2009 Suzuki SX4 consumer reviews

I have owned a 2009 Suzuki SX4 sport sedan for one year and love it. The sport sedan has pretty nice styling and I find it quite rare compared to other vehicles. No mechanical problems or any problems to date.

So I've had this car for almost a year and a half. I'm currently at 27,500 miles and am somewhat pleased with it. However, it has many quirks: - when it's around 40 F or below the power steering whines like crazy at city driving speeds. (Had dealer look at but they did not resolve, they said it was normal) - power window motors are weak and slow. - fabric on the seats seperate from the seats (the part that holds the fabric on keeps slipping out from under the seat) - I have to change my brakes already at 27k miles. - the engine has developed a suspicious tick when engine braking between 2k and 1500 rpm when cold. (getting checked out, but I doubt they will resolve it). Other than that, the car is great to drive and handles the snow like a champ. It's comfortable to be in and has loads of head room (I'm 6'4"). I definitely like the looks of it although it seems to be an acquired taste for some. Oh, and since you sit higher in the car you feel like you're driving an SUV....but get around 30mpg instead :) In the end, I'm becoming nervous about all these quirks. And since there aren't many Suzuki dealerships around I'm afraid that I'm not going to find a good one that can help me out with warranty issues without giving me a hard time about it. So buyer beware...

I have a pearl black AWD "Touring Edition" SX4 with everything: navigation system, six disc changer, fog lights, heated seats, alloy wheels, dark tint, etc. I absolutely love it! I didn't buy it brand new. I bought it with 6,000 miles on it, but that's still brand new to me! It's been a great little car so far, but I've only had it for a few weeks. The gas mileage isn't nearly as good as advertised, but I'm hoping that'll get better. Right now, I'm averaging 24-25 MPG, and 90% of my driving is done on the highway/freeway. One of the main reasons I bought the SX4 was because it's supposed to get excellent gas mileage for an AWD. So, that's disappointing so far, but hopefully it'll get better as I said, and otherwise I love pretty much everything about my little 'Zuki! I'm interested to see how it'll do during the winter, though. I live in Wyoming, and we get an obscene amount of snow, so I really hope it won't let me down!

My only complaint about the car is that Suzuki Cars of America closed the dealer I bought the car from. Now my closest dealer is almost 40 miles away. The car seems solid and well built. Its definitely not going to win any speed contests but it feels much bigger than it is, and with the raft of safety features i feel better driving it.

I have 2 SX4's - 2007 and 2009 Crossover AWD automatics with the touring package (loaded). I cannot say enough about how good a value they are. The blizzards of 09-10 did not stop me at all - these little SUV's inspire confidence in all weather. They handle so well and stop on a dime. I can't help but smile everytime I drive even though it has been 3 1/2 years since first buying one. They are really nimble and can park and do a U turn anywhere! I am still suprised how much can be fit in the back and the roof rack works great with the crossbars for a canoe. I have gotten as high as 35mpg highway and I have seen as low as 25mpg in normal driving for an average of 29mpg overall for the past 60k miles.

I have own the 2009 SX4 Crossover, Touring. Overall and so far, it seems to be a well made car, but it lacks a few small things to make it a great car. The up side is, of course, is the AWD, Navi, heated seats and low price point. It drives very well and has enough power for its size. It?s a little noisy, but not too bad. The stereo is just OK. IPOD connector is not standard. It's a nice looking hatchback, kind of like a small SUV. The down side is fuel economy, small gas tank, and low brand recognition in the USA car market. It needs to be emphasized that I average about 21 mpg in normal suburban driving. I can only go about 190 miles and I'm on empty, not fun. The front seats are fine and comfortable. The back seats are ok for kids but a little tight for tall adults. The leg room in the front is not long enough to stretch out the left leg while driving long distance. No trunk release. Again, these are just some small things that would have made this a great car. If you are looking to get AWD and some nice "perks" from a hatchback, this is a good deal for the price; otherwise you may be happier with another brand. I hope this helps.

The SX4 crossover is a simple, practical car for all seasons. I traded my 2005 Mercedes C-class 4matic for this car. I miss my benz but I know that the routine scheduled maintenance was only going to become prohibitively expensive---given that an oil change was typically $300. So, it did not make sense to keep it---given the country's economic climate. The SX4 crossover, by far, was not my first pick for a replacement, but I preferred it over the Toyota Yaris, Kia Soul, and Honda Fit for the quality/smoothness of the ride, the minimal road noise, and AWD. I chose the SX4 crossover with the technology and touring package. I also got an extended 7-yr bumper to bumper warranty. The SX4 seems like a solid car with true Japanese efficiency and minimalism. I guess only time will tell. It was only after purchasing the car and driving it for a couple of days that a few things appear to stand out: 1) there is no button on the key fob to open the hatch; 2) there is no hatch release on the driver's side door; 3) the fuel cap release on the left-hand side of the driver's seat appears to be just an afterthought; 4) no option for a sunroof; 5) fuel economy is a joke for a car of this size (my benz got better mpg); 6) security system is not standard (which is more of a concern given the portable navigation system that sits very prominently on the dash....yes I know you can remove it if you're in a bad neighborhood...but chances are likely someone will bash in the window thinking there is a portable device there...when there isn't); 7) some of the plastic trim looks very hard and cheap especially the paneling around the hatch area; 8) no lockable glove box; 9) no console compartment on the armrest; 10) the steering wheel does not telescope, nor does the driver's seat allow for height adjustments. I'd rather have some of the things listed above instead of this make-shift navigation system. I hope Suzuki is listening. Perhaps, Suzuki should offer a diesel version, a hybrid model, or some of their cute kei cars that would offer better MPG. It is just ridiculous for this econobox to have 20 city/28 highway fuel economy. In summary, if you are looking for practical, sterile utilitarian AWD wagon this is for you. Otherwise, I'd pursue other options that might better stir one's passions.

I bought a brand new Suzuki SX4 in May of 2008, from the first time driving it a fell in love with it. The sound system was much more than I expected, the handling was awesome and for the price, it was worth every penny. Unfortunately, recently I was hit broad side, by a MUCH larger car and they had to total the car. So I can swear on anything that I am asked to swear on and tell you that this car is safe and the reviews given on safety are dead (no pun intended) on. As soon as I get the insurance settled, I am going back and buying myself a new one.