| Suzuki SX4 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (2006–2013) Subcompact crossover SUV (2006–present) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Suzuki Aerio/Liana Suzuki Forenza/Reno[1] |
The Suzuki SX4 is a subcompact car and crossover produced by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 2006. A successor of the Aerio tall hatchback and sedan, the first-generation model was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front- and four-wheel drive. In Europe, it was sold alongside a rebadged version called the Fiat Sedici.
In 2013, the second generation was launched, called Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (or Suzuki S-Cross in India)— now exclusively a subcompact crossover SUV. The first- and second-generation SX4s sold alongside one another until 2014. The SX4 sedan was replaced with the Suzuki Ciaz. The third-generation model was introduced in 2021 as a heavily modified version of the previous model and was only produced in Hungary for the European market. For the Indian market, the S-Cross was replaced by the taller Grand Vitara.
The SX4 is an abbreviation of "Sports X-over 4 Seasons".[2] The SX4 designation was previously used by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from the 1981 through 1983 model years for a sporty liftback model in its line of all-wheel-drive AMC Eagle passenger cars.[3][4] While the "S-Cross" suffix is an abbreviation of Smart Crossover.[5]
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- ^ "New Era of Success Begins for Suzuki as New Models Arrive". Global Suzuki (Press release). 28 February 2006.
- ^ Jacobs, Ed (September 1980). "AMC for '81". Popular Science. Vol. 217, no. 3. pp. 86–87. Retrieved 27 February 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Peck, Matthew (17 April 2021). "Here's What Everyone Forgot About The AMC Eagle SX/4". HotCars. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "スズキ四輪車 車名の由来" [The origin of Suzuki automobiles name] (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. Retrieved 27 February 2023.