Suzuki to unveil 2008 SX4 sedan at NYIAS

[SonicAerio]

AMERICAN SUZUKI TO UNVEIL 2008 SX4 SEDAN
AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

North American debut slated for April 5 at 12:05 p.m.



BREA, Calif., (March 6, 2007) – American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced it will reveal the North American version of the all-new 2008 SX4 sedan at this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). This exciting vehicle will join the dynamic XL7 midsize crossover SUV, award-winning SX4 compact sport X-over (crossover) and media-acclaimed Grand Vitara as an iconic vehicle that indicates the future direction of the Suzuki brand, and will deliver a sporty blend of driving excitement, comfort and performance. With features and benefits derived from the highly acclaimed Suzuki Swift, Suzuki will debut the SX4 sedan during its 2007 NYIAS press conference on Thursday, April 5, at 12:05 p.m., in the Suzuki display (#1215, Level 1) at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. ASMC introduces its all-new sedan on the heels of an impressive 2006, when the company enjoyed sales in excess of 100,000 vehicles for the first time in its 22-year history. Through February of this year, Suzuki sales have continued to grow – and the new SX4 sedan will help fuel further growth starting this fall.

“It’ll be great to be back in a city with so much energy and vitality to unveil our latest vehicle to the North American market, especially since our future products themselves convey so much of that kind of energy and vitality,” said Gene Brown, vice president of marketing and PR, ASMC. “The SX4 sedan continues to reflect the Suzuki DNA that was established in many markets by the popular Swift, and we’re excited to have the SX4 sedan joining our wide-ranging line of versatile vehicles.”

Suzuki SX4 Sedan
Introduced globally at the Geneva Motor Show earlier today, the Suzuki SX4 sedan will make its North American debut at the NYIAS in April. The all-new SX4 sedan being unveiled in New York will be built in Japan and features a versatile, four-door design along with a sophisticated 2.0-liter DOHC engine that delivers 143 horsepower.

With its contemporary styling, roomy interior and high-output engine, the all-new Suzuki SX4 sedan delivers stylish comfort with excellent driving dynamics designed for those who lead an adventurous life. The sedan’s design incorporates a rounded dashboard with a high roofline to enhance interior space and visibility.

Many features of the SX4 sedan are inherited from the Suzuki Swift, including aspects of the suspension and brake systems. Like the SX4 X-over, the sedan features a rigid body structure and suspension settings designed for outstanding performance. Customers in the United States will have the choice of a five-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic transmission, and can buy the vehicle starting in the fall of this year. Pricing has not yet been announced.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan Key Specifications
Wheelbase: 98.4 in./2,500 mm
Overall length: 176.8 in./4,490 mm
Overall width: 68.1 in./1,730 mm
Overall height: 60.8 in./1,545 mm
Horsepower: 143hp


More at link:
http://www.media.suzuki.com/auto/_ar...ctureFINAL.doc

[CADILLACSIXTEEN]

what platform is this on???

[GM_Guy81]

yawn....

[spaz]

why do they even bother trying to sell their stuff here

[Rex Raider]

Unveiled at GENEVA already:

[chevydlrmn]

It's the North American intro. I remember that ugly front window, and aveo mixed with corolla rear. Funny they state it's power but not anticipated fuel economy, or what tranny's will be available.

[OrlandoGuy80]

Will the Forenza continue to coexist with this?

Having two compact four-door sedans in the same showroom didn't do the Aerio sedan any favors. (Well ... neither did the tall-boy styling, although I liked it.) Maybe this should have been the next Forenza ...

[nadepalma]

Originally Posted by Rex Raider

Unveiled at GENEVA already:

Considering they started with a crossover/hatch, I think this is a very handsome little car. Honestly, they did a great job in translating it from one medium to another. It's not going to set the design world on-fire by any means or break new ground, but very handsome in a conservative kind of way.

Just my opinion of course.

[01sunfire01]

theres a Suzuki dealer near my work so i had to kill sometime and i walked over there. that little SX4 is a pretty nice looking car. they had one in the orange color like my g5 with silver trim silver roof ralls and black rims. it looked damn good. and inside they had a whole wall of aftermarket parts you can put on them. this car looks nice to.

[Ultimate1]

Originally Posted by nadepalma

Considering they started with a crossover/hatch, I think this is a very handsome little car. Honestly, they did a great job in translating it from one medium to another. It's not going to set the design world on-fire by any means or break new ground, but very handsome in a conservative kind of way.

Just my opinion of course.

I agree!

[mkaresh]

Yet I was thinking, "And it looked so nice as a hatch."

[EllwynX]

Doesn't look bad at all to me. Better than the Versa, Aerio and Yaris...

[johnstarnes]

Originally Posted by Ultimate1

I agree!

I also agree....a nice sensible practical design in a small economy car.

[steve333]

Whats with the hood hanging over the headlights?

[Butz]

Originally Posted by steve333

Whats with the hood hanging over the headlights?

It looks like as if the hood is popped, yuck