2011 Suzuki SX4

NEW FOR 2011:

• Base hatchback model renamed JA
• Aero hatchback discontinued
• Standard rear seat side airbags on all models
• Exterior colours: Quicksilver Metallic, Midnight Black Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl, Copper Pearl, Mineral Grey Metallic and Ultramarine Blue Pearl added
• Interior colours (sedan): Beige interior with white or black exterior on base model; black interior with silver exterior on base and all Sport models

For 2011, the Suzuki SX4 hatchback and sedan undergo minor changes. Rear seat side airbags are now standard on all models. The base hatchback model is now called the JA, and the Aero hatchback trim line has been discontinued.

The SX4 is available as a sedan or hatchback, all with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Depending on the model, transmission choices are a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The sedan comes in JA or Sport trim line and is front-wheel drive only. The hatchback comes in JA, JX and JLX trim, in front- or all-wheel drive.

Features on the JA sedan include 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, power windows with driver’s express-down, keyless entry, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input jack and four speakers, pre-wiring for satellite radio, tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, trunk light, floor mats, power mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, rear seat side airbags and engine block heater.

The Sport sedan adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, pushbutton start, nine speakers with subwoofer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, heated seats, aero body kit, rear spoiler, heated mirrors and fog lamps.

The Sport with ESP sedan adds electronic stability control.

Features on the JA Hatchback include 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, power windows with driver’s express-down, keyless entry, CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers and auxiliary input, pre-wiring for satellite radio, driver information display, tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, floor mats, cargo cover, electric rear hatch release, power mirrors, variable intermittent wiper, fixed intermittent rear wiper, rear seat side airbags and engine block heater.

The JX Hatchback adds 16-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, two-position rear cargo light, wheel arch extensions, side skirts, heated mirrors, and black roof rails. In front-wheel drive, it comes only with the CVT; in all-wheel drive, it comes with a manual transmission or CVT.

The JX with ESP hatchback adds electronic stability control.

The JLX AWD comes only with a CVT and adds automatic climate control, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, heated seats, black and silver roof rails, and electronic stability control.