The
2010 Suzuki SX4 Sport is a compact sport sedan offered in five trim levels: LE, LE Popular, s, SE, and GTS. Equipped with a 2.0-liter I-4 engine coupled to either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Suzuki SX4 Sport is available as a front- or all-wheel-drive vehicle.
The Suzuki SX4 Sport has a lower-suspension, an athletic exterior, and 17-inch wheels and is outfitted with a torsion beam non-independent rear axle and a strut type independent front suspension. The cabin of the SX4 Sport is sophisticated, clean, luxurious, and spacious. Standard safety features are more than adequate and with an EPA rating of 23 mpg city / 33 mpg highway, so is the fuel economy.
New for 2010
For 2010, the Suzuki SX4 Sport featured a new 150-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine mated to a choice of new transmissions: a six-speed manual transmission or Suzuki's continuously variable transmission (CVT). In addition, the SX4 Sport was updated inside and out, including a redesigned front fascia, and a revised center stack in the cabin.
Essentials
Engine: 2.0L I-4
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, CVT
Body Style: 4-door sedan
Trims: LE Sedan, LE Popular Sedan, S Sedan, SE Sedan, GTS Sedan
On the Outside
The Suzuki SX4 Sport features a redesigned front fascia, new grille, revised rear spoiler, and new wheels.
From the Inside
The interior of the 2010 Suzuki SX4 Sport was upgraded with an all-new backlit instrument cluster, revised center stack with aluminum-look accents and auxiliary input, and height-adjustable driver's seat.
Driving Performance
Sporting a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the Suzuki SX4 Sport achieved five percent more power and four more pound-feet of torque for 2010, increasing the horsepower rating to 150 and torque to 140 pound-feet. In addition, an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT) and six-speed manual transmission were added for greater efficiency. The front-wheel drive SX4 Sport is lighter and more nimble than the all-wheel-drive version.
Safety Equipment
Standard safety features on the Suzuki SX4 Sport include front driver and passenger front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, and stability control.
Gas Mileage
Sedan, Sedan LE: 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway
Sedan LE Popular: 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway
Sport S (manual): 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway
Sport S (CVT), Sport SE, Sport GTS: 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway
Plusses
- Upgraded power train
- Good interior quality
Minuses
- Lack of upscale features
- Ho-hum exterior
Rating
Compact sport sedan gets upgrades but is still no looker
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