U WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH IT….
DONT TRUST ME. TRY OWNING ONE..
July 25, 2008 @ 11:17 am
the car is ok, but the price is slightly too high…. maybe some discount between 5k-10k?
July 25, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Yup indeed as other commenters have said, it’s just too expensive. Want a cheaper and more frugal car? Get the swift….That’s a real contender to Vios or city for those who can’t careless about the sedan look.
July 25, 2008 @ 11:38 am
Hmm the combination of the A pillar and the tilted rear looks weird. And its rather under power imo.
July 25, 2008 @ 11:58 am
So ugly how to buy ? Expensive somemore
July 25, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
I have seen it at the Curve Damansara and frankly, I prefer the hatchback version which look much nicer than the sedan. Another thing is, what Dr_Carz said is true. I do not own a Suzuki but I do test drive the Swift Premier edition a while back and by god, I’m in love with the overall performance and quality! Too bad that time my wife strongly stated she wants a sedan…sigh!
July 25, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
Nice aggresive looking car!
July 25, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
we wont be getting those rims
July 25, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
i would still prefer the toyota or the civic. my SEG corolla 1.6 is still going strong after 13 years on the road.
July 25, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
good lookin vios exterior + good lookin city interior + 100 cc more = SX4 sedan……..perfect
July 25, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
In Singapore, it range as the most cheapest model among City, Vios & Latio.
Gain the most economical car status but not here inconsideration of its price higher then City or Vios.
July 25, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
515l, that is one big appeal, especially for balik kampung time
July 25, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
Notice that they never show the side profile… with that squashed upturned butt, it looks like a dog doing it’s … err… business by the road. Quite a turn-off. I understand that it’s targetted at the American market - apparently Americans hates hatchbacks (”College Cars” they would sniff). “So let’s slap on a boot to meet the Yanks’ demands” says Suzuki Japan. To hell with good taste.
July 25, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
Ugly - aged styling - no chance!
July 25, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
Paultan, kindly post the interior photos of the car, Price slightly high, below 80k will be better bargain.
July 25, 2008 @ 11:53 pm
I am still waiting for the CD with photos from Suzuki.
July 26, 2008 @ 12:35 am
i think ladies would take the swift first over this.
July 26, 2008 @ 2:14 am
This is a nice design even the quality is good, this cars look sporty. and it look stuitable for age 18 to 24 year old. i like the Azure Grey colour. especially this is CBU unit compare with CKD is still the different, even the quality i would rate 4 star. All of can see in american people mention this cars provides a welcome altenative to all those civics, corollas and sentras. good cars !
July 26, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
Dun forget this is a CBU unit as oppose to CKD units of Vios n City…i haven’t step into the SX4 sedan yet but from the pricing…it’s not that expensive in comparison with the other CKD model….esp. Vios….
PS: the high pricing is a reality….can’t deny n there’s no escape from it….v just nd to evaluate base on its price as compared to other cars sold in M’sia..nt others countries…
July 26, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
i think this car is so so only. of course its a change….but uninspiring car. just running off the halo image of the swift. would be nice to see it priced exactly like the vios.
July 26, 2008 @ 8:06 pm
i doubt many gonna reach for d cheque book in a hurry for this. it’s interesting to note that car makers seem to be outdoing each other to make d most visually impaired design. first d city, then latio and now this…hmm.
July 29, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
I dun no about SX4 sedan, but the look is good. i own a swift sport ( M ) , the quality is good . for normal swift, CKD and CBU different is not in performance but in quality. i m so confident the QMS and process control in japan is far away better than in malaysia , thailand.
but the price for 1.6 sedan is bit expensive. if suzuki malayisa really 1 2 use this sedan to beat vios and city , they should lower their price.
they should think about point of differnet for this SX4 sedan.
Vios type s around RM 88,000 versus SX4 Sedan RM91,437 .
July 31, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
Another option to choose instead of Toyota, Honda, Nissan sedan car. This should be a rivalry to Toyo Vios, Hond City n Niss Latee oh …
August 4, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
Although it’s pricey compare to other sedan in it’s class.
I would say that the quality of SX4’s interior beat it’s competitor.
The design of the dash is nice compare to vios, city, latio. And u got an automatic air conditioning, not those manual type like vios, city, latio’s air-con.
PLUS, it’s a fully imported unit from japan. It’s not like CKD’s latio, city (Correct me if i’m wrong ). So the quality will be better.
August 5, 2008 @ 4:12 pm
I think the car in question is not the VVT version. If you guys look at at the global Suzuki site, there’s a VVT and non VVT version of the SX4. The non VVT version produces 74Kw/100ps@5600RPM and 140nm@4000RPM, while the VVT version produces somewhere between 74Kw-79Kw/107ps depending on the country of origin.
However, this is not written in stone apparently. Indonesian SX4 (CKD & CBU) both have a 100ps 1.5L VVT engine… But how? It is stated clearly on the Suzuki website that the are no 1.5L VVT engine on the SX4. But there IS an oil valve control that controls the VVT mechanism. There are no concrete answer for this one, but it seems that Suzuki uses a “dumb” chip so Indonesia bound SX4 are able to drink the shitty fuel quality we have here.
So perhaps that explains the low horsepower number on the SX4 sedan bound to Malaysia.