REALLY A BOLD RIDE WITH GOOD COMFORT

A user review on Maruti Suzuki SX4. Written by drvsingh on 10 August, 2007

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ZXi Leather Option

Purchased As	:
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Fuel Economy	:	kpl

Good	:	good throttle, good road grip, responsive and smooth engine,very good susension, road clearance
Bad	:	looking out through window while reversing

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Hi everybody, I am 63 and love driving-cautious but not a meeker one and this is a bold companion. I had booked ZXI BLACK/LEATHER on 16th of May and got the delivery on 30th of July- a pretty long wait. I had ordered this one after having test driven Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Ford Fiesta, and Chevy Aveo 1.6. I had found Zxi to be better than all these in many respect. The road grip in high speed, throttle response, suspensions and road clearance far better than these all. Even on full load you are not compelled to shift gears and can cruise along on your third or even forth- certainly depends on your driving capability too. Honda city beats ZXI and has a softer steering-ladies should note this. Otherwise it beats others in all respects. Price is cheaper by 50,000 to 100,000/ if you consider the things it is already offering in this price. Fuel economy? If you love driving drive this one and don’t bother – a km or two more should not be compromised for passion. ,

I strongly feel that my ‘boldly’ deserves a few lines more about her and I also owe to some very learned / enthusiasts visiting this site.

I always wished to have a sedan which would not kick the back of my head while getting in. Yet it should not get misbalanced during sudden and forced deviation at high speed. A just ratio between its height and wheel base. Sx4 answers this.

Fuel eco- Got 13.6 ( speed 90 km/110 even touching 120-130 at times. With AC on) average in a drive of 250 km streach.

City drive gives around 7.5 with AC on

You have nearly missed a pot whole or a speed breaker and have reduced the speed but not well enough yet no ouches- needs a very good suspension- this one answers.

Taking a pass through a convoy of trucks etc. (in a single or two lane highway ) in which gear you would prefer? This allows you this comfortably even in your forth gear.

A gentle touch on the brake or accel gives full response better than any other in this segment.

I have tried my best to hear if there is any engine noise while driving at speeds but failed to register any undue noise- I may be excused by the readers who have noticed it , for my years and my ears.

I am not sure but this one may be quickest in getting from 0 to 100 not withstanding its solid body.

Why factory fitted leather seats? I do not know about the metros but I was sure it was impossible to get a luxuriant and snugly fitted genuine leather in my city.

Cons:

Feels cheated when you’re not able to make comfortable a fifth person in the rear seat.

Your sight is dangerously obstructed for the traffic merging from the right side especially at an acute angle. But I got used to in 8-10 outings.

A pair of brighter head light is a must for a car which is capable of this pick up.

You don’t feel quite at ease while reversing- sight problem.

Over all :you can not expect every thing in one single vehicle that too at a compititive price . So my second thought still remains much the same – SX4 is a bold and beautiful companion (and to me the best) in the segment.

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Maruti Suzuki Sx4 on 14 Oct, 2010 at 04:47 PM

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Rahul Nana on 14 Oct, 2010 at 04:38 PM

After one year I found that I liked the SX4 eventually. I was forced into buying this as I didn’t like the interiors. But all that has gone to the back of my mind. I find the car very aggressive when it wants to reaching speeds in excess of 150 kmph. Now I am totally in love with this superb machine

Kamalhassan on 29 Jun, 2010 at 08:29 PM

The sx4 is a real value for money car. Superb pick-up and power is unimaginable. Great control at high speed and is very sturdy.Ground clearance is excellent for bad roads and the car has a Bold Sedan look.with Maruti's assurity, SX4 is a great choice !!!

Kamalhassan on 16 Jun, 2010 at 09:40 PM

I am using SX4 for the past 7 months and I am enjoying everyday of my hours spend in driving this beautiful beast. why i call it beast is because it has got amazing pull which makes me to overtake people very easily in city traffic. In highways it is the king of roads, i am maintaining 155 kmph speed for almost 20 minutes and the car showed no signs of exhausting . SX4 engine is superb, mileage is consistent 14.5 kmpl for me and also the interiors are comfy. SX4 gets full marks from me it satisfies me completely

Arun Das on 21 Oct, 2009 at 11:59 AM

Love this car!! Never worried about the mileage coz all cars in that segment only give that much, mileage improves from 11 to 14 in the longer run, dont know abt the figures of 16 as claimed above. Honda's have a Badge and they take us for a 'ride' with their prices. U need to own a sx4 to enjoy it. Its pure driving pleasure.

Manish Parekh on 25 Sep, 2009 at 05:37 PM

sx4 is being launched with 1.6ltr engines in 2 weeks with improved power & pickup - refer economic times dt. 25.09.09

Vs on 23 Sep, 2009 at 10:00 AM

NEW AVEO 2009 GOT 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 etc.

Kishore on 23 Jul, 2009 at 01:08 PM

how does torqe-PS@RPM and power -Nm@rpm can be compared which is to be given more importance among them how suspension system makes a diff in gas filled or otherwise i m planning to bue a sedan pl suggest among honda city 08 SX4 and ford fiesta

Kunal Dhingra on 17 Jul, 2009 at 11:30 PM

thnx for the response,i am buying sx4

Kunal Dhingra on 17 Jul, 2009 at 11:30 PM

thnx for the response,i am buying sx4

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