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Maruti Suzuki India Limited is one of the biggest passenger car manufacturer in the country's profitable car market. This company is a collaboration between the multinational car maker from Japan, Suzuki Motor Corporation and India's very own Maruti Udyog Limited. The company has their head quarters in the country's capital, New Delhi and has massive manufacturing facilities and assembly plants in Manesar as well as in Gurgaon, both of which are located in the northern state of Haryana. This company is also a huge exporter of passenger cars to other global car markets and has a good foothold in the Indian car market as well. The company has sold more than ten million passenger cars till date, since the time this company was founded way back in the year, 1981. Since then this company and their vehicles have been ruling the hearts of millions of happy and proud customers. The cars made by this company have a very good reputation of being economical and dependent along with being fuel efficient and easy on the pocket in terms of after sales service and repairs. The company has a number of varied vehicle models in their reputed fleet. Among them is one such impressive sedan, Maruti SX4 that is also one of the best sellers from its awe-inspiring fleet. This sleek sedan is being sold to the Indian populace with petrol as well as diesel engine based options and was first launched in year 2007 in the country. Since then this premium sedan has been generating numerous sales for the company.

The Maruti SX4 offers manual as well as automatic transmission options in the petrol engine model series, while the diesel version has only a manual transmission variant. This premium sedan has flawless exteriors along with luxuriant interiors, which will certainly astound the buyers. The petrol variant has been integrated with a commanding 1.6-litre, VVT (variable valve timing) based engine . This performance packed engine can displace 1586cc and also has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) along with 4 cylinders and 16 valves to generate better fuel efficiency. The diesel version of this premium sedan is equipped with the highly acclaimed 1.3-litre DDiS (direct diesel injection system) based diesel engine. This performance packed diesel mill can displace 1248cc and also has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) along with 4 cylinders and 16 valves that gives good pick-up and acceleration. Some of the most exciting comfort features equipped in this Maruti SX4 include an automatic single zone air conditioner unit with heater, front door pockets on both sides, front seat back pockets, centre room lamp, luggage compartment lamp, remote operated fuel tank lid and tail gate and many more such features. Apart from these practical and utility based aspects, the company has also fitted this stylish sedan with quite a number of safety and protective features, which will ensure proper security and protection of the passengers as well as the sedan.

The list includes driver and front co-passenger airbags for enhanced protection of these front passengers in case of a crash, 3-point ELR (energy load reduction) front and rear seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters along with a 2-point lap belt for the rear centre passenger that ensures all the passengers are safe; child lock for the rear doors is an added function to keep the kids safe, height adjustable front seat belts make the drive more comfortable for the passengers, side impact protection beams that help in minimising the impact in case of an accident, an iCATS (intelligent Computerised Anti Theft system) equipped engine immobiliser that ensures that this sedan is safe from car thefts, an advanced ABS with EBD for better braking even on wet roads and many more such aspects, which will ensure proper safety and protection of the passengers as well as this sedan. All these aspects put together makes this Maruti SX4 sedan, one of the most sought after and luxurious cars in the sedan segment.

Editor's take : The SX4 has decent fuel economy, however Maruti Suzuki engineers have further revived the fuel economy on the diesel engine.

This premium Maruti SX4 sedan has been equipped with a variable valve timing based 1.6-litre petrol engine . The manual variant of this stylish sedan is said to give a healthy mileage in the range of 11.5 kmpl within the city limits , while this mileage increases substantially by a figure of 15.5 kmpl, when driven on highways. This engine is cleverly mated with a proficient 5-speed manual transmission. On the other hand, the automatic petrol engine variant has been equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The company claims that this automatic sedan has the ability to churn out a reasonably good mileage in between 9.3 kmpl for the city and about 12.6 for other bigger roads. Whereas, the 1.2-litre DDiS based engine has a dual overhead cam shaft along with 4 cylinders and 16 valves. The company states that this performance packed CRDi fuel supply system based diesel mill can produce an excellent mileage of 17.5 kmpl, when driven inside the traffic ridden city roads. While, the same engine can generate about 21.5 kmpl, when driven on the freeways and under standard conditions.

Editor's take : The power ratings on the SX4 remain the same for the petrol and the diesel, however the company has made some changes to the ECM for better response.

The company has fitted the manual as well as the automatic transmission variants of the petrol sedan with an influential 1.6-litre, VVT (variable valve timing) based engine. This performance packed engine has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) along with 4 cylinders and 16 valves, which is quite impressive. This engine has the ability to churn out a dynamic 103.3bhp at 5600rpm in combination with a maximum torque output of 145Nm at 4100rpm, which is rather incredible for the Indian roads. The diesel version of this premium sedan is equipped with the highly acclaimed 1.3-litre DDiS (direct diesel injection system) based diesel engine. This diesel mill has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) along with 4 cylinders and 16 valves that result in good pick-up. This engine also has a direct injection fuel supply system and can easily generate 88.8bhp at 4000rpm along with a peak torque yield of 200Nm at 1750rpm, which is outstanding.

These colors are available with all variants of Maruti SX4

Editor's take : The acceleration on the SX4 is now more linear, and the turbo lag isn’t that prominent. This has resulted in better drivability even in lower engine power.

This elegant Maruti SX4 sedan is being offered with both petrol and diesel engine options for the customers to choose from. The petrol version has manual as well as a fully loaded automatic transmission trim as well. The diesel engine based sedan comes only with a manual transmission and is loaded with a 1248cc mill, which has a dual overhead cam shaft along with 4 cylinders and 16 valves. This engine also has a direct injection fuel supply system, which enhances the acceleration and the pick-up of this stylish diesel sedan. The company claims that this power packed engine has the capacity to propel this sleek sedan from 0 – 100 kmph in the range of 13 to 14 seconds , which is rather incredible. While, this diesel engine also has the ability to attain a top speed of 154 kmph that is quite thrilling. On the other hand, the manual and automatic variants of this sedan have been equipped with a 1586cc, VVT (variable valve timing) based petrol mill. This engine also has 4-cylinders and 16-valves and is integrated with a multi point fuel injection supply system. This performance packed engine has the capacity to reach a top speed in the range of 175 to 180 kmph, which is rather thrilling for the occupants. Whereas this proficient petrol mill can take this stylish sedan from 0-100 kmph in just about 12.1 seconds, which is quite impressive.

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The designers of the company have done up the outsides of this Maruti SX4 with elan and have included quite a number of significant aspects to it. The neatly designed perforated front grille is embedded with a large chrome plated emblem of the company. This is surrounded by a radiant headlamp cluster, which has been equipped with powerful halogen lamps. The body coloured front bumper has a broad air dam in the centre and is flanked by a pair of round shaped bright fog lamps. The front wind screen is large and made of toughened glass and it has been equipped with a pair of intermittent wipers. The side profile has body coloured ORVMs and door handles. The pronounced wheel arches have been equipped with a modish set of 16-inch light weight alloy wheels for the top end variants, which are further covered with sturdy tubeless radial tyres of size 205/60 R16. The other entry level and the mid level trims in this Maruti SX4 model line-up are fitted with a sturdy set of 15-inch steel wheels that have been further covered with tubeless radial tyres of size 195/65 R15, which have a robust grip on any road conditions. The rear end has a large wind screen that has been equipped with a glass antenna along with a rear defogger as well. The rear tail lamp cluster is bright and the body coloured bumper has been fitted with a pair of fog lamps as well.

Exterior Measurements

The overall dimensions of this Maruti SX4 sedan are quite roomy and can take in 5 passengers with ease. The total length of this classy sedan is 4490mm along with an overall width of 1735mm, which also includes the protruding external wing mirrors. The total height is 1560mm for the top end trims, while the other trims have an overall height of 1550mm. This long and sleek Maruti SX4 sedan has a spacious legroom of 2500mm, which ensures ample legroom to all the occupants. The top end trims have a minimum ground clearance of 180mm, while the other trims have a ground clearance of 170mm, which is quite good. This graceful sedan also has a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters , which makes it easier to manoeuvre on the city roads.

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Editor's take :  The interior space on the SX4 is good in the front and the second row. The bells and whistles on offer are also decent, however it misses out on the stylish interiors that most of its competition possesses.

The company has designed the interiors of this Maruti SX4 sedan luxuriantly with comfortable seats and a lot of other features, which ensures extreme comfort to the occupants. These seats are covered with classy leather upholstery for the top variants, while the entry and mid level variants have been given premium fabric upholstery, which further adds to the elegance of the interiors of this sedan. The list of interior features include a day and night internal rear view mirror, a vanity mirror for the front co-passenger along with a sun visor for the driver as well. Other storage spaces in this Maruti SX4 sedan include a ticket holder, three assist grips, internal courtesy lamp when the central locking switch is turned on, leather accented front and rear door trims that add to the elegance of this interiors, front door trim pockets to keep some smaller things at hand, silver painted inside door handles and door lock and a large glove box to keep quite a few important things at hand.

Interior Comfort

The company has equipped this enigmatic sedan with quite a number of practical and utility based aspects, which will certainly amaze the customers. The list of comfort features in this sedan include an automatic single zone air conditioner unit with heater, front door pockets on both sides, front seat back pockets, a centre room lamp, a luggage compartment lamp, remote operated fuel tank lid and tail gate, an EPS (electronic power steering) that has an tilt adjustable steering column and is covered in good quality leather, front and rear power windows, driver seat height adjuster for enhanced comfort to the driver, front and rear leather seats, a rear seat center arm rest for added comfort to the rear passengers, fixed rear seat, front and rear adjustable head rests, a rear defogger, an advanced central locking system with key less entry and many more such impressive features.

Interior Measurements

This premium Maruti SX4 sedan can without difficulty accommodate 5 passengers inside it. The interiors are done up luxuriantly and ensure spacious legroom along with ample head and shoulder space for all the occupants. The front seats are adjustable and the drivers seat can be adjusted in accordance with the needs and requirements of the driver. The rear seats are also done up lavishly with head restraints for added comfort. The rear seat gives ample thigh support and also has lumbar support as well, which further adds to the comfort level of the back seat passengers.

Editor's take :  The performance of the 1.6-litre petrol is good, while the diesel still lags that punch that competition has. The engine has to be in a certain rev band else it still struggles.

The company is offering this flawless sedan in both petrol and diesel engines along with an automatic variant as well that comes with a petrol engine as well. The petrol variants of this stylish sedan has been equipped with a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) based 1.6-litre, VVT (variable valve transmission) engine. This power packed engine can displace 1586cc and also has 4 cylinders and 16 valves to generate a better fuel efficiency. This commanding petrol engine has the ability to generate 103.3bhp at 5600rpm in combination with a maximum torque of 145Nm at 4100rpm, which is quite good. This engine has a MPFi fuel supply system and has been equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The company claims that this manual transmission sedan can generate a mileage in the range of 11 to 15 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions. Meanwhile, the automatic version of this petrol sedan has the same specifications, but this trim has been skilfully mated with a 4-speed automatic transmission gear box. The company claims that this automatic variant has the capacity to churn out a reasonably good mileage in between 9.3 kmpl for the city and about 12.6 for other bigger roads. On the other hand, the company has fitted this impressive 1.3-litre DDiS (direct diesel injection system) diesel engine.

This performance packed diesel mill also has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) and can displace 1248cc , which is quite good. Then this diesel mill also has been equipped with 4 cylinders and 16 valves to generate a better fuel efficiency. This commanding diesel engine has the ability to generate 88.8bhp at 4000rpm in combination with a maximum torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm, which is quite good. This engine has a CRDi (common rail direct injection) fuel supply system and has been equipped with a proficient 5-speed manual transmission. The company states that this performance packed diesel mill can produce an excellent mileage of 17.5 kmpl, when driven inside the traffic ridden city roads. While, the same engine can generate about 21.5 kmpl, when driven on the freeways and under standard conditions.

The company has given a set of different wheels depending on the variants. While, the pronounced wheel arches of the top end trims have been equipped with a modish set of 16 inch light weight alloy wheels. These modish alloy rims are further covered with sturdy tubeless radial tyres of size 205/60 R16, which have a superior road grip on any terrain. The other entry level and the mid level trims in this Maruti SX4 model line-up are fitted with a robust set of 15-inch steel wheels. These strapping steel rims have been further covered with tubeless radial tyres of size 195/65 R15, which have a strong grip on the roads. The company has also equipped all the variants of this Maruti SX4 sedan with a full size spare wheel. This wheel has been fitted in the boot compartment across all the trims along with the tool kit and other necessary things, which help in changing the tyre.

Editor's take : The ride on the SX4 is decent, while the handling is good as well. The meaty tyres do grip well.

This is one of the most important and crucial aspects of any car and the company has given it relevant importance as well. This sedan has been given a robust braking system along with a reliable suspension mechanism as well. This impressive Maruti SX4 sedan has been equipped with a ventilated disc type of a braking mechanism for the front wheels, while the rear wheels get a drum type mechanism, which ensures that this sedan is well under the control of the driver on any road conditions. Apart from these, this hatchback also gets the advanced anti lock braking system along with a brake assist and a electronic brake force distribution mechanism as well for additional advantage and safety. On the other hand, the front axle of this sedan gets a independent suspension with gas filled McPherson strut type of a mechanism along with an anti roll bar. While, the rear axle gets a semi independent torsion beam with gas filled shock absorbers for better stability and balance. All these systems and mechanisms put together makes sure that this sedan is well balanced and well under the control of the driver.

Editor's take : The safety features on the SX4 are airbags and ABS.

The safety aspects of this sedan are best in class and the company has integrated this car with quite a number of sophisticated safety functions. The company has incorporated this sedan with driver and front co-passenger airbags for enhanced protection of these front passengers in case of a crash, 3-point ELR (energy load reduction) front and rear seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters along with a 2-point lap belt for the rear centre passenger that ensures all the passengers are safe, child lock for the rear doors is an added function to keep the kids safe, height adjustable front seat belts makes the drive more comfortable for the passengers, side impact protection beams that help in minimizing the impact in case of an accident, an iCATS (intelligent Computerised Anti Theft system) equipped engine immobilizer that ensures that this sedan is safe from car thefts, an advanced ABS with EBD for better braking even on wet roads and many more such aspects, which will ensure proper safety and protection of the passengers as well as this sedan.

Editor's take : The SX4 gets an in-built music system with steering mounted audio controls, USB connectivity, etc.

The company has also equipped the top end variants of this dynamic sedan with a advanced audio system, which will certainly enhance the in-cabin ambience of this sedan. This sophisticated music system has the ability to play CD, MP3, WMA format and also has a AM/FM tuner as well. This highly developed music system also has other input options as well, such as a USB interface along with an Aux-In port and also a stylish stereo remote control, which makes it easier for the passengers to handle the music system. The Maruti SX4 sedan also has been equipped with a total of four speaker, a couple of then at the rear and a pair in the front. Apart from these, this sedan also has two tweeters in the front door trim. The multifunctional steering wheel also has mounted audio buttons for hassle free driving.