Maruti Suzuki SX4 Zxi (Old)

Maruti's new baby is the temptress you can't stop thinking about

Published on Aug 31, 2009 07:00:00 AM

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Make : Maruti Suzuki

Model : SX4

The SX4 saloon’s design evolution is quite unique. We've seen several hatch-based saloons in the past, but as crossover-based saloons go, this is a first. Designed by Guigiarro and ITAL Design, the SX4 was actually developed as a crossover whose platform is shared by Fiat and Suzuki. For developing markets like India and China, however, a sedan version of the same was penned too. A lot of crossover is visible in the SX4’s styling. The massive wheel wells built to accommodate 16 wheels with high-profile tyres, tall upright windscreen, massive widescreen mirrors and the upright seating position of the passengers. For a design that started life as a crossover, the SX4 doesn't do too badly as far as looks are concerned. Apart from the oversized wheels which look out of proportion, the design is well balanced and the sloping nose and beltline give it a jacked-up-from-the-rear dragster look. The headlights wrap around onto the fenders, there are big front wheel arches and the integration of the rear of the car is well executed and in line with the design of the nose as well. A stylistic touch is the way the front quarter glass dips down into the beltline.

The SX4 has a transversely-mounted motor and an independent MacPherson strut at the front and non-independent torsion beam at the rear. It uses electric power steering system and has a massive 500-litre boot. The SX4 is built on a modified Swift platform and this means it shares a lot of parts, particularly suspension and steering systems. ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution(EBD) is standard on the ZXi as is front airbags..