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Handsome SX4(ZXi) Has It All; A Driver's Car

A Review by Dr. K. Rajan on Maruti Suzuki SX4 ZXi
15 June, 2008 (Last Updated: 15 June, 2008)
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Pros : Good style, good front vision, supportive seat, ground clearance a boon
Cons : audio system could have been better with inbuit blue tooth receiver
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Dear friends,


I have been driving a fiat siena till now and wanted a change. It was a bit difficult for me to look beyond a FIAT product but one car which really took me by suprise ix SX4.


I had been to a dealer and then requested a good friend of mine to take me for a test drive, after thorough research on internet & after the test drive I was bowled over by this handsome SX4.


GOOD ONES



  1. One thing I admired most is the style, its terrific, you might like to go for black as it stands out in the crowd
  2. Height of ZXi impressed me as it let me in the drivers seat with much ease (possibly because of greater ground clearance)
  3. The back seat supported my thighs well and there was enough leg room, the arm rest is really comfortable
  4. Ground clearance is a boon, as it not only gives you a good ride (suspensions support well) but you just forget if your back bumper will get hit by the pavement (very common in NOIDA & DELHI) in the parking areas, but on the other hand the rear vision gets compromised. I wish with all the goodies in ZXi model a rear parking sensor could also have been provided (though on enquiring i was told it is available as an accessory). One tip I would like to suggest is that while reversing always adjust one of your side mirrors to look towards ground so that you know if you need to be cautious
  5. The power is awesome and specially while driving on DND expressway, Delhi you dont even come to know when you have touched 140kmph speed on speedometer.
  6. The wide Tyres (205/60/R16) offer good stability and ABS comes as a boon, while taking turn at greter speeds
  7. ADJUSTABLE STEERING and DRIVERS SEAT comes in handy for tall and average height people. One thing which will be liked by tall drivers is the HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE seat belt (It really takes good care of your creased shirts and ties) 
  8. Few things which come in handy are MAP LIGHT(many a times needed in Delhi), SEAT BELT reminder (much needed for forgetful people like me), DOOR AJAR warnings as sometimes you drive in haste or people sitting back seat do not close it properly, KEY OFF reminder etc
  9. Safety features are unmatched for this price and ZXI version is a real value for money. Considering that I had been driving FIAT Siena, it was very natural for me to look on the safety aspect. I was impressed TO A GREAT EXTENT

    1. I would also like to add here a point, many people do not consider these safety features while buying a car but believe me it is far better to invest in safety features. ZXI will always be better buy as on any bad day these safety features will pay off.

  10. You will always be looked with those (Neighbours Envy, Owner's Pride) attitude while driving the SX4
  11. Let me add one more dimension to it, my wife who is not a car enthusiast, also approved of SX4 and quite liked it.

OK ONES



  1. MILEAGE: I conduted a survey on atleast 15 drivers who had bought SX4 in various time frames in the last one year and they all were in agreement that this car delivers 11-13 KMPL as an average of driving in URBAN,EXTREME URBAN & HIGHWAY/EXPRESSWAYS. I would be satisfied to have this much mileage from a 1200kg car which provides so many safety features. Common we cant ask for more
  2. A drivers arm rest could have been a boon (on enquiring i was told that it is availble as an accessory)

BAD ONES



  1. I wish the integrated music system could have been better with better position of the speakers (definitely not in the doors, atleast the rear ones), which could have definitely been improved.

    1. The music system should be left to the customers to decide as many of you might agree that we have different likings for the music
    2. The voice creeks on putting the music systems on a louder music

  2. Parking sensors could have been provided as option.
  3. The driver side front pillar masks the view while taking right turn. people driving the car said one gets use to of the same after driving for some time.
  4. In built bluetooth receiver in music system could have been incorporated to get rid of bluetooth devices and easy talking while driving (Am I asking too much???)

All in all i am impressed and would certainly request you to take a ride before you plan to buy a car in 8L budget. Do consider maruti's network & service as a boon. No body can understand it better than me who was a proud owner of a FIAT product but let down by servicing and after sales aspect.


Wishing you all a happy and safe driving.


Warm regards, Dr. K. Rajan, NOIDA




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17 Comment(s) on this Review

  1. on 16 Jun, 2008 at 11:41 AM Osram

    I have a SX4 ZXI myself and I am getting milage of 13.6 in city running with ac fully on.What more do you ask from a powerful car.Honda city has poor power in comparison esp.at highway speeds.

  2. on 16 Jun, 2008 at 11:43 AM Luxman

    I have a SX4 ZXI myself and I am getting milage of 13.6 in city running with ac fully on.What more do you ask from a powerful car.Honda city has poor power in comparison esp.at highway speeds.

  3. on 24 Jun, 2008 at 10:40 PM Dr. K. Rajan (New Delhi)

    Dear Friends,
    Recently on my visit to a particular brand showroom, I was briefed by the saleperson that people who had been driving SX4 for sometime now experience pain in the left hand and left side of neck, possibly because of difficulty in reversing. he was quick to add that the resale value of SX4 after a year has not been encouraging. May I request the owners to kindly throw some light on these issues. It would be highly appreciated & would be helpful to those who plan to buy SX4.Dr. Raja

  4. on 26 Jul, 2008 at 02:33 PM Rajneesh Jain (Bangalore)

    I have taken ZXI in May this year. I was using Santro before this. It was really a great thing for me that I have decided to buy this car. Though it is giving me a poor milage of 8-9 only but really a powerfull car. I love to drive it. Driving only 2-3 KM everyday as my office is just 1.5 km from my residnce. As far as pain in neck is conerned, better you put reverse parking sensors (i got them as complimentary from my dealer)I am telling you that you need not turn your neck back, it is so good

  5. on 27 Jul, 2008 at 06:18 PM Sriganesh Parameshwara (Thane)

    I am using Zxi from Dec 2007.I have travelled from Mumbai to Mangalore & back in this & the drive was exellent in highways & in the small towns.I got the mileage of 13.2( i drove 3000 kms up & down).I travelled in the mud road when it was raining heavy at Mangalore.Eventhough I was in first gear ,I got the feeling of slippery on the road.Overall exellent long drive.

  6. on 29 Jul, 2008 at 11:13 AM Rohitvadera

    People getting back and neck pain might be having unfit body.

  7. on 05 Aug, 2008 at 02:47 PM Naman Bajaj

    Hi after reading all your comments I would like to add something, I bought SX4 in november 2007, i like the thrust in the vehicle. Before buying this i was comparing other vehicles and seeing what i could get in 8Lac, after 1 month i came to a decision of SX4, am getting a mileage of 11, though after 2 servicing it went down to 7, but then Vittesse rectified it and now 10 to 11. Well i have droven at speed of 160, and man its awesome and steady. Only thing which i would suggest is reverse senso

  8. on 09 Aug, 2008 at 11:15 AM Pisak

    Hi , I am using SX4 ZXI since last 2 months and it is giving me very comfortable drive. Mileage is 10 to 12 km in Trivandrum city
    Anil Kumar PS

  9. on 29 Aug, 2008 at 12:22 PM Rahul Goel (New Delhi)

    I have been driving SX4 ZXi for last 4 months. I find it very comfortable and plessure to drive. Also feel very safe as I am above almost all the cars on the road. I have installed rear sensor from Spedo, so now no issue for reversing. Great car so far and no pains

  10. on 31 Aug, 2008 at 09:37 AM Jeevan

    It is worst car that has hit roads.The reverse shifting gear is odd and AC is literally a crap.Steering is wobbly.Come sharp curves it sends shivers up the spine

  11. on 05 Oct, 2008 at 08:44 PM Dr Ashim Roy (Asansol)

    I am driveing a sx4 zxi for the last nearly a year having bought it in 7th nov 07. I had researched on carewala.com and belive me it surely is the best buy money,driveing,safety and features wise.Rear view is a problem but rear sensor will rectify it. I had a amby 61 model for 46yrs in top condition this is surely a luxery.

  12. on 05 Oct, 2008 at 08:48 PM Dr Ashim Roy (Asansol)

    oh I forgot my short list was hundi verna, honda city.

  13. on 09 Oct, 2008 at 01:02 AM S.Karthik

    the car is very sturdy no doubt in that but it gives very poor milage

  14. on 18 Oct, 2008 at 11:12 AM Osram

    I have come back here after some time and I notice that the comment given by me on the 16th June is repeated in the name of Luxman probably due to system malfunction.Meanwhile,I have used my SX4 further and it is reconfirmed that I am getting a milage of 13.6 to 13.8 with ac in city use.Even Honda City is not giving such fuel economy.

  15. on 31 Oct, 2008 at 12:22 PM Nipun Bharti

    Congrats doctor for selecting a winner.See the Overdrive of November.SX4 and Honda City 2008 are at par for performance and fuel efficiency.SX4 braking is better due to its ABS,rear discs and wider tyres

  16. on 31 Oct, 2008 at 04:07 PM Kim Thomas (Hyderabad)

    Hi Dr Ashim Roy,

    How do you compare SX4 with Mitshubishi Cedia Select ? Any major differece?

    Regards,
    Kim Thomas

  17. on 01 Nov, 2008 at 09:58 AM Nipun Bharti

    Cedia is very low height car like the Accent.difficult to get in,get out esp for tall and old persons.

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