SX4 not good value for money, SWIFT is better for city traffic, Indigo XL is better as a sedan
A Review by Sanjeet Taneja on Maruti Suzuki SX4 ZXi
29 May, 2007
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Latest styling, high performance |
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cramped for rear passenger, bad mileage (10kmpl), cheap interiors, ZERO rear view while parking |
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SX4 is good for small nuclear families where the backseat wont be used. It is ineffective if you have to seat 3 persons at the rear and that is its biggest drawback. Mileage is another area of concern since it is just 10kmpl in city. Highway might be around 12kmpl but I havnt tested. overall in the 7.35L plus bracket I wouldnt call it a value for money. ABS and Airbags may show a bargain but really it is an expensive automobile. Indigo XL is far more sophisticated with interiors and driveability and comfort of all passengers (front and rear). If you are looking for a luxuary Sedan I think XL should be the better choice which is about 1.5L cheaper than SX4. Swift is even a better alternative to SX4 as it is easy manouvre in busy city traffic and gives a much better mileage.
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Nilesh Ghadipatil
on 23 Feb, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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[^^quote=staneja^^] Dear Friends,
I have written a review on Maruti Suzuki SX4 and look forward to your comments on it.
Review Link: SX4 not good value for money, SWIFT is better for city traffic, Indigo XL is better as a sedan
SX4 is really not value for money . I owned SX4 ZXi in Aug 2007. So far driven 16700kms. Initially I was very proud of my SX4, but now filling comfortable as vehicle is shaking on slow speed . I thought that it may be due to wheel allaingment & balancing , & got done twice , but problem remaince there. No good millage 9.5 city & 10 on highways
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Avik Sarkar
on 05 Nov, 2009 at 03:04 AM
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Well oviously you have NO IDEA about cars when you are comparing a C+ segment car with a B+ segment car(Swift).
In that case, why on earth do people buy BMWs when they get the similar features in an Accord or a Civic .. the answer is - BECAUSE THEY CAN !!
The customers look for features,options and CLASS...
CLass is one BIG thing the "TATA INDIGO XL" doesnt have as its a stupid TAXI CAB for all you know ..
So,Mr Taneja, get a life and stop trying to write REVIEWS .
Have a nice day !
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Vs
on 23 Sep, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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NEW AVEO 2009 GOT
VALUE FOR MONEY SEDAN
Attractive shape
Mileage in city 11/12, on highways around 14/15.
Good value for money great discount.On road LS may be around 6L.
Robust
Comfort driving
Maintenance assurance by company
Warranty upto 3years/1,00,000 km.
Good ground clearance 180 mm suitable for Indian roads.
New AVEO added with lot of features, printed antennae, tilt steering,driver seat height adjustable,rear seat arm rest with cup holders etc etc.
Floor matte,wheel covers e
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Aroyalcruiser
on 22 Sep, 2009 at 06:12 PM
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SX4, i own this car for more than six months now and i am completely satisfied with the fuel efficiency, a great value for money car.
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Venkat_R
on 19 Aug, 2009 at 06:21 PM
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Well i see with Linea in the market, SX4 sales have down considerably. Apart from the high GC and for the service network, noting much to talk about in this car. Compared to Linea, I would not call SX4 a VFM car either.
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Sayan
on 21 Jul, 2009 at 04:54 AM
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HI Guys lots of comments good to see ,to be honest car are depreciating not appreacting so it will never give any output ,so my choice will be swift rather than any sedan as it would cost 3 lkhs more then swift ,however if one wants to go with sedan can go for SX 4 as i have taken a test drive and it is superb in performance ,though its sterring is little tough and reverse view is minimum.but still i would recomend to invest the money which you be shelling out to buy a sedan somewhere in the sh
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Binu
on 07 Jul, 2009 at 02:27 PM
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So if you are not a rallyist :) , then go for a petrol version that comes cheap and lesser maintenance expenses as well
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Binu
on 07 Jul, 2009 at 02:26 PM
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Joe, if your reason for SX4 diesel is just fuel economy consider this. Usually diff in price of petrol and diesel car is in range of 100,000. If we take the fuel cost of a diesel car at 2.5 per km ( Rs38/15km) and that of a petrol @ 4.2 ( 50/12) , the differntial is 1.7 rs per km. so you have to clock atleast 58,000 to cover the price diff. But today's diesel cars have more power than the petrol variants. I have a crdi viva, but my next car is surely a SX4 petrol
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Kovaipurush
on 24 Jun, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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rSX4 is designed for Indian road conditions. Its drivers pleasure compared to Honda city, Verna, Aveo, Ford Fiesta. Honda City low pickup and low ht for drivers, Verna poor pickup, Aveo hitting the left leg, Ford Fiesta slightly sluggish. Compared to all the other cars(i have test driven them all for not less than 30 km), SX4 is absolute pleasure powerhouse for self driving. I am not commenting on cheap plastics or the quality of audio. Just about self driving comfort of a powerful Indian Car
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Sanjeet Taneja
on 23 Jun, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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Joe, buy diesel only if your monthly running exceeds 1200kms. SX4 would be cheaper to buy and will serve your high ground clearance requirement.
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