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Why you should buy this car: "Yeah man, that WRX is nice but it looks like it's had some hard miles. That kid put stickers on it, that makes me nervous. I don't know if I want a used car. Yeah, yeah I'd love a new one but that's a little out of the question right now and, you know, I want something fun to drive but... yeah. I hear you. It's just that I don't want to have to replace the clutch in ten thousand miles. Why can't I have something new, fun and affordable that isn't stripped to the bones?"
Why you shouldn't buy this car: "OMG, have you seen the Fit? Honda makes it. FIT. F-I-T. OMG Cuuuuuuute. They had one in this orange color, I loved it. LOVED IT. But it had a stick and I'm not learning to drive a stick. The engine in the Fit? I don't know, I think it has one. Oh that Scion is super fierce. The fiercest. LOLzz"
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2008 Suzuki SX4, Part Three
Why you should buy this car: "Yeah man, that WRX is nice but it looks like it's had some hard miles. That kid put stickers on it, that makes me nervous. I don't know if I want a used car. Yeah, yeah I'd love a new one but that's a little out of the question right now and, you know, I want something fun to drive but... yeah. I hear you. It's just that I don't want to have to replace the clutch in ten thousand miles. Why can't I have something new, fun and affordable that isn't stripped to the bones?"Why you shouldn't buy this car: "OMG, have you seen the Fit? Honda makes it. FIT. F-I-T. OMG Cuuuuuuute. They had one in this orange color, I loved it. LOVED IT. But it had a stick and I'm not learning to drive a stick. The engine in the Fit? I don't know, I think it has one. Oh that Scion is super fierce. The fiercest. LOLzz"
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12:00 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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Exterior Design:***
Design touches such as the split A-pillar, metal-look skid plates and black plastic everywhere give the 2008 Suzuki SX4 a distinctive and tough look that unfortunately distracts from its sporty and capable soul. If we're being generous, the car is a triathlete, pretty good at almost everything. At least it looks unique.
Interior Design:****
Did I mention the back seats tumble all the way forward? That's a nice touch. Though most of the buttons and switches come out of the Suzuki parts bin, everything is within easy reach and everything works like you'd expect it to. Everything but the shifter. The tall greenhouse also means those long of torso and rich with gear can move a lot for a little.
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2008 Suzuki SX4, Part Two
Exterior Design:***Design touches such as the split A-pillar, metal-look skid plates and black plastic everywhere give the 2008 Suzuki SX4 a distinctive and tough look that unfortunately distracts from its sporty and capable soul. If we're being generous, the car is a triathlete, pretty good at almost everything. At least it looks unique.
Interior Design:****
Did I mention the back seats tumble all the way forward? That's a nice touch. Though most of the buttons and switches come out of the Suzuki parts bin, everything is within easy reach and everything works like you'd expect it to. Everything but the shifter. The tall greenhouse also means those long of torso and rich with gear can move a lot for a little.
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12:00 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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Latest by Scroggzilla Raids Again!: @Dr.Danger's got the power: Suzuki IS in the WRC for the 1st time this year with a SX4 [www.suzukisport.com] more »
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When an automaker wants you to sell you a vehicle like the 2008 Suzuki SX4, they'll put together an ad featuring people who seem to spend their entire life riding mountain bikes, chugging energy drinks and otherwise enjoying a kind of lifestyle that exists predominately in the glossy pages of men's magazine. Needless to say, climbing class three mountains isn't how I spend my weekends. Thankfully I know a few people who do.
I should have known what I was getting into early Saturday morning when my friend Jane called to let me know she'd be late because she had forgotten she had a rock climbing class to teach. It actually worked out, because I had forgotten I wanted to spend another couple of hours in bed eating Cheerios while updating my online book list. I also needed to see if the SX4 would be able to be hold all our gear because that famous Chicago wind was acting up, meaning that hoisting bikes onto the roof wasn't the best idea.
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2008 Suzuki SX4, Part One
When an automaker wants you to sell you a vehicle like the 2008 Suzuki SX4, they'll put together an ad featuring people who seem to spend their entire life riding mountain bikes, chugging energy drinks and otherwise enjoying a kind of lifestyle that exists predominately in the glossy pages of men's magazine. Needless to say, climbing class three mountains isn't how I spend my weekends. Thankfully I know a few people who do.I should have known what I was getting into early Saturday morning when my friend Jane called to let me know she'd be late because she had forgotten she had a rock climbing class to teach. It actually worked out, because I had forgotten I wanted to spend another couple of hours in bed eating Cheerios while updating my online book list. I also needed to see if the SX4 would be able to be hold all our gear because that famous Chicago wind was acting up, meaning that hoisting bikes onto the roof wasn't the best idea.
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12:00 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Matt Hardigree
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Latest by bmwloco: I consider this a winner - especially when I think about the Subaru Justy 4x4 I had back in the 80's (yes, some of us were alive and driving then). For A to B transport, the SX4 will do the job. more »
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What's The Magic Word For '84? TURRRRRBO!
Was there any word that summed up the 1980s better than TURBO? Turbocharging was a magical thing back then, with electronic fuel injection finally making the technology work pretty well for street-driven vehicles. Turbocharged cars such as the Mitsubishi Starion and Buick Grand National let everyone know that the Malaise Era was finally over, and Nissan's 200SX Turbo was packed with all manner of 80s-tech gizmos in addition to forced induction. As the man says: "Give me a turbo and I come alive!"
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Suzuki SX4 First American Car Under $16K With Standard Nav, Take That SYNC
Ford has been able to move a lot of their crappy Focus coupes and sedans with their Ford SYNC powered by Microsoft entertainment system, which does everything but let you forget you're driving a Focus. But, as we mentioned, Microsoft and Garmin have teamed up to provide systems for other automakers. The first car to get this treatment standard is the FWD Suzuki SX4 sport/crossover, which clocks in at under $16K (the AWD version is slightly higher than $16K). The new system, called TRIP, will offer Microsoft Network features such as real-time traffic, weather, local event listings, bluetooth integration, audible text messaging and up-to-date cheap gas finding. Our favorite available feature is the community website that will let all users input their own destinations, routes and POI and share them with others. An early picture of the system above, press release below. More »
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Nissan S13-amino Likes To Drift-o
Even the Japanese have camino envy. Some even want one so much they convert their old Nissans into car-trucks. This guy took an S13 180SX and made it into a "Driftomino." Sure the ride height is too low to go drive through a field, and the bed is only big enough to carry a mini scooter, but it makes up for it with those powerslide kudos. Though we kinda wish those Japanese guys had grown matching mullets. But what's that? You think it's not macho enough? Well then check out the Skyline Camino below. More »
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We stumbled across these custom hand-painted Nissan valve covers by accident, but it turns out they're the artwork of Pres, a fellow Jalopnik. Even if you're not familiar with Aqua Teen Hunger Force or this guy, you can still appreciate the originality of these creations. Hmm... maybe he could do Trogdor The Burninator on a pair of Hemi valve covers?
Custom Painted Valve Covers Keep Meatwad Warm
We stumbled across these custom hand-painted Nissan valve covers by accident, but it turns out they're the artwork of Pres, a fellow Jalopnik. Even if you're not familiar with Aqua Teen Hunger Force or this guy, you can still appreciate the originality of these creations. Hmm... maybe he could do Trogdor The Burninator on a pair of Hemi valve covers?
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LA Auto Show: Suzuki SX4 Makai Concept
Though it may never see the light of production, this SX4 hatchback-based convertible would be an excellent beach car (though maybe not as nice as an old Brat). The Suzuki SX4 Makai Concept is all about fun, and fun means no roof, smaller windshield and a roll bar. Also surfboards. You can't have fun without surfboards. In addition to the obvious exterior changes, the car also gets a set of four ventilated seats, lotos of music power, a Momo Sport steering wheel and color-keyed accent lighting. Press release below the jump. More »
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Eyes of Silvia Are Lovely!
Known as the 240SX on these shores, the 1996 Nissan Silvia was apparently pitched in Japan as "car for leadfoot actress with short attention span," if we are to judge by this ad. According to the description on YouTube, the woman is Mai Hosho, and her frenzied statement translates as "Eyes of Silvia are lovely!" More »
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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. More »
7:00 PM on Thu Apr 5 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
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Latest by n/a: Even though no comments have been made here in a while, the SX4 Sport Sedan, in "Touring Package 2" trim brings lots of luxe features (auto climate control, smartpass ignition & doors, ESP/traction control) in a decent-looking package for a more »
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New York Auto Show: Infiniti G Coupe and EX Concept
Amid the smoke of grilled lunch and some manner of Calder mobile-esque covering, Infiniti revealed the 2008 G Coupe and the EX Concept. The G coupe, also known as the G37, packs a refined version of the already stout VQ-series engine tweaked to churn out 330 hp. Four wheel 4WAS steering returns from the Nissan 240SX Super Hicas past to help the G37 carve around corners. Infiniti also turned the shrink ray on the QX45 and came up with EX concept, which holds super potential to break into the ever popular world of modern
6:51 PM on Wed Apr 4 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
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Latest by blueplate: The ast generation of the FX was described as being styled like a "bionic cheetah". Where is the flowing design-o-prose this time? Maybe "wave-inspired" is as good as it gets. Good thing it has "right-sized" packaging. Nobody more »
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Super-Duper Hoonage Potential; Suzuki To Take On WRX & EVO
Talk about information that makes us happy. Here's the gist; Suzuki is going to have an entry in the 2008 WRC. Due to the rule that exists in the form of homologation, Japan's suddenly upstart automaker has to let us run what they brung. Details are both sketchy and speculative at the moment, but here's what we think we know. The new street rally car will be built off the already impressive SX4 chassis. Unlike the SX4, the new car will feature full-time AWD. The body will resemble the WRC entry above. Power will come from slapping a turbo to the SX4's semi-gutsy 2.0L DOHC unit. How much power? Jump baby, jump! More »
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American Suzuki is 23% More Better in 2006
We see a lot of press releases around here saying Company X's sales are up or down 3% this past year. But rarely do we read about double digit jumps. And even when we do, they are not this high. ASMC (American Suzuki Motors Corporation) just announced that they sold 23% more rides in 2006 than they did in 2005. In fact, they cracked the 100,000 unit barrier for the first time in their 21-year history. How'd they do it? Lots of people got Forenza's as X-mas gifts,
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LA Auto Show Preview: Suzuki Xbox Concept
If you thought the Indigo Ferret was an obscure brand of mescaline going around Taos, stick around; you'll probably be right at some point. But today, at the LA Auto Show, the Ferret in question is pro gamer Patrick Wyrick, who helped Suzuki create the SXbox concept it plans to unveil. Based on the new SX4 compact crossover, the SXbox has a combination of mild performance upgrades and extra spicy AV kittage. Considering performance, the car's been fitted with high-flow airbox/intake, cat-back exhaust, suspension tweaks and multi-piston alloy brake calipers and cross-drilled, vented rotors. The AV portion includes and multispeaker surround audio provide and a dashboard-integrated Xbox 360 console hooked to a digital projection system, which uses the retractable hood as a screen. A second Xbox is linked to LCD displays in the rear seat backs, and a 30" retractable rear projection screen rises from the cargo area on command. It's also got force-feedback front seats and four wireless controllers, including one mounted on the steering wheel . The rolling distraction unit is the product of ASC of Huntington Beach. More »
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Sweep the Leg! Suzuki Planning a WRC Car for 2008 Season
To most rally watchers, Suzuki building a car for the World Rally Championship is like Mr. Miyagi and Daniel-san throwing down with the US National Karate Team. Nonetheless, the company is planning an all-wheel-drive rally car based on the SX4 compact hatch. It'll have a de rigeur 2.0-liter turbocharged mill, producing around 201 horsepower, and may influence plans to produce a road-going rival to the WRXs and Evos of the world. The decision to build a showroom version likely rides on the quantity of Subaru and Mitsubishi (and Citroen) ass the rally car kicks during the 2008 WRC season. Can a small hatch even do the crane stance? More »
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Spy Photos: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan
The spy photogs paid by the Road that is not straight snapped some great pictures of what's purported to be the sedan version of the hatchback Suzuki SX4 that'll be hitting stores across the US in just under a month's time. The sedan version appears to share with the five-door the same random quarter window next to the side mirrors — but the rear end, according to the vehicular spy photogs of KGP is "reminiscent of the original Nissan Altima." Oh boy, we can't wait to see another Japanese manufacturer take a run down the ol' Bluebird lane with rear ends — cause that worked so well for Nissan the first time around. Although incidentally, with the SX4 five-door expected to arrive with a 2.0-liter, 16-valve DOHC rated at 143 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque, if this sedan comes to market with the same engine — the Bluebird will have it beat by 7 hp. Not bad for '93. More »
3:28 PM on Sat Aug 26 2006
By Ray Wert
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Latest by Downtown Joe: Wow. No, seriously; wow. I think it's a good thing those Winding Road guys tatooted their name on all those pics because, let's face it, that car is hot and those pics are gonna get jacked on every Suzuki car more »
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