Pros and cons + comparison with the rest

A user review on Maruti Suzuki SX4. Written by Idfjjcjjcxj Gick on 20 May, 2007

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Version Reviewed

ZXi

Purchased As	:
Familiarity	:
Fuel Economy	:	kpl

Good	:	styling, equipments
Bad	:	less spacious than it shud be

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i'll start with the cons first
1.For a car with a wheel base of 2500 mm and length of nearly 4450mm interior space is very less.
2.Rear seats r not very comfortable and the arm rest is way to big and is not comfortable enought for 3 passengers to fit in
3.One can actually hear engine n valve noise inside the cabin which was not there to be found in baleno
4.Fuel efficiency will not be very good cause it weighs abt 1200 killo's and already baleno was not very frugal.i know its a diff series engine but still
5. Lack of torque, car rattles when picked up from second gear from 0
Now the good part
1. Jam packed with features, You name it n she has it(please before naming the features also look at the price,dont expect seat massagers from a 7 lakh rupee car)
2 .Interior quality is good. a big step ahead from maruti. step inside and u wont blv its a maruti
3. Ground clearance is high 190mm(only is the zxi, becuz of the tyres, otherwise its 180 for the vxi model).so u can slam ur cars on the speed breakers withouth damaging the base.
4. Driving positing is comfortable(since u can adjust the steering wheen n the seats).thought its not as comfortable as fiesta's.even whicle driving at high speeds its not as planted as fiesta.
Comparison with the Class
Its a mix package.....
U dont get the performance of CITY V-TECH but its abt a lakh cheaper than it
U dont get fuel efficiency of CITY ZX but it comes much much more loaded than city
U dont get that sporty and driver's car feel like that of FIESTA'S but u get everything else like space, features and comfort.
VERNA petrol n AVEO dont have much to offer... except comfortable ride(both) and interior quality(AVEO) apart from this SX4 beats them in almost every aspect.
so final verdict....city still rules becuz its the most frugal and refined car in this segment(apart from this she sucks.....sluggish performance, artificial steering feel, awkward sitting pistion for the driver, front view not satisfactor)

if u look at the price, equipments and huge maruti network i think it is worth going for SX4!!!
P.S please wait for the final verdict from the professionals

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Abhishek Singh on 15 Nov, 2009 at 12:31 AM

hi jatin, bought a sx4 zxi this feb no problems, one thing is bugging me. its the side skirting which have pittings (both sides)wats tht? is it a manufacturing defect or some thing else? i hope its normal.one more thing for ppl who are lookin at milage "guys if u buy elephant u dont bother for the cost of fodder"compare it with honda vtech, 1.1lac high tht amouts to 2200lts of petrol. take it both sx4 and vetech gives 10kmph u have already paid for fuel for next 10 yrs so honda guys watch it

Atul on 25 Sep, 2009 at 09:06 PM

Hi Jatin Plz help me out on this. Planning to go for sx4 Zxi as its available in delhi at Rs.745,000 on road. News came yesterday, Maruti is going to launch a upgraded version of sx4 with new engine in a month. Should i wait or go for current sx4 Zxi or settle for New Honda City. what is the actual mileage of sx4 in city contitions with AC. Atul

Vs on 23 Sep, 2009 at 10:03 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 06:15 PM

SX4 is a great car with un matched power

Dimple Vaswani on 16 Mar, 2009 at 02:53 PM

Dear Jatin,i am planning to buy an SX4 v/s Optra Magna LT , my budget is 8-10 lacs pls. advise

Hari on 20 Jan, 2009 at 10:27 AM

Hi Jatin, I am Planning to buy a sedan , shortlisted are city ZXI -Gxi and SX4 Vxi. Is there any problem buying City ZXI now cos its stopped the production. Or I go for SX4 . Pls suggest. Advantage of City is Milage. SX4 I got the main issue is milage

Amit on 22 Dec, 2008 at 10:14 PM

Dear Jatin Im confused between the SX4 and Swift Desire. Heard the mileage on swift is better but space is cramped. What about other features. Would appreciate your views Amit (Delhi)

Udayveer on 14 Jun, 2008 at 11:34 AM

Hi Guys, This car is really good, i am waiting to buy this year. do someone have an idea about the Diesle engine in SX4 when its is going to be there or not. Thanks in advance.... Uday.

Shantanu Guha on 13 Jun, 2008 at 07:04 PM

Hi Jatin I have gone ahead & bought SX4 ZXi . The dealer in Delhi has stated that they dont have any plans to instal CNG kit in the car . But no regrets for going in for the car . Its simply awesome .

Idfjjcjjcxj Gick on 10 Jun, 2008 at 10:11 PM

hi there shantanu, if u get the cng kit fitted by outside it will def cancel ur warrenty but if u get it done through a authorised maruti dealer the warrenty will remain intact - 100% sure abt it

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