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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
3,946 views, 53 comments

Latest by n/a: I'll take the Suzuki Burgman more »

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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
2,862 views, 36 comments

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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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
4,716 views, 51 comments

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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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 »

1:28 PM on Sat Apr 26 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,329 views, 116 comments

Latest by Packa: It doesn't appear that you can get an auxiliary input with the SX4 system... how odd. 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 station wagons crossovers. Full releases after the jump. – Mike Bumbeck More »

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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 »