STURDY IS IN......

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.

SX4 MEN...........

The country’s largest automobile maker Maruti Udyog plans to launch a family sedan — codenamed SX4 — as early as May.
The 1.6-litre car, developed by Suzuki, will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show later this month. Sources said the car is likely to be priced between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 8 lakh and will be aimed at buyers looking to upgrade from smaller cars to one that suits the whole family.
The SX4 will be touted as Suzuki’s second world car after the Swift. “Suzuki and Maruti want to prove they are not just good compact car makers but can make better and larger family cars,” sources said.
The Baleno, which Maruti now sells as a family car, will be slowly phased out once the new car’s sales pick up. The family sedan segment, also known as the A3 segment, accounts for about 15 per cent of the market and is priced at between Rs 5 lakh and 8 lakh. “The new car will be at the top end of this segment.”
Sources said the SX4 has not been developed on the Baleno platform and “was a brand new auto platform”, implying that engineering processes were different and may involve changes in plants for manufacturing.
The new Maruti SX4 sedan will be built at its new manufacturing facility at Manesar, sources added. Maruti, which commands a 42 per cent market share in the domestic car market, opened the company’s fourth auto plant at Manesar last month.
Suzuki, which owns 54 per cent of Maruti Udyog, had said at that time the new factory will make one lakh cars a year, and scale up to three lakh within three years. The company also plans to triple diesel engine production at the plant to three lakh units by the end of the decade besides making auto components and motorcycles. It will invest up to $2 billion in India during the period.