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    Apr 5, 2007 7:00 PM 1,494
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    New York Auto Show: Suzuki SX4 Slingshots Into Sedan


    The folks that brought us the GSXR, and a motorcycle that came to be known as the water buffalo have added a sporting sedan to the SX4 fleet. Suzuki plans to build more motorcycle into every one of their their cars, and is offering yet another version of the plucky SX4 for folks who enjoy driving the snot out of their econoboxes along with saving a few bucks. A quick look under the car revealed no drive axles connected to the rear wheels, so we can only assume the production SX4 sedan will be available with the Suzuki three-mode intelligent all-wheel drive (i-AWD) system. Ideally Suzuki will throw some quad, Hayabusa, and GS1100 into the final version. Preliminary specifications after the jump. – Mike Bumbeck

    Suzuki SX4 Sedan

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    Spy Photos: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan [Internal]

    2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan (Preliminary)

    ENGINE

    Type: 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC
    Materials: Aluminum cylinder block/aluminum cylinder heads
    Displacement: 2.0 liters (1,995 cc/122 cu. in.)
    Bore x stroke: 84.0 mm x 90.0 mm/3.31 in. x 3.54 in.
    Compression ratio: 10.5:1
    Horsepower: 143 hp @ 5,800 RPM
    Torque: 136 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 RPM
    Valves per cylinder: Four
    Fuel system: Electronic multi-port fuel injection, variable induction system, in-tank fuel pump
    Emission compliance: LEV II/BIN5
    Exhaust: Single

    TRANSMISSIONS

    Five-speed manual

    1st 3.545:1
    2nd 1.904:1
    3rd 1.310:1
    4th 0.969:1
    5th 0.725:1
    Reverse 3.250:1
    Final drive ratio 4.411:1

    Four-speed automatic

    1st 3.672:1
    2nd 2.098:1
    3rd 1.391:1
    4th 1.000:1
    Reverse 4.021:1
    Final drive ratio 2.813:1

    SUSPENSION

    Front: Independent: MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-sway bar.
    Rear: Torsion beam live axle with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-sway bar.

    STEERING

    Type: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
    Turning circle: 34.8 ft. (10.6 meters) curb-to-curb

    BRAKES

    Front: Power-assisted vented disc with floating two-piston calipers and pad wear sensors
    Rear: Power-assisted disc
    ABS: Standard, four-wheel, four-channel
    Traction control: Available
    Electronic Stability
    Program (ESP) 1
    (including traction control): Available

    WHEELS 17 x 6.5 in. alloy

    TIRES 205/50R17
    Spare: TBD

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Wheelbase: 98.4 in. (2,500 mm)
    Overall length: 177.6 in. (4,510 mm)
    Overall width: 68.1 in. (1,730 mm)
    Overall height: 60.8 in. (1,545 mm)
    Tread width, f/r: 59.1 in. (1,500 mm)/58.9 in. (1,495 mm)
    Overhang, front: 35.8 in. (910 mm)
    Overhang, rear: 43.7 in. (1,110 mm)
    Ground clearance: 6.3 in. (160 mm)

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Headroom
    Front: 39.6 in. (1,006 mm)
    Rear: 37.5 in. (953 mm)

    Legroom
    Front: 41.4 in. (1,051 mm)
    Rear: 35.9 in. (913 mm)

    Shoulder room
    Front: 53.3 in. (1,355 mm)
    Rear: 52.8 in. (1,341 mm)

    CAPACITIES

    Fuel tank: 13.2 gallons (50 liters)
    Engine oil: 4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)
    Engine coolant, 4AT/5MT: 6.6 quarts (6.3 liters)/6.3 quarts (6.0 liters)

    CURB WEIGHT

    Manual transmission: 2,668 - 2,778 lbs. (1,210 - 1,260 kg)
    Auto transmission: 2,745 - 2,855 lbs. (1,245 - 1,295 kg)

    EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES

    Manual/Auto transmission: TBD


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