Suzuki SX4 2009–2014 car dimensions: 4150 mm long, 1755 mm wide and 1605 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,140 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
Manual air conditioning is standard along with a CD tuner, electric front and rear windows, remote central locking and a leather-covered steering wheel with audio controls. No parking sensors, cameras or advanced driver aids feature on this trim.
Boot holds 270 litres with seats up and expands to 625 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded. The tall shape suits bulky items though the loading lip is high.
Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg and unbraked is 400 kg. Payload reaches 510 kg based on kerb weight and gross vehicle weight figures.
The cabin offers a high driving position with good passenger space for four. Hard shiny plastics feel basic. Driver's seat has height adjustment and the steering wheel tilts. Manual air conditioning is standard along with electric front windows. Useful storage includes cupholders, glovebox and door bins. Thick A-pillars create blind spots. Rear seats split 60/40.
1.6 petrol manual combined fuel economy 45.6 mpg with 141 g/km CO2
Service interval every 9,000 miles
Euro NCAP four-star rating (adult 4, child 3, pedestrian 3)
Standard safety: ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ISOFIX
The 1.6-litre petrol manual returns a combined 45.6 mpg and 141 g/km CO2. Urban figure is 35.8 mpg and extra-urban 55.4 mpg. Fuel tank holds 50 litres.
Service intervals are every 9,000 miles. The car came with a three-year 60,000-mile warranty when new.
It scored four stars in Euro NCAP tests. Standard kit includes ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, driver and passenger airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags plus ISOFIX points and seatbelt pretensioners.
Keep on top of the 9,000-mile services and check for the known parking brake recall. Build quality is average for the class.
Length 4150 mm, Width 1755 mm, Height 1605 mm, Wheelbase 2500 mm (SX4 2009–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Suzuki UK SX4 brochure, 2012, Technical Specifications, 1.6 Petrol Manual column, The same brochure's SZ3 equipment list, Suzuki SX4 2012 specification sheet SX420120905, 5-door hatch, 2WD 5MT column: the same 4150/1755/2500 mm dimensions, height.