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Looking for an affordable car with good gas mileage? Who isn’t, right? Well are you looking for a car that resembles the off spring of a MINI and a Subaru? (That narrows the field down quite a bit) If you’re still with me then you’re the perfect candidate to read this Suzuki SX4 review.

The 2007 Suzuki SX4 is “America’s most affordable standard wheel drive” according to Automedia. “The SX4 was also one of five econocar finalists for Ward’s Auto World magazine’s Interior of the Year award.”

Made to be a contender for vehicles with the likes of the Ford Ecosport, Chevrolet HHR, VW CrossPolo, and the Honda Element, the Suzuki SX4 has surely a lot of things to offer. Production of this vehicle just started last year and it has been created as a mini sport utility vehicle. It is a hatchback and has four engine choices – the 1.5 liter DOHC I4, the 1.6 liter DOHC I4, the 2.0 liter DOHC I4, and the 1.9 liter turbo diesel I4 engine. And giving this vehicle an edge in with its competition is that it has been designed by Italdesign, the famous and tested designer of vehicles.

The power of the 2007 Suzuki SX4 can be considered as quite something for a new entrant. In fact, its engine can even produce up to 143 horsepower plus some 136 pound feet of torque. Compared to some of its competition, the 2007 Suzuki SX4 even performs well in this aspect. And as per its fuel efficiency, take note that this vehicle can perform up to 25 mpg in the city and 30 for the highway. It can even transport both people and cargo conveniently. After all it has some 22 cubic feet of space. But you do need to keep the rear seats folded to be able to accomplish this.

Those who have tried out the Suzuki SX4 claim that this vehicle is an easy one to handle. It does not need that much attention. Just the usual clean up, maintenance, and repair, and you are on your way to an event-free drive to your destination. Replacement auto parts also come easy to find and at cheap prices at that. Sure enough, the 2007 Suzuki SX4 is going to be a big win for the company. Thinking about it, it would be surprising if this automobile does not hit auto metrics. Remember, it was developed by Suzuki and Fiat.

The three main reasons to buy a SX4 are:

1. Performance: With 24mpg city driving and 30mpg on the highway, this car will save you more in more ways than just the price tag. Not that anyone really needs to but you could get from 0 to 60 in just about 11 seconds. Be sure that’s not a police car next to you at the traffic light.
2. Personal Space: Unless you’re six foot tall there is more than enough in the front and the “spacious” back seat for you. There are plenty of handy storage compartments, door pockets and cup holders for all your stuff. The dark cloth is great for covering up spills and other accidents - though it does get warm in the summer months.
3. Price: In this day and age how can you scoff at a car that bases less than $15,000? And when you deduct for Suzuki’s over the top rebates you just can’t go wrong. Don’t forget about the money you’ll be saving due to the awesome gas mileage.

So if you like a car with flowing design elements, good gas mileage, a great starting price plus awesome rebates… then you should definitely check out the Suzuki SX4 before you make your final buying decision.