Driven, tested and a confusing outcome

A user review on Maruti Suzuki SX4. Written by Menon on 15 May, 2007

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ZXi

Purchased As	:
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Fuel Economy	:	kpl

Good	:	Great Features, Value for Money Pricing
Bad	:	Bad Seats, No rear space, uneasy handling

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Just did a test drive of the SX4 -ZXI version and come out not so impressed about the car and loads of I-told-you-so stares from wifey, who was unimpressed about the way the car looked at first glance. She labeled it as a wanna-be-honda-city and thats how the whole ride felt. Looks average, gears - problematic, pickup - slow and seat uncomfortable inspite of the funny handpump handle to adjust height.

Features, loaded no doubt, but the ride overall was average. Engine is the existing Baleno upgraded on the M platform, so that was not exciting. The car still felt sluggish and though the dealership were cagey about the mileage, with standard 208 mm tyres, I don’t think it would be any better than 10/12 within a city. This is the kind of car you would pick up if it had a diesel option but without compromising on features as done on the Verna.

What this does is split the category with each model, i.e. Honda City, Hyundai Verna and now the SX4 having its own pros & cons at difference spectrums. Honda gives you ride quality, fantastic interiors, super mileage but no features, not even alloy wheels (in GXI), while Verna petrol gives you some features, some quality, some ride but nothing to write home about typically of all Hyundai cars. And now the SX4 has brought best feature for price value, but overall an average car. Tough choice for the customer and it probably will pay to cough up another 4 lacs and go in for the Civic and stop complaining

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Vs on 23 Sep, 2009 at 10:06 AM

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

Aroyalcruiser on 22 Sep, 2009 at 06:18 PM

I am proud to be the owner of my SX4. i just dont have words to praise the beauty

Pravin Rana on 12 Nov, 2008 at 11:32 PM

Personally i don't like diesel cars, verna has power. but no road presence. SX4 was good when i drove, but little clustered in the cabin. Honda city was very comfortable, brand, performance and class everything in honda city. Still ppl who can't spend 9L on new honda city, i would still say SX4 is a good buy. cars ground clearance, big wheels, steering wheel audio controls, road presence, everything is fine. But stands second. after honda city.

Sahil on 31 Mar, 2008 at 10:43 AM

MARUTI SX4 is the best car ............. as comapare to HONDA City , Verna ok No comparison between these cars SX4 has its own pride and honour

Variozin Hjfgsjdahf on 04 Oct, 2007 at 03:52 PM

regarding interiors I only disliked the finishing of the hand rests on the doors, or I dont know what they are supposed to be called. its the place where the power switches for the windows are layed. It looks very cheap and very plastic.maruti could designers maybe overlooked this part.Or it is just the victim of cost cut.

Saroj on 29 Sep, 2007 at 12:51 PM

The maruti name has a lot for this car to sell, and the features put in is pulling people to this.

Ashish Kumar on 08 Aug, 2007 at 03:19 PM

need more study on cars

Vinayakgnair on 18 May, 2007 at 12:25 AM

yo man mileage wont b much good since it has broad tyres....and engine is powerful http://www.numerology.googlepages.com

Menon on 15 May, 2007 at 03:31 PM

Dear Friends,

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